LBUSD announced that they are doing credit/no credit for our grading system this semester. This means that students could have all D’s and still receive the same credit had they gotten A’s which seems completely unjust. Colleges won’t see students’ grades for this semester which heavily lowers their chances to get scholarships or to go to college. AP classes will not be accounted for in GPA’s as well.

My name is Riley Cantrell and I’m a sophomore at Millikan High School. For me, I have always wanted to get straight A’s, if the credit/no credit system is used, all of my hard work, dedication, and perseverance will be for nothing. Students have put hours and hours into their school work. I am afraid that this will ruin our chances for a joyful future and career.

 I implore the school board to give students the option to have grades. At least with this option, we have better chances to succeed. Without grades, I, along with countless other students, will not be able to succeed as we would with them. This is detrimental to our livelihoods. Please get the school board to consider using grades again or giving students the option to have them. With this choice, students can decide which system they want which benefits all of our futures.

In addition, other school districts have given students the option between letter grades and credit/no credit. Since they are given the choice, LBUSD students should also be given the choice.