Starting off the Year with No Slack
September 9, 2022
Let’s face it, we all check our grades and whine about the results because we had higher expectations. Just a little reality check: Sometimes we complain rather than thinking about it and determining what we can change to become better people. One of the most crucial quarters is Quarter 1. The start of the school year establishes your character in the eyes of your teachers and your goals for how far you want to advance as a learner. It’s always a good idea to ask for assistance, and this article will undoubtedly provide you with some pointers on how your rocky or successful beginning can only become better.
TIP 1. BALANCE
There is no doubt that students struggle to reconcile their personal and academic lives. Time management is undoubtedly a skill that requires practice to master, but it is possible. Maintain your resolve and alter your routine. When you get home, give your unfinished work some thought and make sure you comprehend the course material. Set boundaries for yourself while doing this. What distracts you so you can turn it off momentarily?
TIP 2. WORK ETHIC
You will undoubtedly set the standard for yourself based on the work ethic you displayed in the first quarter. The momentum you establish early will help you develop the endurance necessary to achieve your individual academic goals. Your teachers will see how committed you are in learning and not simply the grade, which will reflect well on you. Most people make the error of being reluctant to ask for further assistance. Asking for clarification when you don’t understand what the teacher is saying demonstrates your interest.
TIP 3. COMMUNICATION
It’s key to get to know your professors if you want to feel at ease in the classroom. Simply ask your professors for their suggestions on how you might do better. Here are some of their opinions on this subject.
To care. You can’t imagine how much good you will do in life if you just care about everything that you do. A lot of people don’t find the utility nor interest in school but even if you don’t personally care about it, by still making an effort and finding a way you will succeed. You need to put time aside to get better at the things your not good at. — Mr. Cotter Lamb Don’t leave anything for the last minute. At the end of the quarter everyone wants to have good grades and when you realize that you need to start caring it’s too late. Try to do everything before hand and that way you will have less stress. — Mr. Diego Garcia
TIP 4. REMINDERS & PLANNERS
Our school’s iPads provide us with the wonderful option of having app reminders available. When it comes to deadlines, they are really helpful. They prioritize taking care of themselves so that they may enjoy the accomplishment of crossing things off their own to-do list. You may use the calendar app or purchase a planner to keep track of deadlines and significant events like club meetings or community service hours. Remind yourself to also connect your phone with the school’s calendar!
With these suggestions, you may get a head start on improving yourself for the quarter. Being more resilient at the start will help you finish the semester with the same mindset.
