I always though teachers were there to educate our children.They're learning impulse control.
I say, "Mr. Smith, that's one. If I see your phone out again, then I take it."
Mr. Smith then learns to resist that impulse.
There are enough distractions in todays world, all JH and HS kids have a locker to leave things in it that are not needed.
Cell phones are the biggest distraction that teachers deal with evey day.
Cell phones arnt needed at school.
A parent or guardian can simply call the school office if need be.