Both parents and local lawmakers are outraged over New Design High School's program allowing students to work the concessions stand at the Rooftop Films festival for gym credit. Though one student said it was because the school would rather students spend time on their studies, one PS 290 mother said, "If that ever happened in my son's school, I would boycott the school. Taking care of your heart and your body is just as important as math and English." Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer also spoke out against the school, saying, "Unless students are using popcorn to shoot hoops, you have to go to gym class." Quick, tell everyone that's what they've been doing the whole time and call it a day!
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