THE TIP BOOK

Cope With Repeating a Grade

Cope With Repeating a Grade

+&; Determine, if you don't already know, WHY you are repeating the grade. Did you go to class? Did you pay attention? Write a list determining all the factors that may have led up to your downfall and decide how you will prevent a repeat of these mistakes in the future.
 
+&; Look in the mirror and promise yourself this will never happen again. Realize that you may have made a mistake, but you can overcome it.
 
+&;This is the hardest step ever. Drop your friends that contributed to this! Eliminate all the 'enablers' in your life - people who actively lead you astray or encourage unsuccessful behavior.
 
+&;Don't let your brain rot over the summer. Keep up with current events. Give yourself homework. If you have any major academic failings, get a tutor to help you catch up.
 
+&;Stop being a slacker. Make an effort to improve every aspect of your life. It takes a successful attitude to become a success. Wake up on time, get in shape, take up a sport, join a club. Stop procrastinating -- this applies to everything you do.
 
+&;Last but not least: don't give up! So you're repeating ... no one is perfect! You have been given an opportunity to go back and fix the mistakes you have made in the past. Forget about what other people might say or think -- devote yourself to making significant changes.
 
Tips;;
 
-Take notes and try to get in with a good crowd this year.
 
-Don't let history repeat itself; always remember: you can make history or be it ... your call.
 
-It helps to work with your teachers and get to know them.
 
-Don't let it happen again.
 
-Do your homework and go to class!
 
-Take it seriously.
 
-Failure is a fact of life, something that we all have to face sometimes. Just stay strong and don't give up. (: