Parent & Student Handbook

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Yondr Pouch Letter to Families

February 24, 2025

Dear Parents,

We will be making our school a phone-free space 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.

We believe that phones have great utility. We have also found that learning and student mental health improve drastically when students are fully present with their teachers and classmates.

The Yondr Program utilizes a simple, secure pouch that stores a phone and watch. Beginning March 10, every student in grades 5 - 8 will secure their phone in a personally assigned Yondr pouch when they arrive at school. Students will maintain possession of their phones and will not use them until their pouches are opened at the end of the school day.

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 do not hesitate to contact the school directly at, 475-220-7800 or attend one of our upcoming meetings about the adoption of Yondr at PTA on March 15, 2025 at 5:30pm.

If there is an emergency and you would like to get in contact with your child, please reach out to Wathia Kelly at 475-220-7800.

In an effort to best serve your child, we appreciate your full support in adoption of the Yondr Program at our school.

Thank you,

Marisa Asarisi

Frequently Asked Questions about Yondr

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 main office at 475-220-7800.

What if there is a school emergency?

In case of a school emergency, we direct our students to safety first, following our school emergency preparedness protocol.

Will my student’s phone and watch 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 locker where it is completely safe.

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

The Yondr pouch is property of Davis Academy. 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

  • A cost of $35 will be charged

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.