As seen on the news, people are worried about the future of America due to the lowered standards and expectations of today's student. Going through the public education system in America today lowers students standards and teaches them that not doing a job 100% is satisfactory. Grades ranging from a 65% through 80% are usually considered a passing grade at most schools. The fact that I can get through high school with a 70% average and still have it be considered satisfactory bothers me. It shows me that by not working as hard as I possibl ....