I need 55 hours of community service to gradutae high school and I don't know what to do! Any suggestions?
476057
Try volunteering at a local animal shelter to walk dogs...that'd be fun!
881455
When I was in high school, I was a straight A student.  I also got suspended 4 times. Why didn't they expel me? Because I knew how to STUDY SMART.  I was a sh*t of a kid - yet I knew how to work the system.  The key is to:    a) Understand and realise what you are    required to know.    b) Understand your deadlines.     c) MAKE A TIME MANAGEMENT PLAN.    d) Work efficiently - that is, work hard only on the items that are really important - assignments, exams etc.    e)   Stay motivated - constantly remind yourself why you are getting an education.        f) STICK AT IT - you can still have a social life and have fun, but remember your responsibilities and ADHERE TO YOUR TIME MANAGEMENT PLAN.        Anyone can do it - it's just a matter of organisation and targeted action.   Go for it!
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I think you can do anything that you set your mind to do.  If you want to get better grades you can.  I may sound like a cliche with the following saying, but "anything you want in life is work."  I liked what one person said earlier, focus on slight improvements in your grades and you will be on your way.  Additionally, this is something I learned early on (I am 33 now), but never be afraid to ask for help.  Whether its a teacher, another student that excels and is good at explaining things or seeing if your school has tutoring.  Some of the people I know who are doctors now were tutored all through high school and college to assure they were 1) on task and getting the work done and 2) had a grasp on the subject.\n\nI would also like to add, community college is a route (especially with how much college costs) you could save money by staying at home (if possible) and the transferring to a four-year college.  Also, the college that I went to (Ferris State University) for my bachelors and masters degrees works with students who might have struggled in high school, but have potential and works closely with the student the first and second year to make sure the student will succeed.  Ultimately, as I said earlier, making it happen will come down to you and your persistance, hard work (from this point forward) and commitment to setting your goals and keeping track of your progress.\n\nTalk to a guidance counselor at your high school or a teacher you trust about the change you want to make.  Keep a journal and sign a contract for yourself that states you are making this commitment to yourself.  \n\nI have worked at two universities, seen and worked with many new students  just like yourself who may have struggled or not put enough energy into high school early on, then came to college and were very successful.\n\nMuch luck!
920011
Check with you high school guidance office, they should help.
803300
do a lot of community service and you better have good grades.
44836
Go to your school placement office. They should be able to help you ASAP.
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Well, community service is not required by colleges, but it will make your application look better than someone else's. The amount of hours you should do depends on the college you want to go to. Junior colleges hardly need any, while more selective colleges like Ivy league Universities may be looking for those who have done 100+ hours a year. It all depends on how selective each college is. The more selective, the more competitive it is. Just keep in mind that more community service hours won't hurt.
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contact a local community collage or trade school.... what I did tho is I went to nurseing homes, so many are so under staffed that they will pay your way through the class.
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For a high school student you have done a remarkable job planning your future. You don't really need much help - you have things clearly mapped out. Good Luck.
564228
Talk to the teachers about what you can do and do it well. Finish up all missed assignments and if possible do extra credit work. Good luck.
612187
For a 13-yr old that's great!  By the time you're in mid-high school, you could work that down to 5:30-ish which would be great.  By the end of high school you'd be set for a cross-country scholarship at college!  :D
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Exaggerate on your hard work. Maybe you really don't care that much about community service (i.e.) but make it sound like you do. You probably think you don't want to sound like a wussy nerd, but that's what you have to do. Emphasize your achievements!
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If your goal is to attend a fly-by-night school that's not going to help you get a job doing anything but flip burgers, then by all means abscond with school.  But if you would like to attend a university or college that will lead to a four year degree and a better income, spend the time to get your diploma.  I can't think of anything that pressing in a teenaged life that would require you to drop out.  Most admissions boards would frown on it, and would question your wisdom and maturity.  It's called delayed gratification:  you plan your life in increments of five and ten years.  Quitting now means your income is reduced significantly, and then you have to spend money to get the study tools and the course to complete your GED.  And think of how many other people who did what you are considering, and didn't quite get around to finishing high school because something else came up.\n\nI take it your GPA isn't very high, given your last question.  It means that you haven't been spending much time on the books.  Go to your local community college and discuss the possibilities of taking some early college courses to make up for your high school errors.  Make sure you can transfer your community college credits to a four year school.  And get some tutoring:  your writing skills appear to be adequate, but you may need some help in your study skills.\n\nIt's your life that you are deciding, so take responsibility for it.
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Go to your school guidance counselor and ask for the name of the person at your school who is in charge of connecting students with after-school jobs. It's possible they may know of something you can do from home, like data entry. Bear in mind that even working from home has legal restrictions if you are under 16, like how many hours you can work, etc. It will help if you already have good grades, as most schools frown on students working if their grades need attention. Good luck!
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You need to do your homework, and research the requirements. Then you need to research financial aid, scholarships and grants.  \n\nYour first step in the research is to talk to your high school counselor if you are still in school.  If not, instead of using Yahoo answer, search the Internet and request information from the school or schools that interest you.
926432
Study, do your homework, see if there is extra credit that you can do.  There is still a lot of time in the school year.
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I will pass on some advice I was given just a few years ago when I went to nursing school and had children in aprox. the same grades:  Chef Boyardee and Franco American are fantastic cooks!!!  Believe me, my kids hate the stuff now but we existed on it for the 2 years I was in the program. You will NEED to set up some time for yourself to study. What I did was set a bedtime 7:30 and all the time up until that was for me and the kids. After they went to bed I cracked my books, sometimes I could crack them while they were up but I never retained what I read. Don't be afraid to ask for help is also very important. Kentucky had some childcare grants---FREE that allowed me to afford childcare for those times when school was cancelled or had a half day. You can get some tips by getting in contact with the nursing dept. at the school you plan on attending and find out if such a program exists in your state. You are also better off getting the basic req.s out of the way first. You won't have time if they throw in some community service or clinicals after class. The hours are never what they tell you they are going to be. I also used multi colored pens to rewrite my notes at the end of the day so that important info stuck out.