http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/140863/Should-schools-give-students-cash-for-good-grades A number of schools are giving students cash for improving test scores or grades. Do you think it's a good idea? GreatSchools en-us nonnimom I think not!!!!! It seems the schools are struggling to have the materials the kids need $$$$$,I say "put the money to better use". For the schools to reward the ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/140863/Should-schools-give-students-cash-for-good-grades?cpage=1#comment_387242 5100.387242 Sat, 21 Mar 2009 23:32:44 -0700 ami123 it is true love u ami http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/140863/Should-schools-give-students-cash-for-good-grades?cpage=1#comment_386917 5100.386917 Sat, 21 Mar 2009 12:04:15 -0700 ami123 yes they should it will help them in all kinds of subjectand the parent dont have to deal with the problem of there children failing. it motivates them ..~!!!!!!!!i love ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/140863/Should-schools-give-students-cash-for-good-grades?cpage=1#comment_386916 5100.386916 Sat, 21 Mar 2009 12:03:15 -0700 DeborahHamilto Have you ever tried putting some red or green in the septic tank at home,try it,I did and it looks better then the next door neighbors,because I could buy more ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/140863/Should-schools-give-students-cash-for-good-grades?cpage=1#comment_265267 5100.265267 Wed, 08 Oct 2008 07:50:59 -0700 thibodd The water is always bluer in someone else's septic tank. The public education system is just like a bank account - you get out just what you put in with ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/140863/Should-schools-give-students-cash-for-good-grades?cpage=1#comment_265237 5100.265237 Wed, 08 Oct 2008 06:39:21 -0700 DeborahHamilto Since the schools don't know how to manage the money,I think they should give it to my child,and I will take the big $100.00 DOLLARS a month and make sure ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/140863/Should-schools-give-students-cash-for-good-grades?cpage=2#comment_265179 5100.265179 Wed, 08 Oct 2008 03:59:51 -0700 CorinneGregory This is not restricted to one or two schools, but is, unfortunately, part of an increasing trend.I'd been asked to comment on this policy in the media in the past, ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/140863/Should-schools-give-students-cash-for-good-grades?cpage=2#comment_265067 5100.265067 Tue, 07 Oct 2008 18:18:52 -0700 Anonymous NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO. What schools? Please name them. I don't want my step daughter or my grand children getting the notion they will be paid for improving test or grades...Lord have mercy! ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/140863/Should-schools-give-students-cash-for-good-grades?cpage=2#comment_265060 5100.265060 Tue, 07 Oct 2008 18:01:02 -0700 odachimaster No; and if my school area was doing it my children would not be able to accept it. http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/140863/Should-schools-give-students-cash-for-good-grades?cpage=2#comment_265040 5100.265040 Tue, 07 Oct 2008 16:59:32 -0700 CorinneGregory I had also posted a similar message, based on a "new" plan the Washington DC schools was going to do, but in their case it was even WORSE than rewarding ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/140863/Should-schools-give-students-cash-for-good-grades?cpage=2#comment_265020 5100.265020 Tue, 07 Oct 2008 16:29:20 -0700 Grandma823 I totally agree with you. thibodd Great Answer!! http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/140863/Should-schools-give-students-cash-for-good-grades?cpage=3#comment_264871 5100.264871 Tue, 07 Oct 2008 12:52:55 -0700 thibodd Definitely NOT! I am a parent of 2 children who successfully worked their way through the K-12 public school system, transferring several times due to my military committment. I did ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/140863/Should-schools-give-students-cash-for-good-grades?cpage=3#comment_264783 5100.264783 Tue, 07 Oct 2008 11:19:40 -0700 uarickster Well, I guess since the majority of people that have answered this question share your opion on this topic, I guess that alone makes it correct. Thanks for sharing your http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/140863/Should-schools-give-students-cash-for-good-grades?cpage=3#comment_255254 5100.255254 Fri, 19 Sep 2008 22:37:58 -0700 RRW777 I don't need anyone else's support to voice my opinion. I think the majority of the people that answered this, agree it's a bad idea. I'm not trying to offend ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/140863/Should-schools-give-students-cash-for-good-grades?cpage=3#comment_255200 5100.255200 Fri, 19 Sep 2008 19:39:16 -0700 uarickster You know RRW777, you shouldn’t be sorry for voicing your opinion. That’s what these posts are about. However, you shouldn’t make comments like, “Anybody that believes that this is a ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/140863/Should-schools-give-students-cash-for-good-grades?cpage=3#comment_255102 5100.255102 Fri, 19 Sep 2008 14:59:46 -0700 DeborahHamilto To all who say YES,it's ok.get your cash and lol.To all who say NO,it's ok.stay broke and cry,and pinch pennies to the mall.lol http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/140863/Should-schools-give-students-cash-for-good-grades?cpage=4#comment_254884 5100.254884 Fri, 19 Sep 2008 08:35:06 -0700 Grandma823 To RRW777, This is the way I feel also. I cannot believe someone could ask such a question. Schools paying my child becasue she got all "A's"??? It is not ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/140863/Should-schools-give-students-cash-for-good-grades?cpage=4#comment_254850 5100.254850 Fri, 19 Sep 2008 08:07:39 -0700 RRW777 I've been reading all the answers to this question and it is absolutely ridiculous to me. Anybody that believes that this is a good idea is only looking to take ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/140863/Should-schools-give-students-cash-for-good-grades?cpage=4#comment_254828 5100.254828 Fri, 19 Sep 2008 07:28:58 -0700 nonnimom well,the question remains "cash for good grades" and my opinion has not changed, No. http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/140863/Should-schools-give-students-cash-for-good-grades?cpage=4#comment_254551 5100.254551 Thu, 18 Sep 2008 18:46:50 -0700 CorinneGregory Many are public schools, unfortunately, in some of the worst "failing" districts in the US.Washington DC, for one.When schools and districts are screaming for money becuse they say they can't ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/140863/Should-schools-give-students-cash-for-good-grades?cpage=4#comment_254425 5100.254425 Thu, 18 Sep 2008 16:25:11 -0700 buckaroo I certainly hope the schools doing this are PRIVATE! If PUBLIC schools have so much money they can afford to give it away, I would definately curtail their budget in ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/140863/Should-schools-give-students-cash-for-good-grades?cpage=5#comment_254339 5100.254339 Thu, 18 Sep 2008 15:03:25 -0700 DeborahHamilto Some people can't read and comprehend it.I will never change my mind.YES,SCHOOLS SHOULD GIVE CASH FOR GOOD GRADES.and