To whom it may concern,

                      On October 3rd, 2014 my son (Christopher Vineyard) broke his neck in a football game for Yucca Valley High School.  Through the surgery and follow up appointments, He ended up missing a lot of school.  Which in turn affected his grades.  He was living with his mother in Southern California at the time, And she apparently was unable to help stay on top of the problem.   Now that he is living up here with me, I intend to keep on top of it and continually working at this problem.  He and I have discussed the importance of education, And how much he really needs to catch up on all that he has missed.  He is really excited about this school year, and especially playing football again.  He has worked very hard through all of his physically therapy.  He wants nothing more than to move on with his life especially after this Major set back he has been through.  We have discussed the type of grades he will need to make up what he has lost, the G.P.A. he will need to maintains over the next three years.  
	     He is willing to put in the necessary work and effort needed to catch up on all of his grades,  But I am concerned, that not letting him play football this season will be a major discouragement, And cause more damage than good.  I am writing this letter in hopes that you will understand the circumstances and see that my son is a good kid,  And shouldn't need to be punished any further.  He has already been through
 a lot with the injury and the transition from living with his mother to living with me .  

	Thank you for your time and understanding,
	
	Jeremy Vineyard