This Week’s Sharing Topic

Mobile licenses are here—registration begins this Thursday.

At Monday morning’s flag-raising ceremony, Feng Bo once again stepped up to the podium. Following last week’s discussion of the mobile phone management plan, this week marks the start of its concrete implementation.

He first announced last week’s performance. Three students each earned 10 bonus points for voluntarily sharing their mobile phone‑management strategies during the morning assembly, for a total of 30 points. Meanwhile, one student was caught using a phone in class and had 10 points deducted. This week’s total stands at 120 points.

The mobile licensing exam has officially launched.

Starting this Thursday, the school will release the exam questions for the “Mobile Phone Usage License” and begin accepting registrations. The exams are scheduled for three consecutive Fridays: September 11, September 18, and September 25. The exam is open to all students on campus, with a target pass rate of 80%. The plan is to certify at least 80% of students by September 25.

Until all students have completed the exam, the current mobile phone management policy will remain in effect and will not be affected.

Feng Bo announced the implementation standards of the current system, which can be summarized in three key points:

First, the use of mobile phones for entertainment is prohibited. By “entertainment,” we mean activities such as playing games, scrolling through short videos, and watching TV series—everything falls under this category. Feng Bo emphasized one point in particular: even outside of class hours, using a phone on campus to play games, browse short videos, or watch shows is equally against the rules. It’s not allowed during breaks, during lunchtime, or during free time after dinner.

Second, the use of a backup phone is prohibited. Concealing a spare device or possessing an unlicensed mobile phone results in a 30-point deduction per offense. If detected using a backup phone to circumvent regulations, the penalty is even more severe—30 points. With an initial license score of only 100 points, a single violation involving a backup phone incurs a 30-point deduction, and three such violations will result in an immediate reset to zero.

Third, mobile phones are strictly prohibited during class hours. Class periods are divided into three time slots: 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m. to 5:10 p.m., and 7:00 p.m. to 9:20 p.m. During these times, the use of mobile phones is absolutely forbidden; any violation will result in an immediate deduction of 10 points. Evening self-study sessions are also considered part of the class schedule, and students are not permitted to use their phones while studying or doing homework.

The current regulations are clear: mobile phones may not be used during class hours, during recreational periods, or on school‑provided backup devices. As for other situations—such as making calls during meals or during breaks—the existing framework will continue to apply.

Specific details about the exam will be announced in a unified release on Thursday, at which time the exam content and registration procedures will also be made public.

Subsequently, Jason, Ricky, Fisher Three students shared their views on how to use mobile phones responsibly: Many participants noted that smartphones are not merely tools for entertainment; when used responsibly, they can also serve as learning aids—such as watching science‑education videos to broaden one’s knowledge or leveraging AI‑powered tools to support academic tasks. The key is to distinguish between appropriate contexts and maintain a balanced approach, ensuring that the phone supports learning rather than controlling it. Overall, students’ remarks were positive and constructive, reflecting their endorsement of self‑discipline and effective time management.