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It's a really complicated situation, as there's different reasons for bad grades popping up.
If a student is legitimately struggling to keep up with their classes, then they shouldn't be punished.
If a student is willfully neglecting their work, then yes. She should be barred from participating.
If a student was doing good and suddenly isn't, that's an alarming sign that should be looked into. (I was one of these students in Middle and High School. I don't think any of the staff really recognized the signs.)
If a student is doing moderately well in most things, but is struggling in a particular area, then maybe it should be looked into to see what the issue is. If it's a learning thing (IE: needing tutoring in that subject), then they shouldn't be barred. But if it's just a thing of not applying themselves, or not caring about the class, then maybe an argument could be made there.
A lot of different scenarios with different results and responses. It is a complicated matter.
If a student is legitimately struggling to keep up with their classes, then they shouldn't be punished.
If a student is willfully neglecting their work, then yes. She should be barred from participating.
If a student was doing good and suddenly isn't, that's an alarming sign that should be looked into. (I was one of these students in Middle and High School. I don't think any of the staff really recognized the signs.)
If a student is doing moderately well in most things, but is struggling in a particular area, then maybe it should be looked into to see what the issue is. If it's a learning thing (IE: needing tutoring in that subject), then they shouldn't be barred. But if it's just a thing of not applying themselves, or not caring about the class, then maybe an argument could be made there.
A lot of different scenarios with different results and responses. It is a complicated matter.