Need help with high school?
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My guess is that it isn't as easy as it looks for them.  Even the very brightest kids, who don't have to work as hard at the academics, probably have to work harder at the other stuff.\n\nSuggest you read "...Habits of Highly Successful Teens" ... Covey is the author?  Anyway, it's a good "life lessons" book. Make sure you have a planner/calendar and mark in committments, deadlines, tests, homework.  Develop a file system where you can keep things organized so you don't spend your time looking for things.\n\nGood idea to switch to APs if you can handle them. Keep your eye on the academics...ask for help if you feel you need it (from teachers, other students.) Always do your homework. Study hard.  DON'T CHEAT. Read for pleasure at least a few minutes everyday. It'll help your vocabulary and give you some quiet time to yourself.\n\nPerhaps narrow down extracurricular activities to the 2-4 things you really have a passion about. Colleges are more interested in those, anyway, vs. you being involved in SO many things that it's really impossible for you to be passionate about any of them.\n\nMake sure you get a good night's sleep and eat breakfast, to give you energy during the day. DO NOT DRINK OR DO DRUGS. That will sap you energy and ability to concentrate/focus. Try to minimize junk food, particularly soda, which are basically empty calories.\n\nPlay sports as one of your extracurriculars to stay in shape, and/or add some light exercise to help with that.  Walk if you can, vs. drive. Take the stairs vs. elevator when you can.\n\nTry to minimize your IM, phone, computer and tv time.  Meaning, just keep it in check, don't let it interfere with your other, higher priority things.\n\nOf course, this doesn't mean you shouldn't stay close with your friends.  They are a great support system and good for you in so many ways... and some of them will still be friends with you 30 years from now!\n\nShoot for getting into the best possible college you can, and work hard once you're there, too.  Enjoy yourself, but work hard.\n\nAs I say, it probably isn't as easy as it seems for others around you. They probably feel as insecure as you do.  Be yourself, hang in there, try to improve but don't expect perfection.  You're moving in the right direction, just keep going, working on things little by little.\n\nGood luck.
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Go to the School Administration office and they will help you through the process.
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Contact the school.  Don't be afraid.
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speak to your parents, or you could speak to your teacher about getting help... you can do it!
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First buy a dictionary then finish high school.
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Make sure to ask questions or ask for help if you don't understand something.  You are capable of getting passing grades if you try.  If you are really trying to do your assignments and do well in school, and you are failing, you are probably not placed in the right class, so talk to a school counselor.  School counselors are also good supports for dealing with the "drama" and personal issues.\n\nTry to find some friends who are a positive influence on you and support for you, then try not to get caught up in the drama, which is in every high school.  Use a journal or someone you trust to talk to that is outside the school (like a parent or mentor) and hang in there.  High school is over before you know it.  But make sure you pass so you can graduate.  Good luck!
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Yes, colleges and universities have information packages they send out to prospective students.  Often you can request them on line.  Most universities now have websites that describe their programs so that may be a good place for you to start.  Talk to the guidance counselor at your high school and you may find an excellent source of advice there.  Best of luck.
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All high school classes give you high school credits...\nTalk to the high school guidance counselor for more in depth information, I'm sure my high school's system is different than yours.
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I suffered from severe depression in high school and I sincerely don't think I would've made it through without the support of my friends and a couple of adults that I trusted.  If you trust this teacher and want to speak to her about what's going on with you, please do it.  I know it's scary, but ask her if you guys can talk after school or something, and if it would help you, ask your friend to be there with you too.\nThere are also many helplines you can call that are totally confidential and free.  I'm listing a website below and they have an 800 number as well.  Good luck to you and please remember that you don't have to deal with this alone.
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High school is good enough
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I'm just finishing up my freshman year in high school. Don't worry! You're going to be fine. Get to know your teachers and the building. Ask friends who are upperclassmen what it's like. Joining clubs or doing sports are an awesome ways to meet people. And the best way to get noticed is to just be yourself.
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ask your school counselor
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The point of going to school is to actually learn enough that you can earn a living for your family (if you get married and have one later). You didn't say what grade you're in with school. If you are having problems with the subjects, go to the teachers to get help- if they can't help if there is a boys/girls club around- they usually have someone around who can help you. Many libraries have resources to help with homework problems too. I've seen several young people turn their grades from Fs to Cs then from Cs to B+. You can do it too. Give it a try- you may surprise yourself. I believe you can do it.
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You need to give more info if you actually want help. Study harder, pay more attention in school, and do your homework. I'm sure you'll be fine. You can also ask your teacher if there is anything you can do to bring your grade up. Like extra credit, or somehting you haven't turned in. Good luck.
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still looking for homework help? THanks
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Contact the coach at the high school and see if he has any recommendations.
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The problem I have encountered in my kids high school is a lack of content in classes that are not Honors or AP level.  The coursework provides little homework and the projects are lame.  Nothing is learned.  Add content or drop the class from the school!   More kids need to be academically stretched and challenged!