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Tips on How to End the School Year on a High Note

Student Life

April 20, 2022

May is approaching very quickly, which means the end of the school year is nearly upon us. The stress of finals is looming above every student's head, and the idea of saying temporary goodbyes for the summer or more permanent goodbyes for individuals going to college, seems like there is nothing to be excited about. But there is! Here is how to make the best out of the rest of your school year and end it on a high note.

1. Participate in School Events

Participating in your school events will help you create long-lasting memories while connecting with those in your community. Go to sports games to cheer for your friends and classmates. Show off your school spirit and attend the end-of-year activities.

Go to your prom and spring dances and make the most out of these experiences. Even though it's the end of the year, you can still create more connections while strengthening your sense of belonging.

2. Keep Up with your Academics

Near the end of the year, most students begin to feel burnt out and don't know how to get out of a slump. Find a way to keep going, a motivation to study and be present in class. The end of the year is the time to get all of your grades together while maintaining a steady GPA.

While it is exhausting to continue meeting expectations, now is the perfect time to excel in all of your classes. Most teachers will begin offering extra credits and more academic opportunities will be coming your way. Don't give up!

3. Look Forward to the Future

One way to motivate yourself for the rest of the school year is to look forward to the future. This could be your summer plans, or what you are going to do after high school. While life after high school seems so far away, it will come sooner than you think.

Knowing what you want to do can help drive you to success while also figuring out how you want to achieve it. The year will seem to go by even faster if you have a long-term goal in mind because you work hard for it.

4. Connect with Friends

Hanging out with your friends is the perfect way to end off the school year on a positive note. They are there for you to have fun and create new memories that you will cherish forever. You may not see some of these people after high school and, therefore, you should make the most of the moments you have together.

Most of your friends will be away for the summer, and you won't be able to see them for months! This is a good way to share some of your last moments before going off on new adventures.

5. Plan Ahead and Make Schedules

Finally, planning is the most important thing that will get you through the last months of the school year. Find a method of tracking activities and school events. This way, you will know when school activities are taking place, when assignments are due, and when you are going to hang out with your friends.

You can also keep a long-term plan for your summer and what activities you want to do, as well as long-term goals for what you want to accomplish. Planning will make time seem to go by even faster and is one of the most effective ways to stay motivated.

Making the most out of the rest of your school year can be crucial for having the time of your life, creating memories, keeping up with academics and creating new-found motivation. I wish everyone the best of luck in every endeavor and hope that their school experiences are everything they hope for.

Simone Graczyk
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Writer since Jan, 2022 · 10 published articles

Simone attends an arts high school as sophomore in Colorado. She enjoys playing her flute, journaling, going out into nature, and volunteering at many different non-profits.

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