Mrs. Rice's Flex Time is a Quiet Zone. No talking is allowed. Students can text each other on cell phones, they can listen to music with earbuds. They may also sleep. This is a time for a morning nap or for study. If a student wishes to do some activity that creates noise, he or she can sign in with another teacher that offers a different environment.
You are also not allowed to leave the room during flex. The school administration as said "no students in hallways during flex" is the goal.
The one exception to quiet is that tutoring is offered during Flex Time. Flex is also the time to do retests or make-up tests or to complete work for any class.
The rule of thumb for Mrs. Rice's Flex is "do not disturb the people who want to sleep."