Students No Longer ‘Saved By the Bell

LEANNE ANG STAFF WRITTER

For decades, schools have continued the use of bell systems. This has resulted in a majority of the student body to procrastinate and have miscommunications with their teachers. Schools should adopt “no-bell” policies to mend these issues in the school setting.
Time management is an important skill required in jobs and adult life in general. However, high school students often disregard its importance and procrastinate instead of accomplishing their tasks. By integrating a “no-bell” policy, students’ self discipline will improve resulting in better study habits, as well as help prepare for college and the workplace.
Not only can “no-bell” policies improve student behavior, it can also refine communication between teachers and their students. Schools such as Novato High School in Marin County have the No Bells Initiative which personalizes schedules allowing teachers to instruct with enough time. Classrooms with better communication between the teacher and their students allow room for a more positive attitude toward attending classes regularly.
Although some may say that the policy will only cause more distractions, games, social media and texting could be restricted, and phones can be allowed in class as way to keep track of time. Those who do not follow through with the policy rules will be penalized.
Disposing of the bell system creates a gateway for high schools to improve their school setting while developing the skill of time management in a student, which they need in order to succeed in the adult world.