Turning the brightness down also saves your battery, which can be helpful if you’re going to be in class all day.

This high-frequency ringtone is nicknamed the mosquito. [3] X Research source You can download a mosquito ringtone for Apple or Android in your phone’s app store. Be warned—some adults may be able to hear this frequency—it may work best in a classroom where you know the teacher is a little hard of hearing.

Even having your phone on vibrate can make a really loud sound if your phone’s resting on a hard surface like your desk.

You can totally switch back to your custom cell phone cover when you’re not in class, but use the stealthy cover at school!

You might even wear a hoodie, so you can put your phone in your front pocket where it’s easy to access. If you have a purse or small bag, set it on your desk so it’s open and lying on its side. Place your phone inside the bag, so it’s easy to reach in and text—it will just look like you’re rummaging around for something in the purse.

If your teacher starts walking over because they suspect you’re texting, just slide your phone from under your desk or in your lap to underneath your knee. [6] X Research source

Some phones let you text handwritten notes, which can make it look more like you’re actually writing.

Texting at an angle does take some getting used to, but you can fire off short messages with practice. Even better—learn to text without looking at your phone. This is easier on certain models like phones that have a physical keypad.

If you don’t have a book handy, set your backpack on your desk or lap and unzip the bag, so you can hide your phone inside the backpack to text. Don’t forget to turn the pages every so often. If you’re also looking for a place to hide your phone, make a hollow book! Cut out the center pages of the book to the exact size of your phone. Then, push the phone into the middle of the book and close the cover. [9] X Research source

If you plan on going to the bathroom to do your texting, you may want to sit on the side of the room with the door. Pay attention to who you sit by—will anyone rat you out if they see you texting?

If the teacher’s covering information that’s really important for an upcoming test or quiz, it’s probably a good idea to tune for a while.