Backpacks should be allowed in class
October 29, 20174,570 Views
Having backpacks in class would benefit both students and teachers.
For starters, students wouldn’t have to worry about going to lockers, which would prevent them from being tardy. It takes lots of time to go through the hallways to retrieve class items and still get to classes on time. Currently, students have to carry every single notebook to each class or have to rush to their locker between classes.
Another reason to have backpacks in class is to keep all student belongings off the tables so there is plenty of room for work. Backpacks could just hang from the chairs. After all, we use backpacks on the bus to keep things tidy and safe.
Students would only be wearing backpacks a few times a day, instead of all day long, so we’d be less likely to have back issues. It is also proven that if a backpack is really heavy and a student wears it for a long time, he or she might end up with a back injury.
There are a few reasons to keep backpacks out of class. I understand that teachers might be worried about a backpack’s contents. Students and teachers also wouldn’t have much space to walk around in the classroom if backpacks are on every chair. These possible problems do not outweigh the benefits.
Having backpacks would not only benefit the students, but also the teachers. Since students would have the extra time, they would be less likely to be late to next period. That would allow teachers to start class on time and not have to worry about students coming through the door late.
These are the reasons why we need to make a change at VMSS and allow backpacks in class.
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Olivia B. • Feb 16, 2022 at 9:35 pm
Thank you for this knowledgeable article! I’m currently debating on this with my classroom peers and this really helped me understand and gave a very good perspective of how the students feel in these types of situations. (Coming from a fellow 8th grader).
-Olivia B.
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turleman • Mar 31, 2022 at 1:23 pm
I AGREE
Ashish Tiwari • Oct 20, 2020 at 9:33 am
Very nice blog and I find it very good.
https://www.bewakoof.com/blog/5-reasons-why-backpacks-are-necessary
Eevie • Feb 18, 2020 at 1:52 pm
i also agree, its heard to carry things throughout classes.
jj • Jan 30, 2020 at 11:24 am
This would be good and i forget my locker combo all the time if i had eveything I needed I would be able to get to class on time
-some random 8th grader
cat • Nov 13, 2019 at 2:51 pm
yeah were having a debate in class about this now
Nichole • Oct 10, 2019 at 12:24 pm
I think they should let you use backpacks because if you have to keep going to your locker to either grab something or put away something, your backpack would be right there.
Rebecca • Sep 11, 2019 at 12:53 pm
WE SHOULD HAVE BACKPACKS SO WE ARE NOT LATE TO OUR CLASS AND PEOPLE DO NOT HAVE LOCKER PROBABLES…………..
Classified • Aug 3, 2019 at 8:57 pm
Well, through all of middle school I’ve had issues with the binders. I personally have back issues and knew many others who did too. I understand why people have cautions, especially because of all the school shootings. In my opinion guns or any other weapons are probably just as easy to have in a binder. They’re probably more obvious in a binder than a backpack because something could get cut or shot with all the other things in your binder that could pull triggers or anything else. Backpacks are something I’ve been dying to use in school. Whenever I went school shopping I was always so bummed to not be allowed to buy backpacks. Also… Backpacks are mostly cheaper than binders. Well, cheaper than the good binders at least; maybe that’s just my experience, though. I’m going into 9th grade this year … I’ve been ecstatic for backpacks. In my eyes they’re so useful even outside of school. If they’re allowed in public, I’m pretty sure public is more dangerous than a school. Only difference is that there are more people and more space. People can’t outrun a bullet, anyways. People made a great point with the lockers, too. In middle school I didn’t get backpack choices all the way through 8th grade. The 8th grade lockers were WAY too small to hold the backpacks. In 6th grade, they fit great. 7th grade they fit alright but were still a struggle. Making trips to your locker is do-able. It’s just a big inconvenience … especially when you’re already in a rush. If you get bullied in the hall, you’ll take longer to get to classes. That includes getting pushed into lockers by anyone and dropping papers or books you’re trying to shove into your binders. In my experience the halls were always decent sized but still cramped. There wasn’t even a day where I didn’t get pushed, tripped; etc. Especially trying to catch the bus! The most busy and chaotic time of the day is the end. Especially if you need to use the bathroom before the bus. We can’t go to the bathroom all day so many people are rushing to the bathroom. With binders, there isn’t much choices for placement. Under your butt, behind your back, taking up all your desk or under your feet. In many many ways they take more time and are more uncomfortable. Sure, backpacks get in the way of your feet or under your desk. You can still put them under your chair. That maybe might not be the best solution but I’ve never found the best solution for binders. Let’s keep in mind, they have us keep a ton of supplies and use them all throughout the first half of periods. Especially during electives. That’s a huge mess at the end of each period and a big (BIG) issue with time.
