I am a freshman in high school and I don't think my grades are waht they should be. What should I do?
546132
Talk to your teachers and find out why.\nIs it a matter of homework completion? class participation? quality of projects or research papers? Quiz results? Test results?\nDo they perceive you as "off-task" in class?\nGet some assisstance on 'how to study' for that class.  Some students think that staring at the text re-reading the same 2 paragraphs is studying.  In order to study, you need to actively interact with the material.  This is where tutoring could help.  Also of help are inventing games, making flashcards, making your own summaries, charts, graphs, pictures, reading the material out loud, summarizing it out loud in your own words--and then bringing that to your teachers in class the next day, saying, "This is what I got from rereading this chapter, is that right?", writing your own test for the chapter, trying to choose what is most significant to learn, developing your own essay question for the chapter...the sooner you learn how YOU best study and learn, the easier the rest of high school and your college will be.
226632
Dude, that is soooo unfair. I think u should explain to the principal what happened, show her ur scouts badge and everything. If u have good grades that would help a lot, u could show her what a good guy u are and help around the school. Don't u have tests coming up? U could also say that u need to review some stuff for the tests. I hope this helps and everything turns out ok for u dude. Don't worry I am sure u'll be fine.
564228
Talk to the teachers about what you can do and do it well. Finish up all missed assignments and if possible do extra credit work. Good luck.
129179
First, figure out how you are going to do better this semester. Then, tell your parents flat out what your grades were. Ask them to help you with your plan to raise them. They might be mad at you for getting bad grades, but they will be much more supportive if you take a responsible approach to them.
822859
your off to a good track with your volunteer activities.  try to improve your gpa, take the act/sat, and take on more leadership position roles.  go and ask your school counselor, she/he can give you advice. good luck.
685976
You go to school to earn an education, not a grade. Learn from your mistakes and do better next time. One grade, after all, is not the end of the world. Getting extremely upset will only make your other grades suffer.
724409
As a freshman in high school you should be focusing on your school education. Not that type of behavior in school.\nThat boy should keep his hands off of you.
737170
Do your 1/2 of the assignment, and before class starts on Monday, go to your teacher and tell her what is happening. Or better yet, if you have your teacher's email, email him/her the situation right now. The teacher probably has other contact info with your homework partner. Make sure you email your teacher before Sunday night though, or else your teacher will have the excuse of 'you waiting till the last minute to tell them.' to not deal with the issue. Explain to them [either in email or before class] that you just can't get your partner to do anything, and that you have worked very hard, and are prepared. Make sure that you seem like the good, responsible student. And ask all nicely how you would really like to be graded seprately, for the obvious reason. Most teachers i've had are really cool about this.\n And don't forget to make your partner look like a total idiot, that they are, in front of class, when you do present. Make sure that it's very very obvious that you did the homework, and they didn't. \nMake them seem very very inferior. \nI totally know how you feel, I'm a freshman in High school, and i've had plenty of upperclassmen already do that to me, just for the @#*! fact that i'm freshman and i care about my grade.\nHey, look on the bright side. Now you can gather your homies and jump someone. \nhahahahahhahahhahhahh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! oh yes! YEEEESSSSSSS!!!!!!!\nJust make sure that you don't get caught. And that the person, has no evidence whatsoever! No evidence. None!!!!\nhahahahhahahahah!!!!!!!!!!! \njust don't get carried away. Remember, you're the GOOD student. ;-)
559762
If he went through a rough patch in high school I would suggest that he go to community college for one year and get straight As in everything. Then try for a better school instead of going straight into something mediocre.
491412
Don't get so fixated on grades that you drive yourself crazy. Make sure your life has balance. Colleges like to see that you have a life and interests outside school.\n\nThe key to getting A's in high school is to make sure you do all your assignments and turn them in on time, in addition to studying hard for every test. If the teacher offers extra credit for something, do it even if you are already getting a good grade, just to buy yourself a little wiggle room in case you blow something later. And remember, even if you get a B (or worse) the world won't end and you will still be able to get in a good college.\n\nThe most important thing is that you continue to enjoy learning. Have fun and take advantage of all the experiences that high school has to offer.
271448
Your just a regular 6th grader. I was kinda like that. Your fine. Just do your home work more often. Iknow a lot of people who don't do the work and it really hurts their grade.
23686
In what year of high school are you (or whoever this concerns) in? This matters, because most likely, if your GPA is low right now, it'll take at least a year to raise it. This is because you're probably going to have to take a tougher academic schedule. Taking high track, AP or IB courses is a sure way to skyrocket a GPA. However, there are other ways: an internship, work study or vocational course that you can receive credit hours for, an academic summer camp you can receive credit for (and take it from me, I've done two summer academic camps, and they are LOADS OF FUN!), or even independent study (like working on your own projects and submitting it to teachers or guidance counselors for extra credit). Regardless of which method you choose, you've got to work harder than you are working now, and it's gonna take a ton of discipline. The best tip has already been given: DON'T PROCRASTINATE!! Keep working hard!
1151453
It's hard to say because you've got some things going for you and something not. I think you'll get into a college, though it may not necessarily be a really GOOD college. Your high school grades don't look so hot, but you did get a relatively high SAT score. However, almost all of the 11 colleges I've applied to have told me that grades play higher in the admissions process than do the test scores. On the other hand, you have a lot of activities and have shown leadership skills. My suggestion? Better make absolutely sure your admissions essay is bangin' and you've got really awesome teacher recommendations. I think you'll be fine. Just don't expect to get into any ivy league schools.
249410
Study harder. If that's not the problem then talk to your teacher & try to figure out what to do. They will know best what you need to do to pull up your grade. Oh and tell your parents if you are still in grade school so they don't find out later & get really mad, unless you know you can pull it up or they won't find out. But if you do tell them then approach them with the "I'm really trying & I don't know what else to do" attitude so you'll be less likely to get in trouble!
47099
Do your homework and get good grades\nthis will help you later also introduce yourself to people that are freshmen too dont be too shy when you see somone you want to talk to try not to become just a Jock or Nerd try to be a little of both take programing classes if you can and sign up for a sport the most respected teams are Soccer, Football and Basketball so tryout for one or more of these and if your going to try druges "Eventhough you should not" dont leave the place you were at stay in the basment or garage untill it wears off and if you do eX drink lots of water but the best way is to stear clear of drugs alltogether E-mail me if you need more help Bustercube@yahoo.com ect....
798750
When you take the tests for your grades do feels that you had no clue or did you just get it wrong, maybe you do not  fully understand the lesson, I am assuming you do STUDY.  Try writing down your not of key points and review the night your test.  Try a study buddy, ask each other questions on the material.  Good luck, don't give up. Knowledge is power.
796410
I actually have a big problem when it comes to school myself. Im actually very intelligent, (sorry for flaunting it hehe)  but I have a problem with work ethic. As a result, my grades are suffering and Im underachieving tremendously. I gathered from this rather qucikly that school is what you make it...and getting good grades seriously enhances the overall experience.\n\nSo I would say grow a pair and study/do homework..believe me, life is alot easier when you get good grades