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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I agree with the pp.  Only 13% of the kids got straight As and they were rewarded for their effort with a special treat.  As a parent of one of those children I can tell you that getting As in all his subjects did require hard work in addition to discipline and time management.  I am proud of his accomplishments and very happy that the school acknowledged them with more than a poxy certificate.  
I think it is unfortunate that this has received so much media coverage.  I hope this does not discourage the principal and teachers from doing something similar in the future.  All the press has marred what should have been a time of celebration for these hard-working children.  
I know there are children who work hard and have a tough time making great grades.  I also know that no matter how many hours my son spends on soccer practice, he will never make a good soccer player.  He will not be lauded by his peers or his school for his athletic accomplishments no matter how much effort he puts into these pursuits.  I am alright with this and I certainly do not begrudge 'star' athletes the social and other rewards they get in school (parades, home coming celebrations, parties, medals).  I just think it is odd that it is somehow controversial to acknowledge academic excellence in a school of all places - only in America!  [/quote]

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