7th grader • Apr 3, 2019 at 1:10 pm
We need backpacks ya hear me jack
None of ya beezness • Jan 30, 2019 at 12:41 pm
I do believe that backpacks should be in the class and they also shouldn’t because there could be interoperate items in the backpacks but they could also be fought with them fairly easy so either way it’s a win win for us all who’s with me. I know a lot of people think there should be but like I said there are good reasons that there should(the reasons are in the passage above) and there are reasons that there shouldn’t be in the classes, as I said one before. Some of you or most of you could figure out what the rest of the reasons are that they shouldn’t be in the classes. There for ,people should have VERY good opinions about them . Have a good day and hope you agree with me if you don’t then screw u BYE PEOPLE I DON’T KNOW !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
none of yo beezness • Jan 28, 2019 at 11:36 am
It does make sense to carry them know if we have to in high school so it makes A LOT of sense 😉
none of yo beezness • Jan 28, 2019 at 11:34 am
I believe there SHOULD be backpacks in the classroom !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! YESSSSSSSSSSSS
Anonymous • Nov 28, 2017 at 8:28 am
It makes sense because when we go to high school we will have to carry backpacks so why not now. And it’s much easier to put it on your back rather than you carrying books or a binder around
Name • Nov 20, 2017 at 4:33 pm
Honestly, I think this is unnecessary. Backpacks in middle school. In 6th and 7th grade, you do not need that much. The reason we have backpacks at the high school is because A. our lockers don’t fit a backpack well and B. the school is a lot bigger and it would take us a long time to get back and forth. It is not that far to walk to a locker in the middle school. And if you’re complaining that your notebooks hurt your arms, there are many ways to solve that. And it’s not a long walk to class. You can survive your arms hurting from your books for that walk. Plus, they are bulky. That’s true. Even in the high school, they can be a pain to shove under a desk. This has been an ongoing argument since before you came to the middle school and, in my opinion, an unnecessary one.
Random 8th grader • Nov 13, 2017 at 4:55 pm
I have a question for all the people who don’t really like the backpack idea. Why do you not like carrying backpacks around at vmss if it was implemented? Just curious.
Anomonous • Nov 12, 2017 at 6:27 pm
I don’t think backpacks should be allowed in the middle school. Yes I do agree with the points you’ve made, but you’re lockers are big enough to hold basically an empty backpack and winter gear. But I have suggestion to make to those who has to move to their lockers and classes in between periods. Instead of carrying only one period of stuff for your classes. Bring half the period stuff to class. Go to your locker and grab the other half. And you’ll be good to go. But again. The lockers are big enough for empty backpacks. Now add 28 to 30 kids in the class room, a teacher or two, and the 28 to 30 backpacks and the tables and chairs to support the class needs may get packed, and storing them under the tables may seem inconvenient feet space. It is still possible to get from one area to the other without being tardy. Especially the sixth graders. The only way you’re going to get a tardy if you have to go to the bathroom, talk to your friends, or get stuck in a cramped hallway. Should there be an option for backpack, yes. There should be also an option to carry around a binder to your class.
Anomonous • Nov 12, 2017 at 6:29 pm
As of ,“bring half the period stuff.” I said. I meant bring half the days worth of stuff to your classes.
