Dropping ‘F’ Rule

Upon reading the article “Irvine School Board Drops Controversial ‘No-Fail’ Rule” (Nov. 18), I was immediately interested. Being a student athlete myself, I know about the great strength, determination, and ability to deal with stress it takes to be active in high school sports and make the grades at the same time.

It is a good thing that the “no-fail” rule has come to an end, because I know fellow student athletes who have “played the system” by taking easier classes just to stay eligible. With the (end) of the “no-fail” rule in Irvine schools, student athletes will be able to be active in sports and learn more without feeling afraid to take more challenging classes.

FAIZ AHMED

Irvine