School administrators have been debating whether to keep, or end after school athletics. Due to sport suspension, more students have successful grades. Therefore, schools should suspend sports in order for students to improve grades, to reduce costs, and adjust American academics. As educators know, students should focus on schoolwork instead of sports to improve their grades. For example, in the fall of 2012, Premont Independent School District had 80 percent of students pass their classes compared to 50 percent the previous semester (Ripley 10). According to Ripley, students have had more time for homework and don’t get behind on their schoolwork (10).This information supports why students have been failing classes and have not put