TWO MONTHS TO GO! How to finish the school year strong!
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1. What is your current situation?
Know where you stand. Are your grades in a good place? Are you struggling? It’s not too late to make things better. And we know it might be tough, but talk to your teachers or your counselor. If you’re willing to help yourself, they’ll help you do it.
- If you have one class that’s an issue, you know where to focus.
- If you’re struggling in more than one class, figure out where you should focus to make the most improvement.
- Are you missing assignments? Ask if you can get partial credit.
2. Pick a goal.
If you don’t have a target, you don’t know where to aim.
- Do you want to go from a C to a B in science? Find out what you can do, like turning in missing work or going above and beyond on a final project.
- Is your goal to maintain your grades, but do really well on finals? Create a study plan and stick to it.
3. Prepare for finals and final projects – NOW!
Do you want to finish on a good note? Start prepping now!
- Two months may seem like a long time, but it’s not. Taking 20 minutes of study each weekday can pay off in a big way.
- If you have a final project, start now. Figure out obstacles you’ll face, while you still have time to overcome them. You’ll thank yourself later when other students are stressing over that deadline.
4. Show up.
We get it. The sun is out. The weather is warm. There are a lot of things you’d rather be doing. But don’t get distracted now. Show up to class, physically and mentally. Remember, this is your last chance to:
- Pull up your grades
- Earn class participation points
- Strengthen your connections with teachers
Plus, you DON’T want to miss assignments and deadlines that could tank your grade at the last minute.
5. Work WITH your teachers.
Keep a good relationship with your teachers, especially as the year finishes up. Teachers can be really helpful in your future. They can provide letters of recommendation for college applications, job applications, or internship opportunities. And they might even be talking to the teachers you’ll have next year. Having a good relationship with your teacher now might result in getting off to a great start with next year’s teachers in the fall. 🙂