Coping with School
BAD GRADES

What matters is that you try.

Ask your teacher for help, and keep asking. Teachers like to work one-to-one.

If you do poorly on a test, ask the teacher whether you can work out something else-like maybe even an extra project for extra credit.

DAYDREAMING, DIFFICULTY CONCENTRATING

Check out any physical causes: do you get enough sleep? Eat a good breakfast? Follow a balanced diet? If not, take care of the situation.

Is something bothering you? If so, get help-from someone you trust and can talk to comfortably (parents, relatives, friends, teacher, coach, guidance counselor, or phone TEEN TOUCH).
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FALLING BEHIND

Remember: falling behind doesn't mean you're bad or stupid.

Try to figure out the problem (Click here to see our page about how to solve problems).

Is the class too advanced?

Did you neglect your homework?

Is it because of something that's going on outside of school?

Talk to your parents or teacher to find a solution.

Stay in school. Your education is your future, and deserves everybody's best effort. So keep looking for help until you find it.
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