High school can be difficult if you aren’t prepared for it. For some, high school brings along their first failing grade. To be sure you keep your GPA and class rank high, try following these steps.
Take Good Notes
Good notes help you remember things later when studying or doing homework. If you think you will forget how to do something, explain it to yourself in your notes so you won’t forget. Try using cornell notes to keep your notes organized.
Be Organized
Keep all of your papers in a certain section for easy reference. Many people use different folders for each class they have in order to keep their papers separate and organized.
Use Time Wisely
When you don’t have anything to do in a class, finish any homework you have been given or study for an upcoming test.
Talk to Your Teachers
The more your teacher knows you want to succeed, the better.
Sleep
Don’t stay up until 2 a.m. studying for a test. Give yourself plenty of time to study so that you can be rested the day of your test. According to KidsHealth, most teens need about 8.5 to 9 hours of sleep each night.
Pay Attention
This may seem obvious, but focus on what your teacher says to the class. If you zone out during a lecture, you could miss the entire
Do Extra Credit
If your teacher offers extra credit, take advantage of it. It can really help boost your grade.
Attend Tutorials
If you don’t understand something in class, ask your teacher about it during tutorial sessions. This will keep you from getting behind. Also, use tutoring incentive coupons to boost your grades – for every hour you attend tutorials you can choose to receive either 10 points towards a quiz grade, five points towards a test/project grade or one late homework assignment pass. You can print one out here.
Attend Class
The less you miss school, the less you will get behind. When you get behind, it can be easy to get stressed and overwhelmed and sometimes you don’t end up learning the material at all. Unless you get sick or have an emergency, you should always go to class.
Study Groups
Create a study group with a group of friends so you can all study together. This way, if you don’t understand something you have friends that can help you grasp the concept.
