How to Do Well in High School

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Take good notes during class.. Pick a quiet area without any distractions.. Create a study schedule to get into the habit of studying every day.

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1

Take good notes during class.

Step 1

Take good notes during class.

2

Pick a quiet area without any distractions.

Step 2

Pick a quiet area without any distractions.

3

Create a study schedule to get into the habit of studying every day.

Step 3

Create a study schedule to get into the habit of studying every day.

4

Explain the material in your own words to really make it stick.

Step 4

Explain the material in your own words to really make it stick.

5

Use practice tests and flashcards to mix things up.

Step 5

Use practice tests and flashcards to mix things up.

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Make a schedule of everything you need to do.

Step 6

Make a schedule of everything you need to do.

7

Take harder classes to challenge yourself if you're bored.

Step 7

Take harder classes to challenge yourself if you're bored.

8

Motivate yourself by thinking about the future.

Step 8

Motivate yourself by thinking about the future.

9

Ask your teachers or guidance counselors for help if you need it.

Step 9

Ask your teachers or guidance counselors for help if you need it.

10

Socialize with your friends, but don't let them distract you.

Step 10

Socialize with your friends, but don't let them distract you.

11

Explore interests outside of academics and socializing.

Step 11

Explore interests outside of academics and socializing.

12

Make time for your family.

Step 12

Make time for your family.

13

Focus on what you're learning, not on your grades.

Step 13

Focus on what you're learning, not on your grades.

14

Reach out for mental health support if you need to.

Step 14

Reach out for mental health support if you need to.

15

Set up an organized learning space to do your classes.

Step 15

Set up an organized learning space to do your classes.

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Get rid of any distractions so you can focus.

Step 16

Get rid of any distractions so you can focus.

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Set boundaries with your friends and family members.

Step 17

Set boundaries with your friends and family members.

18

Interact with your teachers and classmates online.

Step 18

Interact with your teachers and classmates online.

19

Email your teacher if you're struggling or have any questions.

Step 19

Email your teacher if you're struggling or have any questions.

20

Socialize outside of school.

Step 20

Socialize outside of school.

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