My goals and expectations for the coming school year are beginning to feel a bit…
Time flew by way too fast during my first two years of high school, and this year I am a junior. I…
I am starting to realize how important this school year will be for me. I am a…
This year I am a junior at Birdville High School. Last year I ran to be president of Key club and…
Every year I always make a checklist for myself, focusing on what I want to accomplish academically, socially, and athletically that year. I believe it has helped me to focus on what is important and what things take priority in my life. Sadly, I have realized in recent weeks that my academics took precedence over a lot of other options in high school. Therefore, my advice to high school students regardless of their grade is to find a balance between fun and seriousness in their lives in order to get the most enjoyment and the best education out of their high school years.
Some days, it seems as if it’d be easier to go back to the days when our parents controlled what we did, where we went, what we ate, and a million other things that shaped our world. Now that you’re in high school though, most of the decision-making falls on your shoulders, especially about what you do at school. Need help to get motivated and figure out how to make this year your best yet? Check out three secrets to success.
My first day of high school was daunting. I knew only a handful of other students, was wearing what I had deemed a ridiculous uniform for the first time in my life, and carried around all my textbooks because I did not realize that they were not needed every day. What I wanted to hear on that first day of high school was the reassurance that everything was going to be OK. And it was. High school was challenging academically, socially, and emotionally, but I not only got through it, but found new friendships and experiences along the way.
There is one main thing that I think all high school students should know. (There is more than one thing of course, but I know you are already on information overload so I decided to keep it simple.) I don’t just want to tell you to work hard while you are in high school, although that is important if you want to have success in your life. No, I think that one of the most important things that most students fail to realize is how fast it will all be over.
After junior year, I figured, “If I got through the ACT, SAT, and all my AP exams, I can get through anything senior year throws at me -- piece of cake!” Truth is, I find that it’s a lot more complicated than it seems.
I’m really looking forward to this year and the memories I’m going to make along the way. There are so many things I would like to get out of my last year of high school. I want to get the best education I can before heading off to college.
