How to Ace Middle School
Be organized., Pay close attention in class., Study, study, study!, Sleep more., Eat a healthy breakfast., Always get your homework done right when you get home., Ask questions when you are confused., Don't overbook yourself., Respect others., Make...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Be organized.
If you stay organized, you will surely have all your materials and be prepared to complete all your assignments and get a good grade.
Organizing is one of the basic keys to school success, so be sure to keep your locker and everything you need, organized, though some middle schools do not have lockers. -
Step 2: Pay close attention in class.
If the class is boring, try your best to pay attention and find a way to stay interested in the subject.
This means taking good notes, focusing your attention on the teacher, and following directions.
If you follow directions, you will succeed when you learn.
If you don't follow directions, you won't learn, and won't succeed in school either. , Studying helps you retain knowledge.
If you know information from previous years, school will be easier to deal with than you might think.
Review all the key points in every subject that you had, and study a little bit more for tests.
Try to study for about an hour, beginning a couple nights before your test.
Never cram your study time, but instead plan your studying period several days before hand.
That way, you'll be prepared with less stress. , If you can't sleep, see tips on sleeping better.
Sleeping will give your mind a rest, making you energetic when school starts.
Always get at least 8-10 hours of sleep during your pre-adolescent and adolescent years.
Good sleep habits will help you in the long run.
It's a good idea to wake up at least an hour earlier than when you have to leave for school.
Most 11 year old girls need about 10 hours of sleep to look, feel and BE their best.
So remember to have a nice long sleep before you go to school each day (e.g.
If you have to wake up at 6 a.m., you should try to be in bed by 8 p.m.). , Eating healthy things will improve you listening capability to the teachers and will make you ready to go.
Make sure to eat protein like eggs or bacon over sugary foods.
The sugar will perk you up in the short term, but you will then crash, causing it to be more difficult for you to concentrate. , This leaves more time for fun things but also makes you more responsible. , The teacher most likely wants to answer any questions you have about what they teach.
If you are too embarrassed to ask in class, (which you shouldn't be), ask the teacher in private, such as after school.
You can't learn anything if you don't understand it.
Usually when they talk about something you don't understand, and you don't ask about it, it'll lower your grade when you miss those questions on the test.
Teachers are there to help you learn, not intimidate you. , It's good to be involved in sports, clubs, or other extracurriculars, but don't join so many that you are unable to do well. , Be respectful to your peers and teachers.
If you do, people will respect you more and you will likely never get in trouble.
Treat others as you would like them to treat you.
If you make a good impression at the beginning of the year, the teacher will believe and trust you if you are accused of something.
Don't think that that means you can get out of trouble you cause though! , It's especially important in middle school to make some really good friends.
They're your support group and your lifeline in middle school.
If you have good friends, they'll be able to support you all through middle school and help you to achieve your very best.. , Don't text in class, it can get you in a lot of trouble, or even get your phone taken away.
Only use or have out your phone and other electronics when you have permission from a teacher to do so.
Remember that it can be disrespectful to the teachers if you have it out behind their back.
If you do have your phone or other electronics with you, keep it on silent.
It can detract your peers from learning and interrupt the teacher's teaching if your electronic goes off in the middle of class. -
Step 3: study!
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Step 4: Sleep more.
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Step 5: Eat a healthy breakfast.
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Step 6: Always get your homework done right when you get home.
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Step 7: Ask questions when you are confused.
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Step 8: Don't overbook yourself.
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Step 9: Respect others.
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Step 10: Make friends!
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Step 11: Don't bring phone or other electronics unless you can stay focused with it
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Step 12: it can distract you easily.
Detailed Guide
If you stay organized, you will surely have all your materials and be prepared to complete all your assignments and get a good grade.
Organizing is one of the basic keys to school success, so be sure to keep your locker and everything you need, organized, though some middle schools do not have lockers.
If the class is boring, try your best to pay attention and find a way to stay interested in the subject.
This means taking good notes, focusing your attention on the teacher, and following directions.
If you follow directions, you will succeed when you learn.
If you don't follow directions, you won't learn, and won't succeed in school either. , Studying helps you retain knowledge.
If you know information from previous years, school will be easier to deal with than you might think.
Review all the key points in every subject that you had, and study a little bit more for tests.
Try to study for about an hour, beginning a couple nights before your test.
Never cram your study time, but instead plan your studying period several days before hand.
That way, you'll be prepared with less stress. , If you can't sleep, see tips on sleeping better.
Sleeping will give your mind a rest, making you energetic when school starts.
Always get at least 8-10 hours of sleep during your pre-adolescent and adolescent years.
Good sleep habits will help you in the long run.
It's a good idea to wake up at least an hour earlier than when you have to leave for school.
Most 11 year old girls need about 10 hours of sleep to look, feel and BE their best.
So remember to have a nice long sleep before you go to school each day (e.g.
If you have to wake up at 6 a.m., you should try to be in bed by 8 p.m.). , Eating healthy things will improve you listening capability to the teachers and will make you ready to go.
Make sure to eat protein like eggs or bacon over sugary foods.
The sugar will perk you up in the short term, but you will then crash, causing it to be more difficult for you to concentrate. , This leaves more time for fun things but also makes you more responsible. , The teacher most likely wants to answer any questions you have about what they teach.
If you are too embarrassed to ask in class, (which you shouldn't be), ask the teacher in private, such as after school.
You can't learn anything if you don't understand it.
Usually when they talk about something you don't understand, and you don't ask about it, it'll lower your grade when you miss those questions on the test.
Teachers are there to help you learn, not intimidate you. , It's good to be involved in sports, clubs, or other extracurriculars, but don't join so many that you are unable to do well. , Be respectful to your peers and teachers.
If you do, people will respect you more and you will likely never get in trouble.
Treat others as you would like them to treat you.
If you make a good impression at the beginning of the year, the teacher will believe and trust you if you are accused of something.
Don't think that that means you can get out of trouble you cause though! , It's especially important in middle school to make some really good friends.
They're your support group and your lifeline in middle school.
If you have good friends, they'll be able to support you all through middle school and help you to achieve your very best.. , Don't text in class, it can get you in a lot of trouble, or even get your phone taken away.
Only use or have out your phone and other electronics when you have permission from a teacher to do so.
Remember that it can be disrespectful to the teachers if you have it out behind their back.
If you do have your phone or other electronics with you, keep it on silent.
It can detract your peers from learning and interrupt the teacher's teaching if your electronic goes off in the middle of class.
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