Parent's Decision - No Marching Band
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Music is and forever will be my life; however, due to a problem with my grades in school, my parents are forbidding me from ever participating in high school marching band ever again. I am a sophomore so I would have had two years left to march a snare spot with the Ridge View Blazer Band. The classes I took 1st semester along with the corresponding averages (in order of schedule) are:
Health - 94
English II Honors - 86
Spanish III Honors - 80
Algebra III - 79
Computer Applications - 94
Symphonic Band - 99
Band Rehearsal (Marching Band) - 100
With regards to my averages and quarter grades I have fully complied with my parents request of having a C or above in every class; however, during the 1st interim (mid-year grade report) I received a 75 in Algebra III, two points away from a C. As you can see, I pulled it up to where it needed to be but my parents are unforgiving. They claim that not doing marching band will boost my grades and GPA when in fact, as you can see, a 100 for the Band Rehearsal grade significantly boosts my GPA. Not having that 100 for the next two years will affect my GPA in a non-beneficial way. The reason, I believe, that they are being so harsh and unforgiving is because of past school problems (homework and lack of effort) that they think are occurring again, when in all honesty it couldn't be further from the truth. I am neither a genius, nor an idiot and thus I make decent grades. The interim happened to come at an inconvenient time in the midst of a bad string of quizzes. I do my work and I try in school. To condemn me for such a notion is, I believe, outrageous. If you believe I am in the wrong, then I am sorry you feel that way but it is an opinion you are entitled to. However, if you believe I am right then please lend me a small amount of your time and sign saying that you believe.
Health - 94
English II Honors - 86
Spanish III Honors - 80
Algebra III - 79
Computer Applications - 94
Symphonic Band - 99
Band Rehearsal (Marching Band) - 100
With regards to my averages and quarter grades I have fully complied with my parents request of having a C or above in every class; however, during the 1st interim (mid-year grade report) I received a 75 in Algebra III, two points away from a C. As you can see, I pulled it up to where it needed to be but my parents are unforgiving. They claim that not doing marching band will boost my grades and GPA when in fact, as you can see, a 100 for the Band Rehearsal grade significantly boosts my GPA. Not having that 100 for the next two years will affect my GPA in a non-beneficial way. The reason, I believe, that they are being so harsh and unforgiving is because of past school problems (homework and lack of effort) that they think are occurring again, when in all honesty it couldn't be further from the truth. I am neither a genius, nor an idiot and thus I make decent grades. The interim happened to come at an inconvenient time in the midst of a bad string of quizzes. I do my work and I try in school. To condemn me for such a notion is, I believe, outrageous. If you believe I am in the wrong, then I am sorry you feel that way but it is an opinion you are entitled to. However, if you believe I am right then please lend me a small amount of your time and sign saying that you believe.
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18 September 2015
50.
Justin W
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to parents-let him march, but keep a close eye on his grades. meet with his teacher and make check ups. next time he slips cut it off.
9 July 2015
1 July 2015
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Allison Liu
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I think that having your child in extracurricular activities will help to encorage him to keep up his grade.
23 June 2015
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2 January 2015
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Kayla Norris
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i think you did really good on your report card. i hope everything works out for you!
30 September 2014
10 August 2014
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Patrick T
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To be withheld from your favorite activity is more detrimental to your health than the negative reprecussions of one bad grade.
24 July 2014
13 April 2014
8 December 2013
29 October 2013
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Michael B
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Dear Mr. & Mrs. Paro: Research over the years now prove that studying music actually raises intelligence and I.Q. scores, builds synaptic connections in the brain that aid higher thinking processes, and even improves test scores! In fact, students who
19 June 2013
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13 September 2012
33.
N L
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Dumb choice on your parents part, they are short-sighted and unfortunately you may not be able to convince them. Keep drumming never the less! Show your dedication to your art!
7 September 2012
32.
Jennifer Cortez
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the semester I'm in band i have better grades cause i study more cause our band director checks out our grades
27 August 2012
15 August 2012
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Matt D
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A marching band isn't only a band...it's a family. Don't deprive your child his friends, family and a chance at great experiences.
11 August 2012
19 June 2012
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Brian Woodward
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Myself being a band member, of course would probably say, "let him do band!" Although, I do believe that grades are a huge part of every activity that you're in. Whether it's sports, band, or whatever it may be. If grades were brought up as claimed (and t
22 May 2012
16 May 2012
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Marvin B
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I have the same exact issue, ussually my parents understand how hard some of school is though and they know that band is life..lol
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