text: my pocket pc was banned from school. how would i go about getting it unbanned? it was banned because i have the ability to activate "front row" on the teacher's laptops, and i did this during class for a split second. they also picked it up on blue tooth.  i've already sent a letter of apology, but, other than this, how would i go about getting it unbanned?  i use it every day for writing down all of my assignments in, so that it will remind me, and give me a list of everything i need to do in outlook. you have to start where the ban was initiated. if it was your direct teacher, start with them. was the ban placed on just you? if this was a school-wide ban enacted because of your actions it's going to be more difficult to get turned over.   in the case that it is a school-wide rule, you need to submit a letter to the principal requesting a meeting and stating your reasons why you feel the ban is not necessary. you cannot be overly aggressive, as this person will probably be your only chance. going above the principal will create problems for you down the road.  after meeting with the principal, if you feel that you still have not made any headway, your next step will be to form a petition. start a sheet with a typed heading stating, in very clear, concise terms, what it is that you are trying to get accomplished. get as many signatures as you can and present this to your principal. this will show how many are as interested as you in getting the ban lifted.   beyond this, attending a school board meeting might work, but if you get rejected there...your fight will be much more difficult.  best of luck to you!