A Houston high school was placed on lockdown Friday after a large number of students stormed out of classrooms to protest the school’s ban on cell phones. According to the newspaper, officials at James Madison High School called for students to shelter in place as a precaution after an incident of physical violence occurred the day before the new policy was implemented. new york post.
Principal Edgar Contreras told parents: “The school is currently on lockdown due to concerns about recent fights within the school.”
“As you know, we announced yesterday that from Monday students will not be allowed to use cell phones at any time while in the school building. ” he continued.
High school students have been upset since new rules were announced requiring all students to turn in their cell phones at the front desk before class begins each day. According to the law, students will be allowed to pick up their cellphones at the end of the day or in case of an emergency. houston chronicle.
“Some students angry about this policy caused chaos on campus today, prompting the lockdown that is being implemented,” Contreras said. “We have additional support from the HISD South Division and additional officers from the HISD Police Department at the school to keep everyone safe.”
In response, the students rushed out of the classroom. Some students complained that the new rules violated the Fourth Amendment in the form of “unreasonable searches and seizures.” Some argued it was unfair for schools to punish all students for the actions of a few.
said Stephanie Martinez, a student at the Houston school.[w]e [the students] responsible. Our mom may need to contact us. We need mobile phones. ”
“It’s good not to use your cell phone during class, but you shouldn’t just take it away.”
James Madison High School has introduced strict policies to crack down on distractions that make teachers’ jobs difficult.
Houston Independent School District Police monitored the situation in case it escalated. However, there is no update on this policy or whether it will continue to be implemented.
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