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 »

50 signatures Goal: 50
All Signatures (50 total)
1.
Justin W 18 September 2015

"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."

2.
Thomas H 9 July 2015

"wow, sucks for you. hope my sig. helps...."

3.
Allison Liu 1 July 2015

"I think that having your child in extracurricular activities will help to encorage him to keep up his grade."

4.
Chris Potter 23 June 2015

"hmmm"

5.
Shanta Cherry 4 June 2015

"I support this petition"

6.
Amandabanda Dixon 7 February 2015

"GOODLUCK!!!!"

7.
Kayla Norris 2 January 2015

"i think you did really good on your report card. i hope everything works out for you!"

8.
Eric Henderson 30 September 2014

"hehehe"

9.
Patrick T 10 August 2014

"To be withheld from your favorite activity is more detrimental to your health than the negative reprecussions of one bad grade."

10.
Lizbeth Acosta 24 July 2014

"dude thats wrong"

11.
Eric Flores 13 April 2014

"*cough*"

12.
Sarah D 8 December 2013

"I support this petition"

13.
Michael B 29 October 2013

"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"

14.
Vince Moanaluahighmarchingbandandcolorg 19 June 2013

"Marching Band in NO WAY hinders school work"

15.
Eric C 2 March 2013

"A musical experience should not ben taken away from anyone."

16.
Derek T 2 February 2013

"Parents; give your kid a chance."

17.
Jennie Waters 14 January 2013

"I support this petition"

18.
N L 13 September 2012

"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!"

19.
Jennifer Cortez 7 September 2012

"the semester I'm in band i have better grades cause i study more cause our band director checks out our grades"

20.
Sara Lee 27 August 2012

"Marching band is a wonderful thing that should not be taken away!"

21.
Matt D 15 August 2012

"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."

22.
Jamie Quinn 11 August 2012

"I support this petition"

23.
Brian Woodward 19 June 2012

"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"

24.
Eric Pitts 22 May 2012

"#5"

25.
Marvin B 16 May 2012

"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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