uarickster I could'nt have said it no better,you wrote it excellent on ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/140863/Should-schools-give-students-cash-for-good-grades?cpage=5#comment_254335 5100.254335 Thu, 18 Sep 2008 14:51:37 -0700 Grandma823 Should schools give students cash for good grades? That is the question. My answer is still the same. NO! http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/140863/Should-schools-give-students-cash-for-good-grades?cpage=5#comment_254294 5100.254294 Thu, 18 Sep 2008 13:53:40 -0700 uarickster I am sorry, but I've already answered your question in my last three lengthy posts. If you don't understand after all that, I don't know how else to explain it ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/140863/Should-schools-give-students-cash-for-good-grades?cpage=5#comment_254243 5100.254243 Thu, 18 Sep 2008 12:32:32 -0700 nonnimom I cannot help but wonder what the real issue is here...giving your child money for good grades or money for your household, gas bills , what? For college? What kind ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/140863/Should-schools-give-students-cash-for-good-grades?cpage=5#comment_254136 5100.254136 Thu, 18 Sep 2008 10:57:30 -0700 uarickster You’re absolutely right Nonnimom. I must be missing the point somehow. Let’s see, yeah, I can see how praise and recognition will pay for school and put food on your ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/140863/Should-schools-give-students-cash-for-good-grades?cpage=6#comment_254123 5100.254123 Thu, 18 Sep 2008 10:43:58 -0700 DeborahHamilto All the parents kids that get good grades and the school decided to give your child money and you decide you will not take it,call me,e-mail me,mail me,and I will ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/140863/Should-schools-give-students-cash-for-good-grades?cpage=6#comment_254052 5100.254052 Thu, 18 Sep 2008 09:35:35 -0700 nonnimom I really do not think that it is a matter of 'right or wrong' to pay students in cash for getting good grades in school...... I do believe that Praise ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/140863/Should-schools-give-students-cash-for-good-grades?cpage=6#comment_253992 5100.253992 Thu, 18 Sep 2008 08:30:47 -0700 CorinneGregory While I certainly don't agree with this policy at all, because it relies on external motivators to ensure performance, there is worse than just paying for good grades.I started a ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/140863/Should-schools-give-students-cash-for-good-grades?cpage=6#comment_253661 5100.253661 Wed, 17 Sep 2008 17:53:32 -0700 uarickster Well, I’m not saying that the school should break the bank just to pay out for good grades. Obviously, that wouldn’t be a very prudent or wise idea in the ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/140863/Should-schools-give-students-cash-for-good-grades?cpage=6#comment_253538 5100.253538 Wed, 17 Sep 2008 14:34:14 -0700 DeborahHamilto Uarickster I agree with you 100%.$$$$$$$$$$$.some parents ack like the schools don't have money,just because they have a few teachers crying about school supplies,when the school system is spending billions ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/140863/Should-schools-give-students-cash-for-good-grades?cpage=7#comment_253254 5100.253254 Wed, 17 Sep 2008 10:26:33 -0700 Grandma823 Just how much money are you looking at? It's not like the schools can give each child $10 or 20.00 for good grades. It just sounds wrong. I understand about ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/140863/Should-schools-give-students-cash-for-good-grades?cpage=7#comment_253183 5100.253183 Wed, 17 Sep 2008 09:32:08 -0700 uarickster You know, my property taxes have gone up significantly in the last two years, and each time I call the county assessor's office to ask why, they tell me it's ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/140863/Should-schools-give-students-cash-for-good-grades?cpage=7#comment_253152 5100.253152 Wed, 17 Sep 2008 08:57:21 -0700 Grandma823 I agree, RRW777 ! Schools giving the kids money?? WRONG! http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/140863/Should-schools-give-students-cash-for-good-grades?cpage=7#comment_253142 5100.253142 Wed, 17 Sep 2008 08:51:33 -0700 RRW777 Are you serious??? I've never heard of such and I think that is totally wrong. I do believe in rewarding kids for doing well but not by giving them $$$. ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/140863/Should-schools-give-students-cash-for-good-grades?cpage=7#comment_253088 5100.253088 Wed, 17 Sep 2008 07:54:47 -0700 Grandma823 I agree totally with nonnimom ! Great answer. Schools should not be handing the students money for good grades. It's just unheard of and wrong. Special privileges, Certificates, are what ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/140863/Should-schools-give-students-cash-for-good-grades?cpage=8#comment_253041 5100.253041 Wed, 17 Sep 2008 06:13:40 -0700 nonnimom if the schools were to reward/award children for 'good grades' I'd rather see them receive a Book or just a Good Job Certificate, or some Special Privilege Award something that ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/140863/Should-schools-give-students-cash-for-good-grades?cpage=8#comment_252953 5100.252953 Tue, 16 Sep 2008 21:39:34 -0700 DeborahHamilto I don't need my kids to support me.I have a very good job,two at good places and big money.sorry if your kids have to support you.I don't look at the ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/140863/Should-schools-give-students-cash-for-good-grades?cpage=8#comment_251074 5100.251074 Sat, 13 Sep 2008 17:55:14 -0700 Grandma823 Parents need money to support the family, including KIDS. The kids do not need the money to support the parents. Yes, some parents ARE lazy. But most try to work ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/140863/Should-schools-give-students-cash-for-good-grades?cpage=8#comment_250796 5100.250796 Sat, 13 Sep 2008 06:09:04 -0700 DeborahHamilto If parents have to get a check for working,maybe parents are lazy.the kids work hard in schools and they should get paid,just like we as parents.we get awards to on ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/140863/Should-schools-give-students-cash-for-good-grades?cpage=8#comment_250733 5100.250733 Fri, 12 Sep 2008 22:32:55 -0700 Grandma823 Try taking your kids places for a reward. Or just plain being with them. If you have to give the kids money to get goods grades, maybe they are lazy. http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/140863/Should-schools-give-students-cash-for-good-grades?cpage=9#comment_250641 5100.250641 Fri, 12 Sep 2008 18:04:39 -0700 DeborahHamilto Great news I hear on channel 4 here in Florida,about Chicago IL.Gov. is thinking about giving the kids cash.wish I was living in Chicago.now what about our Gov.Cris is he ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/140863/Should-schools-give-students-cash-for-good-grades?cpage=9#comment_250540 5100.250540 Fri, 12 Sep 2008 14:54:12 -0700 Grandma823 I totally agree with Sparrow1 and couldn't have said it better myself! Giving students money for doing something they should already be doing is unheard of! http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/140863/Should-schools-give-students-cash-for-good-grades?cpage=9#comment_237764 