Phone for School Digital Media Studies

I am currently in High School, Most specifically 12th Grade. I am studying Digital Media at School. But there is a big problem, I dont own a smartphone. My parents cant afford one right now as they dont have it. Sometimes i go to school without lunch because i have none. Im sure you dont want to hear about my hard life but please do help me as this will help me build a future for me and my family to get us a better life.

PS: You probaly think this a scam but it is true. My teacher told me to try this out, so let me see how it goes