Social promotion in the schools

September 16, 2009

Justina Schewe, Psychology, second-year

At one point of view you could see why they should pass them because they want to be with their peers. But if they’re not developed enough they should be held back because they might feel inadequate with their peers. You could also look at it from a parent’s point of view; you probably wouldn’t want your child held back.
Tendai Maruta, International development, third-year

I think in the long run it would sort out the problem. I mean not just in that time but in the higher institution of learning. You are referred to things from junior high or elementary [school]. It may cause a problem, but then again, that is debatable, because some people improve as they go on.
Subhan Mohammed, Business, third-year

I think that’s pretty good actually. I really wish they had done this system when we were in the school. That would be awesome for us.
Bonnie Mccue, Waitress, Saint Regis

Crazy, bad, nuts! That’s what they did to me when I was a girl, passing when they shouldn’t have been, ‘cause later on in life it’s going to affect them.
Donna Razor, Full-time mom

It’s not fair because the other people would have a passing grade … but it’s good for the child. If they don’t have a passing grade they should be expected to take extra courses or have a tutor.
Jason Chisholm, Mail carrier

Go back to Grade 6 then. Go back to Grade 6 and finish their grade. Try to pass your grade.