We the parents of Burbank Unified School District students, ask that our students be given the choice between a credit/no credit grade or “opting in” for letter grades this semester. In these unprecedented times, it is imperative that students and their college opportunities not be penalized. We want to ensure that our students have an equal opportunity to achieve GPA improvement and potential merit scholarships as students in other districts that have opted to offer grades. Moreover, while we understand that Cal State and the University of California systems will be accepting credit grades, private colleges and out of state schools may have different systems. Therefore, allowing BUSD students the option to receive letter grades may better align with their college aspirations. Our goal is to ensure that every BUSD student has the opportunity for success he or she deserves.