We are beginning a conversation about making Camden Fairview High School (CFHS) and Camden Fairview Middle School (CFMS) phone-free spaces to improve teaching and learning using a program called Yondr. Yondr has been implemented in thousands of schools across 27 countries to facilitate an engaged learning environment. You are invited to attend our upcoming community forum on December 5, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. at Garrison Auditorium, 625 Clifton Street. We’ll be discussing the 2025-26 school calendar and the phone-free schools at CFHS and CFMS.

While we believe that cell phones can be useful tools, we also strongly believe there are potentially negative impacts on students’ educational and emotional well-being when cell phone usage disrupts the school day.  We also believe that learning and student mental health improve drastically when students are fully present with their teachers and classmates.

In an annual survey of over 1,200 of schools that implemented the Yondr Program::

• 86% saw a positive impact in student safety and wellness

• 84% saw a positive change in student engagement

• 72% saw a positive change in student behavior

• 68% saw a positive change in academic performance

If you have any questions, please complete the survey, join us on December 5, and do not hesitate to contact CFSD directly at (870) 836-4193. To best serve your child, we appreciate your support and feedback as we consider adoption of the Yondr Program at CFHS and CFMS.

Frequently Asked Questions
 

What if I want to reach my child during the school day?

We want our students to be engaged in their learning. If you need to contact your child during the school day, contact the CFHS and CFMS front offices at (870) 837-1300 (CFHS) and (870) 836-9361 (CFMS).

What if there is a school emergency?

In the event of a school emergency, we direct our students to safety first and follow our school emergency preparedness protocol. The use of wireless communication devices during certain emergencies can make situations more dangerous, and students must carefully follow the directives of school personnel. We will use the school’s public address (PA) system to communicate with staff and students during emergencies. CFSD will keep families updated through ParentSquare.

Will my student’s phone be safe?

Students are in possession of their phone - in their Yondr pouch - for the entire school day. We will advise students to store the pouch in their backpacks where it is completely safe.

What if the Yondr pouch gets damaged or a student is caught on their phone?

The Yondr pouch is the property of Camden Fairview School District. If a student damages their Pouch or is caught on their phone, Administration will collect the phone/Pouch and call home: 

• The Parent will come to the school and pick up their child’s phone.

• If a student damages their pouch or is caught on their cell phone, it will be handled according to the CFHS and CFMS Student Handbooks. (Note: Damage consists of any signs that the physical integrity of the pouch has been compromised, whether intentional or unintentional, as determined by the school or Yondr staff.)

What if my child has a medical condition that requires monitoring through their cell phone?

Students with documented medical conditions that require monitoring through their cell phone will be able to access their phone as needed during the school day.