Do you think your grades are important?
Asked at Asked at Free State High School on December 15, 2008

“I think grades are important because I think if you work hard in school, then that reflects what you can do in life.”
— Haley Harrington, senior

“Yes. It shows your work ethic and what you’re capable of doing, but it doesn’t always prove how smart you are.”
— Leyonna Smith, junior

“Yes, so you can graduate.”
— Brian Keetin, senior

“I think it’s good that we get grades because it’s more of a motivation to keep doing well in school.”
— Brittany Mailand, junior
“It’s more about getting to college with grades, so I guess it is important.”
— Danny Lee, sophomore

“I think grades are important, but they’re not everything. There’s definitely more to measure a student by than just grades.”
— Chris Carter, senior