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 Kayonna Jones' report card for third advisory. - Kayonna Jones
Thursday, May 19, 2011 By Kayonna Jones
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Most teens in high school really don’t care about their GPA, they just want to know if they passed the class or not. This is a common problem that should be taken seriously because your GPA stays with you almost your whole adult life. So, are you struggling with your GPA? Then here are some easy tips to help you boost your GPA and get straight A’s!
Tip #1: Always Be Respectful!
Even if this tip doesn’t apply to you it’s always good to still read it and get more information. Its just like the Golden Rule, “Do unto others as you want others to do unto you”. It also shows that you are a leader and that you have integrity. When you respect your teacher and others around you it can boost your participation grade, behavior, confidence and image.
Tip #2: Be Prepared!
Straight A students ALWAYS come to class prepared. Preparation is key because in most classes there’s a warm-up that must be done at a specific time. If you come to class prepared it won’t even be a problem because you already have your materials ready to go to work. It will eventually lead to you being organized. Organization, in turn, will save you time, frustration, and will help you finish your work more quickly and efficiently.
Tip #3: Pay Attention!
No teacher wants a clown in his or her class constantly talking, making jokes and just simply being rude. When you don’t pay attention how do you expect to learn anything and get a good grade? Lacking attentiveness will force you to copy off someone else's paper and still not fully understand the material. This will get you nowhere in life or school. If you really want to get an A you have to pay attention so you can fully understand your work and score high.
Tip #4: Participate!
Believe it or not participation can affect your grade dramatically. In fact, in some classes, it makes up 25 percent of your final grade. It’s good to get involved whenever possible in class by answering questions, passing out papers, etc. It shows your teacher that you understand what you’re doing and that you’re willing to learn.
Tip #5: Follow Instructions!
I’m pretty sure there’s a list of classroom rules in every teacher’s class. It’s really self explanatory but think of it this way: if you were at your job and you followed the instructions, you’d most likely get a raise. But what if you don’t? You’d get fired. These same standards apply to school. Being hard-headed will get you an F but being virtuous will get you an A!
Tip #6: Do all of your work!
Every assignment counts! Even If you get a low score on an assignment it’s still better than a big fat zero, which can make an A on another assignment go down 50%. I know right? That’s a dramatic downfall. Just remember that every percentage and assignment counts--and don’t forget extra credit!
Tip#7: Ask Questions!
Don’t be embarrassed to ask a stupid question; there’s no such thing. If you don’t fully understand your work it’s best to ask your teacher for assistance rather than have pride and get a zero. Asking questions is all part of learning and your education. I mean, you had to ask questions in order to know what you know today, right?
Tip#8: Always Study!!!!!
There might be days when your teacher does not tell you to study or days when you don't have any homework, but you should take advantage of these days and study for about 15 to 30 minutes, whatever works best for you. This might seem hard and even impossible for the first few days but once you get into the habit of doing this everyday you'll be surprised by how much you learn and how much it pays off during test and quizzes.
So these were the simple tips I promised you. I hope they help you. In fact, I guarantee that if you do you will excel in your classes. GOOD LUCK!
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