In my experience those who 'game' the system the most and for a large part of their life, continuing into the next generation even, are Americans born and bred.  Having had 2 kids go through South High School(father is 2nd generation American, and my family was here before Colorado was even a thought)the video and story above is exactly how South was 10 and 12 yrs ago.  Even 20 yr ago when we had exchange students at South we saw and were proud of all the refugee and immigrant kids who worked SO HARD, often surpassed kids who were born and raised here, who were committed to their school, and who were often valedictorian.  I look forward to retirement when I can go back to volunteering at South.  For 6 years I was on PTSA, often president or vice president.  My heart is with South, and my heart is with all students who are striving to do their best and don't have the support they need, American or foreign born.  Our children are our future. All children in this country are our children.