What Should I Do In High School

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What should I be doing in high school?

High School Bucket List

Take classes you actually want to take.

Go to a football game!

Find a mentor. This can be a teacher, coach, or school counselor.

Participate in student government.

Join clubs.

Attend a musical.

Help a fundraiser.

Participate in a science fair.

What should I be doing as a freshman in high school?

Here is a great bucket list of things to do your freshman year!

1) Get organized.

2) Participate in the club community.

3) Take challenging classes.

4) Look into AP and SAT subject tests.

5) Find your niche!

6) Befriend upperclassmen.

7) Attend school events.

8) Meet new people.

How do I become a top student?

Get Organized. Making a plan for what you're going to do and when you're going to do it will make sure you're always ahead of the curve - literally.

Don't multitask.

Divide it up.

Sleep.

Set a schedule.

Take notes.

Study.

Manage your study space.

Which year is hardest in high school?

While junior year is often the hardest year of high school, the transition from middle school to 9th grade can also be tough.

Is high school scary?

Starting high school can be scary, and it's perfectly normal to feel nervous. Stay positive, and remember that your new classmates feel nervous, too. Before your first day, try to learn about your new school by checking out its website and social media pages.

How can I learn 10x faster?

Say out loud what you want to remember.

Take notes by hand, not on a computer.

Chunk your study sessions.

Test yourself.

Change the way you practice.

Exercise regularly.

Get more sleep.

Why do I feel sleepy when studying?

A major cause of falling asleep while studying is getting too comfortable. The main tip for this would be to not study in your bed. Keep your study area and sleeping area separate so that your brain can clearly differentiate between the two. Preferably sit on a desk and chair with your back straight.

What should I do if I fail my exams?

Don't panic. It sounds obvious, but it really is important not to panic once you leave the exam hall.

Don't completely write the exam off.

Talk to other people.

Think about your options.

Value effort above outcome.

Know that it happens to everyone.

Don't take it personally.

Learn from it.

How can I be smart in class?

Pay attention in class.

Take good notes.

Plan ahead for tests and projects.

Break it down. (If you have a bunch of stuff to learn, break it into smaller chunks.)

Ask for help if you get stuck.

Get a good night's sleep!

How many hours do top students sleep?

The American Academy of Sleep Medicine has recommended that children aged 6–12 years should regularly sleep 9–12 hours per 24 hours and teenagers aged 13–18 years should sleep 8–10 hours per 24 hours.