#howtobesuccessfulinhighschool

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high school advice from a senior

1. grades matter

if your goal after high school is going to college or community college, then getting good grades matters. your freshmen year grades are going to be super important so please don't slack off. grades can help you get more money for scholarships, opportunities, etc.

2. don't be afraid to ask for help

at the beginning of high school, i was afraid to ask for help and sometimes i still am. but, you should never let yourself be confused during class, or else you won't succeed in that class. if you don't like your teacher, then try to see if your school offers free tutoring by upperclassmen. also, ask upperclassmen or friends that have taken the class before for help.

3. join extracurricular activity like a sport or a club

not only do clubs help you fill you after school time but they help you met new people in the process. by joining clubs, it will help you stay active in the community and help you when you are applying to colleges. ALSO, join a club that interests you not because someone forced you to do it because you will enjoy it if you want to be there.

4. be yourself

in high school, you will lose a lot of friends during your transition to middle school to high school. please don't change yourself for anybody and make sure to stand your ground. people will try to be fake and do things just because it is popular but in the end, it will cause more harm than good. please don't do anything stupid that could be used against in the future._

5. YOUR MENTAL HEALTH is more important than your grades

please, please, please listen to me when i say this. i have worked hard during my past for years of high school. there have been a couple of times where i pushed myself to the max and didn't allow myself to have any time for myself. i got really anxious and my mental health was not good for a year so please don't try to push yourself too harder because of school you need a good balance.

6. balance is key

for you to be successful in high school, you need to find a way to balance homework, an after school activity and your social life. life can run its course and turn haywire if you decide to procrastinate and wait till the last minute. try to start to plan out your day when you are at school by using a planner or using google calendar available online.

7. enjoy every moment as if it is your last

i can tell you what the first day of high school felt like and the feeling of excitement in my stomach. i remember thinking i can't wait till i graduate when i was a freshman and now i am a senior. i can't believe everything went so fast so please enjoy the moments you have. have a dance party with your friends! tell your crush you like them. go to prom. go to a party and be responsible. go to a football game. just enjoy every moment you have because you don't know when it will end.

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