Cell phones

I strongly disagree with the rule of no cellular devices in the hallway. I have a few reason to back this up. Some students here participate in many after school activities like baseball, basketball, cheerleading etc.... The coaches and players do not get ahold of the school. They contact the players to pass on important information on any changes during the day. Last year I missed a very important text from my coach because of my phone being confiscated. I missed my very first varsity start and did not see the varsity field for a long time. My coach will not contact the school. He barely contacts me. When he does it is very important and I need my phone. Another reason is my mom just had surgery and I need to stay in contact with my mother.