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Get on the honor roll this year!

 

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I have never been on the honor roll, and I need advice on how to get better grades. I study about 15 minutes a day. What more should I do?

 

Dear Student,

The new school year is just starting, so how about hitting the books for more than that quick quarter hour? After school every day, set yourself up in a quiet well-lighted place and plow through your work, subject by subject. Take mini breaks for rejuvenate, but not mega ones. Instead of passively reading textbooks, grab a pencil and underline key sentences or take notes. That way, you’ll be studying actively so the information has a better chance of sinking into your brain—and staying there.

 

Can your mother or father help you prepare for you vocabulary or spelling tests? Perhaps Dad could read off the words for you to define or spell. Don’t let yourself get behind, seek help from teachers when you need it and shine in at least one subject. You really can become a better student!

 

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BY CAROL WESTON ON 9/22/2011 12:00:00 AM

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just pay attention in class and study hard. That's all i did to get on the honor roll

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by Happygirl247 on 9/11/2012 10:31:41 PM

 
 



MOD!MOD!MOD!
So im going into grade 8 soon, and at my school that is the only year they give out honor roll and awards. I really want to get a couple awards, but i have to balance a job that i love, so i dont want to quit. how can i balance it all?




Hey girl, that's great that ya wanna step it up in academics this year! It might even help you to have to balance a job because that means you'll need to stay organized. So be sure to plan ahead, and keep an organized calendar so you don't procrastinate on schoolwork. Do all your homework, and if your grades aren't quite where you want them to be, don't be afraid to get a li'l extra help after school. Ask all your questions in class, and don't skimp on sleep. You can do it, chica! 
Carrie R.

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by littlemissfashion on 7/16/2012 2:51:26 PM

 
 

I'm a straight "A" student and i'm on the honor roll, all you need to do is STUDY and put 100 percent effort on school work and homework! If your in 6th grade study or do homework for 60 minutes if your in 7th grade study or do homework for 70 minutes....etc. Hope this helps!

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by ally123oxox on 1/13/2012 3:50:33 PM

 
 



MOD MOD MOD MOD!!!!!!
I have recently started school and am a strsight A student! But now I have started to slack off!! I really need tips to pull myself back together!
PLZZ HELP!!




Hey girlie,

Since it's almost 2012, make it one of your New Years Resolutions to get back on track! Remember that it's not only the first half of the year that counts: the second half matters too! You still have lots to learn, and thinking of 2012 as a fresh start could help you start working hard again. You may need to do a "spring cleaning" of your locker to get organized, or re-dedicate time in your schedule to doing homework, or even changing your study habits to adjust. But I know you can do it!!! Smile We're rooting for you! 
Lauren C.

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by koolcookie on 12/30/2011 9:00:49 PM

 
 

I would study waaayyy more than 15 minutes. Take time each night to study and stop playing video games or watching tv. grades get u farther in life, not anything else. throw aside the ipod for a while and hit the stacksSmile

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by myfatsquirrel on 12/23/2011 5:17:48 PM

 
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