School counselor Teachers, coaches, etc. Your parents or guardians Friends, relatives, neighbors Glossary of High School Terms Credit Unit Earned upon successfully completing a high school course Elective course Non-required course that is chosen because of student interest GPA Grade point average is computed based on number of courses taken and grades earned in those courses Required course Course that must be taken to fulfill graduation requirements Transcript Report of your grades, attendance, GPA, immunizations and demographics Handling Social Pressure Find friends with similar values and beliefs Be assertive tell friends what you out of the relationship – want/don’t want Avoid alcohol or other drugs Learn to handle conflict in a positive way Talk with a trusted adult about situations that make you uncomfortable (bullying, sexual harassment, dating pressures, etc.) Time Management Tips It's 10:00 -- Do You Know Where Your Homework Is? Does it seem like there's never enough time in the day to get everything done? Feel like you're always running late? Here are some tips for taking control of your time and organizing your life. 1. Make a "To Do" List Every Day Put things that are most important at the top and do them first. If it's easier, use a planner to track all of your tasks. And don't forget to reward yourself for your accomplishments. 2. Use Spare Minutes Wisely Get some reading done on the bus ride home from school, for example. 3. It's Okay to Say "No" If your friend asks you to hang out on a Thursday night and you have a final exam the next morning, realize that it's okay to say no.
School counselor Teachers, coaches, etc. Your parents or guardians Friends, relatives, neighbors Glossary of High School Terms Credit Unit Earned upon successfully completing a high school course Elective course Non-required course that is chosen because of student interest GPA Grade point average is computed based on number of courses taken and grades earned in those courses Required course Course that must be taken to fulfill graduation requirements Transcript Report of your grades, attendance, GPA, immunizations and demographics Handling Social Pressure Find friends with similar values and beliefs Be assertive – tell friends what you want/don’t want out of the relationship Avoid alcohol or other drugs Learn to handle conflict in a positive way Talk with a trusted adult about situations that make you uncomfortable (bullying, sexual harassment, dating pressures, etc.) Time Management Tips It's 10:00 -- Do You Know Where Your Homework Is? Does it seem like there's never enough time in the day to get everything done? Feel like you're always running late? Here are some tips for taking control of your time and organizing your life. 1. Make a "To Do" List Every Day Put things that are most important at the top and do them first. If it's easier, use a planner to track all of your tasks. And don't forget to reward yourself for your accomplishments. 2. Use Spare Minutes Wisely Get some reading done on the bus ride home from school, for example. 3. It's Okay to Say "No" If your friend asks you to hang out on a Thursday night and you have a final exam the next morning, realize that it's okay to say no.
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