Here we are March 2009. For most of us we are approaching the last month of the first quarter. However, for many students across the country they are approaching the 4th quarter.
Since January 2009, I have spoken to approximately 5,600+ students in the state of Georgia. By the time this quarter is actually over it will be closer to almost 7,000. Some of them know what they'll be doing come this fall, some of them are a little shaky as to what they will be doing and others are totally clueless. Here's where I step in and say, "it's not over until it's over."
For those of you who know what college you are going to, I say "Great, Bravo!" For those of you who are unclear, I say, "We can still get it done." Why am I so confident? What do I know that you don't? Nothing! The difference between me and you is , I have the confidence that you may not.
So, what do you do. First let's take a look at where you stand right now. On Monday morning go to your counselor and see where you are grade wise. Are you right on target? Have you taken all the necessary classes? Do you have the passing grade? If not, it's time to correct all or any or these question immediately. Do not let March 9th come and you still don't know. You may need to make up some assignments. Maybe even beg for some extra credit. Do you need a tutor who can help you study for the graduation test? Students in the state of Georgia need this test in order to graduate. Please don't be that student who gets pulled out of the graduation line because you didn't pass. Get organized immediately, do not get caught up in prom and end of the school years parties when the year is not over.
Second, what if your GPA is a little lower than you would like? What do you do? Can you say SUMMER SCHOOL? Let's take a class or two that may boost that GPA. Find a school (2-year college, community college, technical school, etc) that will allow you to attend for the summer for simply that reason. Summer school at this stage of the game is on a whole new level and you may find that it can help you land right on target.
These are just a few simple things that you can do to make sure you graduate and at least set yourself up for college. Remember, it's not over til it's over!
Since January 2009, I have spoken to approximately 5,600+ students in the state of Georgia. By the time this quarter is actually over it will be closer to almost 7,000. Some of them know what they'll be doing come this fall, some of them are a little shaky as to what they will be doing and others are totally clueless. Here's where I step in and say, "it's not over until it's over."
For those of you who know what college you are going to, I say "Great, Bravo!" For those of you who are unclear, I say, "We can still get it done." Why am I so confident? What do I know that you don't? Nothing! The difference between me and you is , I have the confidence that you may not.
So, what do you do. First let's take a look at where you stand right now. On Monday morning go to your counselor and see where you are grade wise. Are you right on target? Have you taken all the necessary classes? Do you have the passing grade? If not, it's time to correct all or any or these question immediately. Do not let March 9th come and you still don't know. You may need to make up some assignments. Maybe even beg for some extra credit. Do you need a tutor who can help you study for the graduation test? Students in the state of Georgia need this test in order to graduate. Please don't be that student who gets pulled out of the graduation line because you didn't pass. Get organized immediately, do not get caught up in prom and end of the school years parties when the year is not over.
Second, what if your GPA is a little lower than you would like? What do you do? Can you say SUMMER SCHOOL? Let's take a class or two that may boost that GPA. Find a school (2-year college, community college, technical school, etc) that will allow you to attend for the summer for simply that reason. Summer school at this stage of the game is on a whole new level and you may find that it can help you land right on target.
These are just a few simple things that you can do to make sure you graduate and at least set yourself up for college. Remember, it's not over til it's over!
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