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Ridge High School To Pilot Full-Day Phone-Free Environment
This is part of the district's "Restoring Focus Initiative," to raise awareness about the impact of electronic devices and social media.
BASKING RIDGE, NJ — Ridge High School will soon pilot a program where students will not have their cell phones for the entire day.
This is part of Bernards Township School District Administration's "Restoring Focus Initiative."
"The administration continues to raise awareness about the impact of electronic devices and social media on academic performance and our overall student wellbeing," said Student Representative Joseph Dachnowicz during the Monday night Board of Education meeting.
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Ridge High School is going to pilot a full-day phone-free environment during its upcoming semester, which is similar to how it is currently done at William Annin.
"What we know so far is phones will remain off and away during the school day. Though students can keep them in their backpacks for emergency purposes," said Dachnowicz.
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Over the coming weeks, more details about the implementation of the pilot program and rules from the administration and faculty will be announced.
To learn more about the district's "Restoring Focus Initiative" click here.
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