Getting good grades
is the foundation
of success in life.
Here are a couple tips to
help you get the grades you want:
Organization
It makes everything else a little easier.
Divide your notebook into sections by subjects
and write down all your assignments
and class notes in each section.
Keep a filing cabinet at home
for all your returned assignments.
You can keep all your research in here too!
Don't Procrastinate.
Don't leave things for the
last minute, always plan ahead.
Keep A Calender or Planner
keep track of all deadlines,
such as projects, reports,
or presentations that are due.
Keep this in mind:
Studies show that when people do lots of things at once they tend to do a worse job on all of them than if they'd focused on just one thing at a time. So when you multitask as you study, you're less likely to absorb and retain the information you need to do well on that test.
8 Things You Oughta Know About... Dropping Out of School 1. If things are bad at school because you are being harassed (sexually or otherwise) or bullied, try changing schools rather than quitting. 2. Ask for help!!!! If academics are hard for you, see your school counsellor about a non-academic program, voluntarily set yourself back a grade, or get Learning Assistance (even if it is informally from a friend). 3. Drop outs have a harder time getting good, secure, decent paying jobs. 4. More and more entry level and trade specific jobs require a minimum of high school graduation. You can also receive your General Education Diploma (GED) 5. Dropping out gives you a lot of free time, even if you get a full time job, you are more likely to get in to a self destructive rut including drugs and/or alcohol. 6. Pregnancy is not a good reason to drop out and get a job, look in to your options before taking such a drastic step (many schools and communities have programs designed to keep teens with children in school). 7. Going back to school as an adult is not as easy as you think it will be, and often costs you money - high school is free. 8. Contrary to popular belief 16 is not a magic age at which dropping out is OK - many states make it a civil crime to drop out before 18 and many have laws against truancy (unexplained absences from school). What is the ETV Program? The Education & Training Voucher Program (ETV) provides up to $5000 a year for college and vocational training. Am I eligible? You are eligible if * You are in foster care, were adopted from foster care after the age of 16 or you aged out of foster care. * You are 17-21 years old * You have a high school diploma or GED * You are accepted into or enrolled in an accredited college or vocational/ technical training program How do I apply? Visit Click on Colorado Complete the easy online application Download the financial aid release form and student accounts statement Bring the form to your school to submit on your behalf What can ETV funds be used for? Tuition Books/Computers School Supplies Living Expenses Rent Childcare Health Insurance Groceries Transportation Can I call someone to ask more Questions? |