grades aren't everything

Grades aren't everything, but if you or your parents are worried about your report cards, try some of these simple tips. „h Make A Study Plan. Figure out how much time you need to spend on each subject every week, and then make a weekly schedule. Find out from your teachers when major projects are due, and put them on a calendar. Then work backwards to figure out when you need to start working on …

…find someone. Or perhaps you want a professional tutor. Don't expect overnight improvement, but personalized help can really help some students. „h Study With Friends. Sometimes it's hard to get started on homework, but if you agree to meet with one or two friends to do your work you'll have a built-in schedule. Warning: This won't work if you and your friends decide to watch TV or play video games instead of doing your work!