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Re: Grades and Student Travel, Etc
When I was a student on Teams 573 and 1, we had to be receiving no lower than a C in all of our classes in order to travel. If we were missing school for an event, we were required to study for a given amount of time (usually 2-4 hours, depending on the amount of time absent).
While I think all students should be given the opportunity to participate in the FIRST program given its nature, I think it's a very good idea to implement some kind of grade policy for travel. I like to see it not as something that will steer students away from the program, but as another challenge, in addition to the challenges of design, build, and competition.
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Event Coordinator - Center Line District Event
Volunteer Coordinator - Michigan State Championship
Lead Mentor - Team 573, Mech Warriors
Former Mentor - Team 830, Rat Pack and Team 3182, Athena's Warriors
Proud Alumna - Team 573, Mech Warriors and Team 1, Juggernauts
Last edited by Lisa Perez : 29-04-2007 at 22:58.
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