STUDENTS SHOULD GET PAID FOR GOOD GRADES

PAYING FOR GOOD GRADES

• Students would be more motivated to pay attention and participate in class.
• Kids would be inspired to work harder and complete all homework assignments
• Students would study more and pass their exams.

STUDENT BENEFITS

• Kids would earn money that they could spend on themselves
• Students grade point average would increase
• Better grades means higher ACT-SAT scores
• Students would learn more in high school and be better prepared for colleges
• Students could participate in clubs and sports instead of working

TEACHER BENEFITS

• Teachers can cover more material at a faster pace
• Less discipline problems in class because students are trying their best
• Increase in student participation in class activities
• Teachers would fail less students

FAMILY BENEFITS

• It would save parents money
• Kids would spend more time at home rather than working at a buisness
• Parents would be proud of their kids report cards

USA TODAY MAGAZINE

• In the "Learn and Earn" program students can earn $8 an hour for 15 weeks.
• Schools are offering $100 for students who pass the AP exam
• The pay for grades program focuses on helping low-income students pass their classes
• Major cities throughtout the nation are participating in this program to raise students grades
• (USA Today August 21,2007) (USA Today January 28,2008)