The following letter to the editor is written in response to a school district's "no
pass, no play" policy, which states that students must pass all their classes in
order to participate in any extracurricular activity.
Dear Editor,
The "no pass, no play" rule needs to be changed. It encourages students to drop
out of school, is unfair to certain types of learners, and is too focused on only one
aspect of life.
Some students remain in school only because they want to participate in some
activity. There are many activities from which students can choose. They may do
well in all of their classes but one. That one class, however, forces them out of the
only thing keeping them in school. Whatever gain the rule brings is completely lost
if we lose the student entirely.
People learn differently. Unfortunately, the classroom is usually the only
environment in which students are given a chance to learn. Failing a class in that
environment doesn't necessarily mean the student is bad. It may mean merely
that the student is different. Not all students perform the same in a classroom
environment. Punishing such a student is the wrong answer.
Some students have great skills in areas other than academics. They need a place
to develop those skills. Extracurricular activities provide such a place. When we
prevent students from developing their skills, we're moving in the wrong direction.
The "no pass, no play" rule may have good intentions, but it also has many
undesirable consequences. Therefore, I oppose the current policy.
Sincerely,
Monica Washington
Use the passage to answer the question.
Which sentence best supports the argument in this letter?
(1 point)
Allowing students to participate in things they are good at will enhance
their self-esteem.
Focusing students on their grades will help them many years later.
The school district has changed over the past few years.
The school has added several extracurricular activities in the past
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