Michael Herron • Nov 8, 2017 at 12:15 pm
I feel like 6-7th graders should be able to use back packs. As an 8th grader it’s pretty slick. You have everything you need with you. Other than winter coats, lunch boxes, ect… I feel like 8th grade recuses don’t mind them. They really aren’t that big in he classroom. This also can be affected by what classroom you are in.
Hunter Rotan • Nov 7, 2017 at 10:05 am
Agree
David • Nov 6, 2017 at 8:51 am
This would have a Awesome impact in Valley Middle School
Camila Gil • Nov 1, 2017 at 3:13 pm
I also agree. Students should be able to have backpacks in class. Obviously they need to be respectful and mature with them.
Claire • Oct 27, 2017 at 7:11 pm
You made some fair points about the benefits of having backpacks in school,Ellie. However I do not believe backpacks are neccesary in the valley middle school environment.
The school is not that big. When I was in middle school last year I went to my locker sometimes three times a day and It wasn’t a big hassle. Like Benjamin said someone could use a binder. They are a very good tool to use in the VMSS Scenario.
Yes, backpacks are used at the High school because they are neccesary. If you’ve seen the school, you would know how big it is. Walking from one classroom to your locker and back without being tardy is almost impossible. At Valley Middle it isn’t impossible to do. If the school was bigger then backpacks should be considered, but not now.
In the image that goes along with this very well done article is of a student struggling to carry a lot of school supplies in their arms. It was very well done but I do think the image is too dramatic. I have never seen someone struggling to carry their regular school supplies for their classes. Unless they have something big for a school project but not struggling on a daily basis. Again, binders are a great solution to carrying supplies.
Random 8th grader • Oct 27, 2017 at 3:37 pm
As an 8th grader, backpacks aren’t that noisy. As long as you are mature and respectful then backpacks are pretty great. No one plays with their backpack, even immature kids don’t even play with their backpacks. Plus holding all my notebooks and other things were a hassle to me during those times, my arms would hurt a lot and I sometimes get marks on my arm from my notebook binder. Wearing backpacks aren’t that heavy, it’s not like you carry your backpack 24/7. As for binders, yes that could work. I remember in 6-7th grade people had these book bag binders or whatever they were called, it’s like a backpack and binder at the same time. On the flip side they only store notebooks and papers. Backpacks on the other hand can store much more stuff. Ex: notebooks, water bottle, papers, books, pencil case, (whatever you need) etc. . . By the way, one of the hallways are so tight, some kids got their school stuff everywhere. People were shoving and pushing, and the other people were trying to get their stuff. So that’s why I wanted backpacks so badly at Apple Valley Middle School. Backpacks are not a hassle, they are easier and you can get to your classes faster. -some random 8th grader…
Benjamin Brueckner • Oct 27, 2017 at 8:11 am
then again we dont need backpacks we can use binders!
binders are smaller can fit all of your note books and folders!
they even have small pockets to fit pens and stuff!
you can put them under a table and bam you still have walking space!
there not as noisy and sure they are more hard to carry around but is it worth it?
well thats just my thought i have one and they are small,strong and silent
okay ill stop talking byeeee
Ellie • Nov 4, 2017 at 12:10 pm
Yeah that is helpful but I’ve used a binder before it hurts your arms to be holding it around all day.
Benjamin Brueckner • Nov 9, 2017 at 8:23 am
Okay they may be hard ro bring around so backpacks should be allowed too
Morgan Gallagher • Oct 26, 2017 at 11:05 am
I agree as well, the 8th graders this year are allowed to have their backpacks, and I can speak for many people that we enjoy having them. It’s much easier to stay organized and it doesn’t really take up that much space in the classrooms. I believe I have heard by a teacher that they might be looking into having backpacks in middle school, and I hope they do! I always hated it when I dropped a folder and all the papers flew out only to have them destroyed by the crowds of students. A well written article, Ellie.
Olivia • Oct 26, 2017 at 7:52 am
I agree with having backpacks and if they get in the way on the back of a chair you can just keep it under the table