5100.237764 Mon, 25 Aug 2008 10:38:39 -0700 sparrow1 Giving kids money to reward them for what they should already be doing is, to me, totally absurd. Giving a cash reward for getting good grades may be setting them ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/140863/Should-schools-give-students-cash-for-good-grades?cpage=9#comment_237660 5100.237660 Mon, 25 Aug 2008 08:29:49 -0700 ntemol I reward my kids with something more meaningful....taking them places they really want to go, do things they really want to do, or maybe buy them something they've been ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/140863/Should-schools-give-students-cash-for-good-grades?cpage=9#comment_221508 5100.221508 Wed, 30 Jul 2008 02:43:51 -0700 DeborahHamilto What about paying cash to all the students who pass the fcat test? Would'nt that be great.YES,then principals,teachers,students,and the whole school system will be happy because everybody will keep their http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/140863/Should-schools-give-students-cash-for-good-grades?cpage=10#comment_221265 5100.221265 Tue, 29 Jul 2008 16:40:48 -0700 1983true This is an excellent question. The question exposes two problems with the idea. Schools giving cash for good grades for one are probably motivated by ratings and reckognitions rather ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/140863/Should-schools-give-students-cash-for-good-grades?cpage=10#comment_215150 5100.215150 Sat, 19 Jul 2008 00:59:15 -0700 DeborahHamilto What's wrong with giving students cash for good grades I see no harm in it.It makes a child want to do better.The schools can give my child cash,I will help ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/140863/Should-schools-give-students-cash-for-good-grades?cpage=10#comment_215005 5100.215005 Fri, 18 Jul 2008 15:35:12 -0700 ntemol I honestly dont think giving student cash is such a great idea. Dinner with their principal or their teacher, amusement park pass, or plain old Certificate are more meaningful then ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/140863/Should-schools-give-students-cash-for-good-grades?cpage=10#comment_213094 5100.213094 Tue, 15 Jul 2008 02:03:44 -0700 DeborahHamilto I still agree with giving students awards,certificates,gifts,trips,dinners with the principal or the teacher,partys and all the other good stuff like money,cash,check,or even a money order.I won't complain and I know ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/140863/Should-schools-give-students-cash-for-good-grades?cpage=10#comment_191833 5100.191833 Thu, 29 May 2008 15:43:03 -0700 Grandma823 I know the children get awards for "trying their best", or A / B student, or even an A student, but money?I guess I have a hard time understanding that ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/140863/Should-schools-give-students-cash-for-good-grades?cpage=11#comment_191740 5100.191740 Thu, 29 May 2008 12:41:52 -0700 hopkinsatl Miz Deborah:That's what grown folks do, right? Wouldn't the world be a better place if we all could do the same?You're clearly passionate about your thoughts, as am I. I ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/140863/Should-schools-give-students-cash-for-good-grades?cpage=11#comment_191715 5100.191715 Thu, 29 May 2008 12:08:35 -0700 DeborahHamilto To hopkinsatl I like you,we can disagree and still be friends.thats what you call two people with different good opinons. http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/140863/Should-schools-give-students-cash-for-good-grades?cpage=11#comment_191658 5100.191658 Thu, 29 May 2008 11:11:50 -0700 DeborahHamilto To Grandma823 schools are all ready paying students for good grades.and I hope my children get some money for their good grades. http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/140863/Should-schools-give-students-cash-for-good-grades?cpage=11#comment_191651 5100.191651 Thu, 29 May 2008 11:06:48 -0700 hopkinsatl Miz Deborah, I'm gonna do mine and you do yours and may God bless us both... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/140863/Should-schools-give-students-cash-for-good-grades?cpage=11#comment_191614 5100.191614 Thu, 29 May 2008 10:26:43 -0700 DeborahHamilto I don't care how you write it,say it,or put it I still say YES kids should get money for good grades and teachers need to be paid more money. http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/140863/Should-schools-give-students-cash-for-good-grades?cpage=12#comment_191613 5100.191613 Thu, 29 May 2008 10:25:05 -0700 DeborahHamilto First of all I will say this men and women think different and we may never agree with each other so let your kids make it through school without money ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/140863/Should-schools-give-students-cash-for-good-grades?cpage=12#comment_191611 5100.191611 Thu, 29 May 2008 10:19:18 -0700 Grandma823 I personally cannot believe schools are even doing this. Pay a student to do better? It doesn't even sound right. If the school has "extra" money, why not pay the ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/140863/Should-schools-give-students-cash-for-good-grades?cpage=12#comment_191583 5100.191583 Thu, 29 May 2008 09:51:12 -0700 hopkinsatl Deborah, I say double-dipping because you're paying the children to learn AFTER you've paid the teachers to teach during the school year. With that said, it's a waste of money ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/140863/Should-schools-give-students-cash-for-good-grades?cpage=12#comment_191546 5100.191546 Thu, 29 May 2008 08:55:41 -0700 DeborahHamilto I don't understand you when you say double-dipping.you are not paying the students to learn,they know they have to learn,the school system is doing it to help the students,and teachers ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/140863/Should-schools-give-students-cash-for-good-grades?cpage=12#comment_191429 5100.191429 Thu, 29 May 2008 04:18:11 -0700 hopkinsatl Well, Deborah, I agree that the schools could spend their dollars better, but why should I pay a child to learn AND a teacher to teach? Sounds like double-dipping there, ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/140863/Should-schools-give-students-cash-for-good-grades?cpage=13#comment_191210 5100.191210 Wed, 28 May 2008 18:06:12 -0700 DeborahHamilto The school system is spending the money wrong. http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/140863/Should-schools-give-students-cash-for-good-grades?cpage=13#comment_191187 5100.191187 Wed, 28 May 2008 17:31:50 -0700 DeborahHamilto The school system has the money,just like companies,and jobs do.The school just spend the money wrong.do you see how much money they spend on fcat test,they can take that money ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/140863/Should-schools-give-students-cash-for-good-grades?cpage=13#comment_191183 5100.191183 Wed, 28 May 2008 17:28:30 -0700 ChristineR These brats get enough from their parents all the time!! Why should the schools chime in too???? Their motivation for good grades should be: If they don't pass all their ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/140863/Should-schools-give-students-cash-for-good-grades?cpage=13#comment_191024 5100.191024 Wed, 28 May 2008 13:21:24 -0700 