Parent's Decision - No Marching Band
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... continue reading »
"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."
"wow, sucks for you. hope my sig. helps...."
"I think that having your child in extracurricular activities will help to encorage him to keep up his grade."
"hmmm"
"I support this petition"
"GOODLUCK!!!!"
"i think you did really good on your report card. i hope everything works out for you!"
"hehehe"
"To be withheld from your favorite activity is more detrimental to your health than the negative reprecussions of one bad grade."
"dude thats wrong"
"*cough*"
"I support this petition"
"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"
"Marching Band in NO WAY hinders school work"
"A musical experience should not ben taken away from anyone."
"Parents; give your kid a chance."
"I support this petition"
"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!"
"the semester I'm in band i have better grades cause i study more cause our band director checks out our grades"
"Marching band is a wonderful thing that should not be taken away!"
"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."
"I support this petition"
"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"
"#5"
"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"