 Their phones should be kept in their bag or their locker and they're not allowed to use them during class in the hallways or in the cafeteria. School board chair Bobber Lateef. We have found that to be extremely successful. We've seen students become more engaged with each other. We've seen students focus better in class. Off and Away is being expanded to all middle schools in the fall and high schoolers will have their cell phone use restricted in classrooms and study halls.