hopkinsatl No, why pay for something you should do in the first place?The only reward one should get for getting good grades is the sense of pride and achievement one gets ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/140863/Should-schools-give-students-cash-for-good-grades?cpage=13#comment_190994 5100.190994 Wed, 28 May 2008 13:03:12 -0700 RUSrus I know there are many parents that feel that way, but I have to wonder. Where on earth is this money coming from and how is it possible that throughout ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/140863/Should-schools-give-students-cash-for-good-grades?cpage=14#comment_190767 5100.190767 Wed, 28 May 2008 10:35:34 -0700 DeborahHamilto I don't consider it as a bribe,I look at it as an award.I do know it will get the students attention and make them focus more on education.look at it ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/140863/Should-schools-give-students-cash-for-good-grades?cpage=14#comment_190738 5100.190738 Wed, 28 May 2008 10:07:41 -0700 RUSrus No - it is not a good idea to bribe students in this manner. We already have a problem of 'what's in it for me' attitude with our kids and ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/140863/Should-schools-give-students-cash-for-good-grades?cpage=14#comment_190712 5100.190712 Wed, 28 May 2008 09:41:52 -0700 DeborahHamilto Yes,I agree a child should be awarded a check for their excellent grades in schools and colleges.lol http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/140863/Should-schools-give-students-cash-for-good-grades?cpage=14#comment_183633 5100.183633 Mon, 12 May 2008 10:23:06 -0700 Suomi0304 ABSOLUTELY NOT!!!!! http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/140863/Should-schools-give-students-cash-for-good-grades?cpage=14#comment_183621 5100.183621 Mon, 12 May 2008 09:49:16 -0700 Grandma823 Schools give students cash for good grades?? You have got to be kidding? First of all, I do not believe it is up to the school to reward our children ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/140863/Should-schools-give-students-cash-for-good-grades?cpage=15#comment_181477 5100.181477 Wed, 07 May 2008 16:05:43 -0700 DeborahHamilto Back in the olden days most parents didn't treat you for being good and would almost kill you for being bad,I know I been their.but I don't fault them for ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/140863/Should-schools-give-students-cash-for-good-grades?cpage=15#comment_181447 5100.181447 Wed, 07 May 2008 15:32:04 -0700 Anonymous I'm sorry, but your answer seems to be "on both sides of the fence". Are you FOR schools paying the students cash for good grades, or AGAINST it? http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/140863/Should-schools-give-students-cash-for-good-grades?cpage=15#comment_181338 5100.181338 Wed, 07 May 2008 13:22:02 -0700 ChristineR I think children should be "rewarded" to a certain degree when they get good grades, and treated accordingly when they don't. My parents used to tell me "You're supposed to ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/140863/Should-schools-give-students-cash-for-good-grades?cpage=15#comment_181053 5100.181053 Wed, 07 May 2008 09:08:58 -0700 DeborahHamilto I agree with you. http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/140863/Should-schools-give-students-cash-for-good-grades?cpage=15#comment_178487 5100.178487 Wed, 30 Apr 2008 18:11:41 -0700 DeborahHamilto I give my kids allowance when they do there chores,and sometimes one child don't do his chores,are you saying punish them both,I don't think so.look at it another way,you always ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/140863/Should-schools-give-students-cash-for-good-grades?cpage=16#comment_178480 5100.178480 Wed, 30 Apr 2008 18:06:04 -0700 Anonymous Do you mean "bribing"? And, how is it any different from the real world we live in where you get paid to do a job and earn your living that ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/140863/Should-schools-give-students-cash-for-good-grades?cpage=16#comment_178454 5100.178454 Wed, 30 Apr 2008 16:59:48 -0700 Anonymous No, that's brieving and I think it will make the other children angry and/or feel like there best isn't good enough to be recognized. http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/140863/Should-schools-give-students-cash-for-good-grades?cpage=16#comment_178289 5100.178289 Wed, 30 Apr 2008 12:12:21 -0700 DeborahHamilto I agree, and it also help the kids in the long run, when they get a job. and it will teach them how to handle money. http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/140863/Should-schools-give-students-cash-for-good-grades?cpage=16#comment_170766 5100.170766 Wed, 16 Apr 2008 11:41:50 -0700 cheight It is an important value to establish goal setting early in the child's life. How to attain goals by setting proper boundaries and priorities are a lost art in our ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/140863/Should-schools-give-students-cash-for-good-grades?cpage=16#comment_170619 5100.170619 Wed, 16 Apr 2008 09:06:03 -0700 DeborahHamilto I think the school should award money. http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/140863/Should-schools-give-students-cash-for-good-grades?cpage=17#comment_168030 5100.168030 Thu, 10 Apr 2008 15:00:00 -0700 DeborahHamilto It's the parents choice and I want some more money coming in my house. http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/140863/Should-schools-give-students-cash-for-good-grades?cpage=17#comment_168027 5100.168027 Thu, 10 Apr 2008 14:57:27 -0700 DeborahHamilto I agree 100% with you. I need all the help I can get, and if the school pay my child cash for good grades, we'll thats money I can put ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/140863/Should-schools-give-students-cash-for-good-grades?cpage=17#comment_168024 5100.168024 Thu, 10 Apr 2008 14:53:29 -0700 DeborahHamilto Don't tell me schools don't have money. they are wasting money, and using it wrongly.why not try to get some of your tax money back into your house. http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/140863/Should-schools-give-students-cash-for-good-grades?cpage=17#comment_168022 5100.168022 Thu, 10 Apr 2008 14:46:32 -0700 Anonymous Yes, the original question is whether the kids should be rewarded in this manner. I was simply explaining to you the positive effects/outcomes it has in the long run that ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/140863/Should-schools-give-students-cash-for-good-grades?cpage=17#comment_167872 5100.167872 Thu, 10 Apr 2008 11:19:12 -0700 Anonymous I disagree. If a child will only do what is necessary to obtain the prize and nothing more, then you "raise the bar". In other words, you require a higher ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/140863/Should-schools-give-students-cash-for-good-grades?cpage=18#comment_167865 5100.167865 Thu, 10 Apr 2008 11:05:42 -0700 bencas I agree it is always a parent's choice how to raise their kid. I believe the original question was whether or not the schools should award children in this manner. ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/140863/Should-schools-give-students-cash-for-good-grades?cpage=18#comment_167863 5100.167863 Thu, 10 Apr 2008 11:04:44 -0700 Anonymous Yes, you're right. That type of behavior is not characteristic of a child receiving extrinsic awards. But, so what if the the child's goal is not to share the wealth ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/140863/Should-schools-give-students-cash-for-good-grades?cpage=18#comment_167853 5100.167853 Thu, 10 Apr 2008 10:50:51 -0700 Anonymous If you don't want your kid to get paid for good grades by their school, all you have to do is tell them to exclude you from the program. Why ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/140863/Should-schools-give-students-cash-for-good-grades?cpage=18#comment_167850 5100.167850 Thu, 10 Apr 2008 10:38:56 -0700 uarickster Here's the problem with spending money on "alternative high schools". If schools currently don't have enough money to pay the teachers, how are they going to provide funding for additional ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/140863/Should-schools-give-students-cash-for-good-grades?cpage=18#comment_167844 5100.167844 Thu, 10 Apr 2008 10:29:54 -0700 DeborahHamilto I am saying what ever you so desire to do with the cash is your choice. I was only saying some differnt things you could do with the cash.and yes ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/140863/Should-schools-give-students-cash-for-good-grades?cpage=19#comment_167693 5100.167693 Thu, 10 Apr 2008 06:39:23 -0700 DeborahHamilto It can be like a payment, for helping other children thats if the child want to do that. http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/140863/Should-schools-give-students-cash-for-good-grades?cpage=19#comment_167682 5100.167682 Thu, 10 Apr 2008 06:24:56 -0700 rwilliams OMG! you hit it right on the button- same here my sister wanted to and just insisted she buy my 2 older boys a wii last x-mas Ok so I ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/140863/Should-schools-give-students-cash-for-good-grades?cpage=19#comment_167667 5100.167667 Thu, 10 Apr 2008 05:52:53 -0700 rwilliams Please tell them again!! I rate you 100,000,000,000,000,000,000 if there is such ;-}~ I had to copy and paste your comment on this and forward it along to my co-workers ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/140863/Should-schools-give-students-cash-for-good-grades?cpage=19#comment_167655 5100.167655 Thu, 10 Apr 2008 05:37:47 -0700 rwilliams Well now I'm not sure of that -you say free trips..but in reality as adults as parents as employees - we ALL know that nothing is free! Yeah, maybe from ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/140863/Should-schools-give-students-cash-for-good-grades?cpage=19#comment_167650 5100.167650 Thu, 10 Apr 2008 05:21:07 -0700 rwilliams I totally agree with you!! ;-}~ http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/140863/Should-schools-give-students-cash-for-good-grades?cpage=20#comment_167644 5100.167644 Thu, 10 Apr 2008 05:08:19 -0700 bencas That is not behavior characteristic of a child or an individual that is receiving extrinsic awards. Once the award is received, the child will move on....their goal is not to ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/140863/Should-schools-give-students-cash-for-good-grades?cpage=20#comment_167637 5100.167637 Thu, 10 Apr 2008 04:38:50 -0700 bencas There have been alot of psychological studies on extrinsic awards for children. They do not view a scholarship the same as money. They also do not view "trips", although I ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/140863/Should-schools-give-students-cash-for-good-grades?cpage=20#comment_167636 5100.167636 Thu, 10 Apr 2008 04:33:52 -0700 DeborahHamilto I think it's all the same.they give them free trips, awards, scoloships, it all deals with money, so why not just give them the money so they can do other ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/140863/Should-schools-give-students-cash-for-good-grades?cpage=20#comment_167628 5100.167628 Thu, 10 Apr 2008 03:28:21 -0700 DeborahHamilto Kids that get money for good grades can help other kids get their grades up with the money. http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/140863/Should-schools-give-students-cash-for-good-grades?cpage=20#comment_167627 5100.167627 Thu, 10 Apr 2008 03:20:41 -0700 DeborahHamilto I disagree,I give my children love, praise, and kisses all the time. what about a little extras like treats and money it will help them in the long run to ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/140863/Should-schools-give-students-cash-for-good-grades?cpage=21#comment_167626 5100.167626 Thu, 10 Apr 2008 03:15:45 -0700 DeborahHamilto I think this is great the mustang bucks,toys,for younger kids, but when they get into high school it should be money, real cash . It can help kids who don't ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/140863/Should-schools-give-students-cash-for-good-grades?cpage=21#comment_167625 5100.167625 Thu, 10 Apr 2008 03:05:59 -0700 Anonymous Give a child $5, entertain them for a day; teach a child the skills necessary to survive in life, like - responsibility, honesty, respect, dilligence, work ethic - they can ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/140863/Should-schools-give-students-cash-for-good-grades?cpage=21#comment_167478 5100.167478 Wed, 09 Apr 2008 16:48:55 -0700 bencas Absolutely Not! Extrinsic motivators do not promote success in the long run. Learning for the joy of learning (intrinsic motivators) are the goal. If you have a preteen, feel free ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/140863/Should-schools-give-students-cash-for-good-grades?cpage=21#comment_167465 5100.167465 Wed, 09 Apr 2008 16:20:32 -0700 Anonymous In our elementary school, students earn "Mustang Bucks" (named after our school mascot). This is in essence play money that the students are allowed to spend about every 4 weeks ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/140863/Should-schools-give-students-cash-for-good-grades?cpage=21#comment_167438 5100.167438 Wed, 09 Apr 2008 15:39:05 -0700 Anonymous Sorry for the confusion. I was directing my question toward rwilliams' response to your entry. http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/140863/Should-schools-give-students-cash-for-good-grades?cpage=22#comment_167435 5100.167435 Wed, 09 Apr 2008 15:32:55 -0700 DeborahHamilto I really see no different. I am with the parents and school paying the kids for good grades. http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/140863/Should-schools-give-students-cash-for-good-grades?cpage=22#comment_167406 5100.167406 Wed, 09 Apr 2008 14:43:09 -0700 Anonymous Not to disagree with you...paying your own children for good grades is fine and dandy. However, what if parents don't have the means to do this? Wouldn't it be nice ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/140863/Should-schools-give-students-cash-for-good-grades?cpage=22#comment_167063 5100.167063 Wed, 09 Apr 2008 09:05:00 -0700 rwilliams Exactly!! Now this is the reward program I'm talking about - Reward your own children- so they know YOU mommie / daddy is proud of what their doing .. Not ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/140863/Should-schools-give-students-cash-for-good-grades?cpage=22#comment_167039 5100.167039 Wed, 09 Apr 2008 08:31:17 -0700 DeborahHamilto I give my kids money for the A on their report cards, and special treats. I found out that it works with my kids. http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/140863/Should-schools-give-students-cash-for-good-grades?cpage=22#comment_167026 5100.167026 Wed, 09 Apr 2008 08:08:08 -0700 DeborahHamilto All I will say is I LOVE YOUR ANSWER. http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/140863/Should-schools-give-students-cash-for-good-grades?cpage=23#comment_167020 5100.167020 Wed, 09 Apr 2008 07:59:41 -0700 DeborahHamilto I think it's a great ideal. it will motivate a lot of kids to do better in school. I see nothing wrong with this. http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/140863/Should-schools-give-students-cash-for-good-grades?cpage=23#comment_167011 5100.167011 Wed, 09 Apr 2008 07:47:02 -0700 rwilliams Maybe I shouldn't have worded my personal response to the matter as "The Craziest I'd ever heard" . I guess you can say I've seen and heard more than this. ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/140863/Should-schools-give-students-cash-for-good-grades?cpage=23#comment_165908 5100.165908 Mon, 07 Apr 2008 10:43:45 -0700 Anonymous Just look at it as a scholarship. It's basically the same thing. Would you do away with those? http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/140863/Should-schools-give-students-cash-for-good-grades?cpage=23#comment_165324 5100.165324 Sat, 05 Apr 2008 20:04:24 -0700 Anonymous Why is THIS the craziest you've heard? We're not talking about "giving kids whatever they want". We're talking about SCHOOLS paying them MONEY for their grades to encourage them to ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/140863/Should-schools-give-students-cash-for-good-grades?cpage=23#comment_165320 5100.165320 Sat, 05 Apr 2008 19:40:28 -0700 1seremen Yes, the high school drop out rate is increasing every year. It is better to pay for good grades than paying to house these children in jail. Better educated citizens ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/140863/Should-schools-give-students-cash-for-good-grades?cpage=24#comment_165058 5100.165058 Fri, 04 Apr 2008 22:00:54 -0700 rwilliams This is the craziest I've ever heard... and they wonder why the kids are acting the way they are, only b/c if we (parents, and teachers-school board) give these 'kids'/children ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/140863/Should-schools-give-students-cash-for-good-grades?cpage=24#comment_164279 5100.164279 Thu, 03 Apr 2008 11:11:29 -0700 Anonymous I now have heard it all Isnt that the parents job not the teacher did you get your priorities backwards or whats the deal This question is so out ofn ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/140863/Should-schools-give-students-cash-for-good-grades?cpage=24#comment_164199 5100.164199 Thu, 03 Apr 2008 08:12:53 -0700 Anonymous Well, let's think about this one. School uses money to teach mathematics, and it studies cultures and current affairs (which includes social lives of other people). So, how can you ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/140863/Should-schools-give-students-cash-for-good-grades?cpage=24#comment_163341 5100.163341 Tue, 01 Apr 2008 16:48:14 -0700 uarickster You're correct in saying that it is different for me to pay my kids versus the school doing it. However, the difference would not have to result in public humiliation ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/140863/Should-schools-give-students-cash-for-good-grades?cpage=24#comment_163140 5100.163140 Tue, 01 Apr 2008 10:56:47 -0700 Anonymous If it works, and it's affordable, do it. http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/140863/Should-schools-give-students-cash-for-good-grades?cpage=25#comment_163120 5100.163120 Tue, 01 Apr 2008 10:29:08 -0700 uarickster Well, if your kid goes off on an educational field trip and does nothing but goof off with his/her friends, it wouldn't be an educational field trip, right? It would ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/140863/Should-schools-give-students-cash-for-good-grades?cpage=25#comment_162695 5100.162695 Mon, 31 Mar 2008 15:27:03 -0700 Anonymous As a kid, my parents used to keep a "scrapbook" of all my awards I received in primary and elementary school. After a while, they all began looking the same, ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/140863/Should-schools-give-students-cash-for-good-grades?cpage=25#comment_162691 5100.162691 Mon, 31 Mar 2008 15:20:27 -0700 uarickster Well, let's think about that for a moment. If students knew that money would be rewarded to them for showing the most improvement or working the hardest, don't you think ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/140863/Should-schools-give-students-cash-for-good-grades?cpage=25#comment_162679 5100.162679 Mon, 31 Mar 2008 15:07:35 -0700 Anonymous I agree, however, what of those students who work for hours each day after school on homework, and see tutors and get extra help, yet still can't make the GPA ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/140863/Should-schools-give-students-cash-for-good-grades?cpage=25#comment_162299 5100.162299 Sun, 30 Mar 2008 21:23:32 -0700 Anonymous Then put it in their scrapbook or folder of pictures and stories they have given you since they were 2, that maybe you should be keeping. It would never hurt ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/140863/Should-schools-give-students-cash-for-good-grades?cpage=26#comment_162297 5100.162297 Sun, 30 Mar 2008 21:17:32 -0700 Anonymous Or how about "just" the educational field trip? http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/140863/Should-schools-give-students-cash-for-good-grades?cpage=26#comment_162295 5100.162295 Sun, 30 Mar 2008 21:13:59 -0700 Anonymous Right? Start digging deeper in that pocket for more cash! http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/140863/Should-schools-give-students-cash-for-good-grades?cpage=26#comment_162294 5100.162294 Sun, 30 Mar 2008 21:11:45 -0700 Anonymous You, as a parent, paying your child for good grades is very different than a school providing cash for higher grades. If the schools is doing it, it will have ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/140863/Should-schools-give-students-cash-for-good-grades?cpage=26#comment_162293 5100.162293 Sun, 30 Mar 2008 21:10:02 -0700 Anonymous You are an amazing parent, and your daughter is a very lucky girl. You truly know how to encourage and reward positive progress. http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/140863/Should-schools-give-students-cash-for-good-grades?cpage=26#comment_162292 5100.162292 Sun, 30 Mar 2008 21:04:32 -0700 Anonymous Absolutely Not. School is suppose to be about learning, not money or social lives. Even though the social aspect can only be controlled by an individuals parent/guardian, money should never ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/140863/Should-schools-give-students-cash-for-good-grades?cpage=27#comment_162291 5100.162291 Sun, 30 Mar 2008 20:57:58 -0700 Anonymous How do you "encourage" someone to do better in school without using praise? Do you throw in the words, "Do it, or else.."