Middle School Manifesto
Middle
school is a very important
part of life. It prepares you for high school and has very important tests
during those 3 years. This will help you throughout the middle school years.
1.
Study! Study!
Study!
Whenever it’s for a test, your midterm exam,
or just because you want to get ahead, studying is important. It helps your
grades and it could help you get into the high school of your choice. Study a
bit each day, and your grades will go through the roof.
2.
Don’t be afraid
to ask for help
Have a problem with your homework? Studying
for a test? Don’t know what to do for your project? The answer: ask for help.
Even if you’re shy, you still need to ask, because nobody else will do it for
you. You can still ask your parents, but it’s safer to ask your teacher or your
school counselor. If you don’t have time during your school classes, you can
always do it during 0 period or lunch.
3.
The Right
Friends, Or the Wrong Friends
During your middle school years, you’ll meet
plenty of new people. If you’re going to make friends, make sure they’re the
right ones. If they have similar interests with you and have average or better
than average grades, get their phone numbers. If they’re totally different,
have grades plummeting, and probably might crash your house during a visit, you
better stay far, far away from them. Chances are, they could make you fail in
class, or kicked out of school.
4. Homework!
You
know what it is. Every class gives it. So shape up, and do your homework.
Don't, and you'll face the consequences, such as giving up the school of your
dreams. Homework is 20 percent of your grades, people! If you finish your
homework, you'll be going to the best high schools and getting better grades.
5. Pouring Cats and Dogs
This may seem silly and absurd, but that
changes when you get drenched in the rain forty blocks away from your house.
Never forget your umbrella. Whether it's at home or in your locker, never
forget it. You’ll end up drenched and cold. A word of advice, if you have any
money with you, and you see a 99 cent store, and you don’t have an umbrella
(though I advise that you should bring it to prevent it) buy one there if they
have one. And keep a backup in your bag just in case.
6. Defeat the Clutter Monster
This happens all the time. You try to find
your paper in your bag, and it’s like finding a needle in a haystack. So
organize and clean up. Schedule your available time and sketch in projects and
quizzes. Clean out your bag and your locker. Stack your textbooks somewhere
safe and nearby. Keep your books in one place. Place your papers and projects
somewhere safe from vacuums, pets, and little siblings. It’ll save time and
stress. And remember, this goes for everything. Work papers, forms,
applications, homework, charts, posters, and home projects.
7. Concentration
This happens to me all the time. You try to
work on your homework, and you get distracted. There's an
easy solution to your problem. First, do your homework in a quiet room. Then
clear away all things that might distract you, such as phones, computers and
laptops (Unless you need it for any typing), and any electronic devices that is
not academic. And when you're in class, don't take out your phone unless your
teacher says it's alright. Plus, try to concentrate at the teacher, no matter
how "boring" they are.
8. Socialize
This might not be necessary for all
of you. Perhaps you already have tons of friends. But for others, this may be
important. People who spend their time studying and not enough talking to
friends. I mean, it's nice to know that you study hard, but take time to meet
new friends and remember what I said about the friend part. The right friends
could help you but make sure you plan time for your studies as well.
