by Alma Coralic; Business Manager
Myth: High School is all fun and no work.
Fact: Sure, the football games and other activities are a part of high school, but remember that the main reason you’re there is to study and earn your diploma.
Myth: Teachers are evil.
Fact: Teachers are more than happy to work through course content or exams and offer advice. Teachers are always available during TAP. Just make sure to go get a blue pass.
“If they are experiencing trouble in a specific class (whether it is missing assignments, or not understanding the content), they need to be traveling to those teachers to get the extra help that they need,” said David Pitts, freshman counselor.
Myth: Students are going to be best friends with classmate(s).
Fact: It is great to enter high school with a friendly mindset. It might turn out that you actually do become good friends with your classmate, but that is not always a good idea.
Myth: I do not have to go to class. Who cares?
Fact: When a student does not recognize a test question, chances are the teacher covered it during a class the student missed. If you do have to miss, make up the work by talking to your teacher, getting the notes from a classmate or reading your textbook. TAP also provides a good time for make-up.
“If traveling during TAP doesn’t get students the help that they need, we have after school tutoring. Tutoring after school runs on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays until about 3:30. If students aren’t taking advantage of this, they really need to,” said Pitts.
Myth: Students did not finish an assignment? You can just give your professor an excuse – no biggie.
Fact: Teachers usually give students participation points, which are easy points. Finish homework and then ask the teacher for help.
“A lot of our freshmen just do not seem to see the importance on finishing their homework and getting it turned in on time,” said David Pitts, freshman counselor.
Myth: High school is four years long. I have time to catch up.
Fact: Yes, high school is four years long, but that does not mean students have those years to make up their GPA.