? Tell me, if you're not part of ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/140863/Should-schools-give-students-cash-for-good-grades?cpage=27#comment_159483 5100.159483 Tue, 25 Mar 2008 13:00:13 -0700 szawel NO, kids shoudn't be rewarded at all. Ever read Alfie Kohn's book Punished By Rewards? Because of rewards/bribes we live in a 'What's in it for me society." The only ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/140863/Should-schools-give-students-cash-for-good-grades?cpage=27#comment_159337 5100.159337 Tue, 25 Mar 2008 09:25:28 -0700 Anonymous It would be nice to be able to believe that learning is its own reward, and grades don't tell you everything that a child has learned. However, what do you ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/140863/Should-schools-give-students-cash-for-good-grades?cpage=27#comment_155820 5100.155820 Mon, 17 Mar 2008 00:34:04 -0700 Anonymous The question isn't about what teachers get paid. It's about rewarding our students for hard work and effort in pursuing an education. Teachers know they won't make much in their ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/140863/Should-schools-give-students-cash-for-good-grades?cpage=27#comment_155817 5100.155817 Mon, 17 Mar 2008 00:25:25 -0700 Anonymous Who wants to eat lunch with the principal and get teased as being the "teacher's pet"? Ice cream parties went out of fashion a long time ago, and George Carlin ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/140863/Should-schools-give-students-cash-for-good-grades?cpage=28#comment_155816 5100.155816 Mon, 17 Mar 2008 00:21:24 -0700 Anonymous What burden? Who will be there to pat them on the back later on in life when they are out of school, or you are not around anymore? Their bosses? ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/140863/Should-schools-give-students-cash-for-good-grades?cpage=28#comment_155815 5100.155815 Mon, 17 Mar 2008 00:11:01 -0700 uarickster I tend to agree with you to a point. Many people in our society do have a problem of thinking “what’s in it for me”. However, there’s two sides to ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/140863/Should-schools-give-students-cash-for-good-grades?cpage=28#comment_155814 5100.155814 Sun, 16 Mar 2008 23:57:06 -0700 Anonymous It's a waste of postage and trees to do that, and strokes only last so long. Seriously, how long would one of these pieces of paper be stuck on the ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/140863/Should-schools-give-students-cash-for-good-grades?cpage=28#comment_155807 5100.155807 Sun, 16 Mar 2008 22:38:08 -0700 Anonymous My kids attend a school that provides a coupon for no homework due when our child does well on a test or certain assignments. In fact, our child has accumulated ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/140863/Should-schools-give-students-cash-for-good-grades?cpage=28#comment_155806 5100.155806 Sun, 16 Mar 2008 22:32:20 -0700 Anonymous What will you do when this no longer works? http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/140863/Should-schools-give-students-cash-for-good-grades?cpage=29#comment_155802 5100.155802 Sun, 16 Mar 2008 22:25:07 -0700 Anonymous What experiences would you suggest be set up? http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/140863/Should-schools-give-students-cash-for-good-grades?cpage=29#comment_155799 5100.155799 Sun, 16 Mar 2008 22:21:26 -0700 Anonymous Teachers have a thankless job, and yes, in many cases they should be paid more than they are. However, it has been my experience that not all teachers are truly ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/140863/Should-schools-give-students-cash-for-good-grades?cpage=29#comment_155798 5100.155798 Sun, 16 Mar 2008 22:19:28 -0700 Anonymous You're all for paying your daughter for every A she gets, but you're not happy about her school paying her for them? That makes no sense. You would feel it ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/140863/Should-schools-give-students-cash-for-good-grades?cpage=29#comment_155794 5100.155794 Sun, 16 Mar 2008 22:06:07 -0700 stablemom no, schools should not give the kids cash for good grades. however at home we give our daughter $5 for every A grade. my husband adopted this idea from his ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/140863/Should-schools-give-students-cash-for-good-grades?cpage=29#comment_155227 5100.155227 Sat, 15 Mar 2008 07:06:49 -0700 michellea No - schools should not pay our kids for what is expected. Instead, we should set up experiences for our children to experience the intrinsic rewards of a job well http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/140863/Should-schools-give-students-cash-for-good-grades?cpage=30#comment_154737 5100.154737 Fri, 14 Mar 2008 07:17:10 -0700 OliviaMum No. They should give the teachers the cash. http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/140863/Should-schools-give-students-cash-for-good-grades?cpage=30#comment_153754 5100.153754 Wed, 12 Mar 2008 16:04:01 -0700 bigbasslbc yes, I think it would be a great incentive for kids to truly try and do their best. http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/140863/Should-schools-give-students-cash-for-good-grades?cpage=30#comment_151393 5100.151393 Fri, 07 Mar 2008 12:31:12 -0800 Anonymous yes because maybe if u did kids would try to get better grades http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/140863/Should-schools-give-students-cash-for-good-grades?cpage=30#comment_150779 5100.150779 Thu, 06 Mar 2008 08:58:38 -0800 buckaroo I just had a teacher meeting for the 2nd quarter. There was nothing but praise from the teacher and her grades reflected a lot of progress. I took my daughter ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/140863/Should-schools-give-students-cash-for-good-grades?cpage=30#comment_150267 5100.150267 Wed, 05 Mar 2008 09:43:14 -0800 Anonymous I really think some of these parents who feel "an education is a reward on it's own" are living in quite the bubble. Parents have to do what is motivating ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/140863/Should-schools-give-students-cash-for-good-grades?cpage=31#comment_150154 5100.150154 Wed, 05 Mar 2008 06:15:51 -0800 uarickster Absolutely, they should reward hard work with money! Kids eventually get tired of the fake praise. It only lasts so long. Plus, this ridiculous "Leave no kid behind" program doesn't ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/140863/Should-schools-give-students-cash-for-good-grades?cpage=31#comment_149832 5100.149832 Tue, 04 Mar 2008 14:32:27 -0800 jaceysmom No! I ell my daugher how proud I am of her and that seems to be the trick with her. I make sure I mage a huge ridiculous deal of ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/140863/Should-schools-give-students-cash-for-good-grades?cpage=31#comment_149758 5100.149758 Tue, 04 Mar 2008 13:36:56 -0800 Anonymous In the adult world it is called a BONUS. http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/140863/Should-schools-give-students-cash-for-good-grades?cpage=31#comment_149480 5100.149480 Tue, 04 Mar 2008 05:36:09 -0800 keepnitreal No, but some sort of incentive program would be a great idea. Something fun to look forward to , like maybe a homework free night pass are some I have ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/140863/Should-schools-give-students-cash-for-good-grades?cpage=31#comment_146072 5100.146072 Mon, 25 Feb 2008 22:11:05 -0800 Anonymous I have been rewarding my son with money on all his report cards since 1st grade. I