i disagree with the argument that tutoring can take place during "non-essential" classes. to begin with, i strongly resist the
label "non-essential." education is more than the ability to pass a standardized test: indeed, it is more than the acquisition of
knowledge. i believe that education is deeply intimately concerned with the development of the human person. students who
do not experience the thrill of performing in front of a live audience, the joy of creating poetry, or the satisfaction of strenuous
athletic training have been poorly served by the public school system.

9 according to the editorial, what would happen if schools took away non-essential classes?
a)
students would lose their break from the boredom of traditional classes.
b)
students would save both the district and taxpayers a lot of money.
c)
students would miss out on receiving a well-rounded education.
d)
students would perform more poorly on standardized tests.