Tantalizing Temptation of Summer.

March 31, 2010  
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The weather is clearing up, the sun is shining and the temperature is rising. With these changes, students’ eyes begin to wander from the white board to the window with the warm weather beckoning them to come outside. All these distractions make it difficult to focus on the work at hand. Thoughts of the nearing summer put students’ minds in a daydreaming state focused on vacation, swimming and carefree days.  Spring sports are also starting and taking up a lot of students are trading in their books for a baseball bat, glove, shin guards or golf clubs. All these factors result in less studying, less preparation for tests and finals and a rise in less than average grades.

Even with these distractions students have to find ways to buckle down and remember that grades are still a priority.

“ The key to success lies in the balance of education and extracurricular activities. Sports are important but academics are key to the future,” says junior Paul Thomas.

Students are not the only ones that want to run for the door to bask in the sun at the anticipated last day of school. “It is hard for everyone to stay focused, even teacher’s, but you should make a study plan and stick to it”says geometry teacher Mrs. Black, “The warm weather will be a distraction but you have to stay focused and have discipline and mental toughness.”

“One of the most important things to do is stay organized, keep track of assignments and have a to-do list for personal items” say Mrs. Miller.

Procrastination is the deadly sin that takes down most students along with their grades that last semester.

“Do not procrastinate and stay focused.” Says senior Ashley Evans

From student to student, and teacher to student, following these tips will hopefully make students stay focused and make it through the end of the year and enjoy the summer sun without the worry of repeating a class and taking dreaded summer school. You can do it!!

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Haley Butler

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