This school week (Monday, December 14th through Friday, December 18th) was meant to be final examination week here at Van Nuys High School, and at other LAUSD schools. On Tuesday, a threat was sent to the administration of the Los Angeles Unified School District of a caliber unseen before, prompting the closing of all schools in the district on that day. The students of Van Nuys were thoroughly shocked, finding that the scheduling for their examinations will have to be changed. All exams were pushed a day forward, which conflicts with the vacation plans of many students who have bought tickets for various venues months ahead of this week. Much later into the day, the schedule was changed AGAIN, switching the various classes and their respective final exams around, which means that students who were preparing for those classes have made no progress for the exams in the following day. This petition is a way to voice the concerns of students and parents alike, saying that there should be NO final examinations for Van Nuys High School this school week. The trauma caused from these threats and the resulting actions taken by students will cause extreme stress in the days following, creating scores that are not likely to be representative of a student's full capabilities. In light of the threats made towards our school district, students should be staying home as a safety precaution. Please heed this petition.