also let him choose a resturant we can eat dinner at on all ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/140863/Should-schools-give-students-cash-for-good-grades?cpage=32#comment_144817 5100.144817 Sat, 23 Feb 2008 05:56:17 -0800 mickeyz I rewarded my kids with cash for good grades and it became a wonderful family tradition that is now being continued by my children with their kids.It worked for us.When ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/140863/Should-schools-give-students-cash-for-good-grades?cpage=32#comment_144322 5100.144322 Fri, 22 Feb 2008 06:01:21 -0800 mickeyz No . But, an inexpensive recognition like a paper ''ATTA- GIRL '' or ''ATTA- BOY'' MAILED to the parents home for child and parent to share at home would be ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/140863/Should-schools-give-students-cash-for-good-grades?cpage=32#comment_144320 5100.144320 Fri, 22 Feb 2008 05:56:02 -0800 cassandraq2002 In some communities , cash seems more important than an education. Young adults would rather get cash to help out their families than to go to school. Yes, in some ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/140863/Should-schools-give-students-cash-for-good-grades?cpage=32#comment_144240 5100.144240 Thu, 21 Feb 2008 23:03:04 -0800 LittleOwlsMom No! This is just an extension of adults thinking they should get rewards and parties for doing their jobs. It just leads to a sense of entitlement (I deserve something ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/140863/Should-schools-give-students-cash-for-good-grades?cpage=32#comment_143926 5100.143926 Thu, 21 Feb 2008 14:05:40 -0800 aplautz NO! The idea of rewarding kids with cash for grades is ridiculous even when it comes from parents. Schools should definitely not have that burden. Good grades, perhaps an extra ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/140863/Should-schools-give-students-cash-for-good-grades?cpage=33#comment_143902 5100.143902 Thu, 21 Feb 2008 13:48:44 -0800 allboys No, they should not give cash!!! But, I think it would be nice if they were rewarded by their name being in a local paper, or getting on the honor ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/140863/Should-schools-give-students-cash-for-good-grades?cpage=33#comment_143891 5100.143891 Thu, 21 Feb 2008 13:36:51 -0800 Anonymous It would be a good idea if the money was based on a variety of factors such as improved grades, or maintaining a high grade. And the money reward be ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/140863/Should-schools-give-students-cash-for-good-grades?cpage=33#comment_143866 5100.143866 Thu, 21 Feb 2008 13:04:13 -0800 GinnyLee I totally agree. Hardly any of the public schools here allow "recess" - not even a decent lunch break. The kids are not allowed to play outdoors and if so, ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/140863/Should-schools-give-students-cash-for-good-grades?cpage=33#comment_143828 5100.143828 Thu, 21 Feb 2008 12:39:35 -0800 crystalcave Absolutely not! This society is getting ridiculous with awards/rewards for every little thing that a child does. They need to work hard and study because it is the right thing ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/140863/Should-schools-give-students-cash-for-good-grades?cpage=33#comment_143400 5100.143400 Wed, 20 Feb 2008 17:48:53 -0800 MSMomm Absolutely not! Many schools have stopped offering sports, music, and things such as basketballs for the kids to use during nutrician and lunch. Rather than giving kids money, the schools ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/140863/Should-schools-give-students-cash-for-good-grades?cpage=34#comment_143227 5100.143227 Wed, 20 Feb 2008 14:09:35 -0800 shariahkg NO...what happened to lunch with the princpal, ice cream parties, bumper stickers for parents to brag to the world. We don't have money to pay teachers. And making good grades ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/140863/Should-schools-give-students-cash-for-good-grades?cpage=34#comment_143049 5100.143049 Wed, 20 Feb 2008 11:25:30 -0800 ferretfan7 No. Not cash rewards. Teachers are not paid enough as it is. Where would money like this come from? I'd rather see it go to them. Besides, how many parents ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/140863/Should-schools-give-students-cash-for-good-grades?cpage=34#comment_142990 5100.142990 Wed, 20 Feb 2008 10:54:34 -0800 lisamarie7b Yes, I do believe schools should reward students for good grades with cash,because I personally believe it would work better that most of the other rewards that are offered and ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/140863/Should-schools-give-students-cash-for-good-grades?cpage=34#comment_142967 5100.142967 Wed, 20 Feb 2008 10:37:20 -0800 momto6 Oh, my. NO. Learning is it's own reward. Also, grades alone don't tell you everything that a child has learned or not learned. I don't beleive in schools (0r parents) ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/140863/Should-schools-give-students-cash-for-good-grades?cpage=34#comment_142946 5100.142946 Wed, 20 Feb 2008 10:19:05 -0800 LindaStrean We have a poll going on this question at GreatSchools.net. You can vote here:http://www.greatschools.net/cgi-bin/static/poll_results.tmpl/CA http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/140863/Should-schools-give-students-cash-for-good-grades?cpage=35#comment_142127 5100.142127 Mon, 18 Feb 2008 14:04:25 -0800 MagnetMom I believe the reason behind the question is an article in Education Week located at http://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2008/02/13/23cash_ep.h27.html?tmp=854340394Since I expect the highest grades out of my children because that's their job and ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/140863/Should-schools-give-students-cash-for-good-grades?cpage=35#comment_141360 5100.141360 Fri, 15 Feb 2008 19:50:08 -0800 Anonymous I live in Sacramento, CA and posted this question because I've been reading so much about it in the press. Just curious what other parents think... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/140863/Should-schools-give-students-cash-for-good-grades?cpage=35#comment_141060 5100.141060 Fri, 15 Feb 2008 07:59:05 -0800 MomfromMA I hate this idea. In addition, it is very unfair, given that the requirements from a school to another and a state to an other are very different. Also, some ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/140863/Should-schools-give-students-cash-for-good-grades?cpage=35#comment_141041 5100.141041 Fri, 15 Feb 2008 06:35:19 -0800 Anonymous Children are motivated by other rewards, like "school store money", certificates of acheivement, and even little stickers.Also, rewards should be based on personal acheivement, which might look different than a ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/140863/Should-schools-give-students-cash-for-good-grades?cpage=35#comment_140929 5100.140929 Thu, 14 Feb 2008 18:28:17 -0800 healthy11 Grades are very subjective. You can give the same paper to two different teachers in different schools, and they may not rate it the same. While money can motivate some ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/140863/Should-schools-give-students-cash-for-good-grades?cpage=36#comment_140901 5100.140901 Thu, 14 Feb 2008 17:38:53 -0800