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WPMattNo, I have never been a good student, my best GPA was in 7th grade with a 3.5, I havent gotten anything but 2.9 or 3.0 all through high school, but they still think I am a 4.0 guy...
Young_pattyJesus Christ half this thread is just people jerking themselves off.
Young_pattyJesus Christ half this thread is just people jerking themselves off.
TripleXLHoodiesnot to toot my own horn, but I have get a 3.8 gpa, and i still ski a bit, although i had great parental support from the start so that helps a lot
GryllzJust wondering, did you ever blaze while having a 3.8?
GryllzJust wondering, did you ever blaze while having a 3.8?
TripleXLHoodiesNo, because my mommy showed me this
Rusticlesget them this for christmas
The.FishI know what i am about to say is unfortunate but the people who get the easy 4.0 gpa and all a's are successful because of their dedication to learning early on. Over time you slowly get more and more behind because most things are cumulative. I used to always try all the time on everything and work my butt off in elementary/middle school because I didn't really know what it was like to slack off based on how i was raised. I am breezing through high school, but i am in 4 ap classes so I actually have to try now. I am not saying you are screwed, i am just explaining why everybody seems to think school is easy. However, ive heard that the people who slack off in high school don't do so hot in college when they need to actually study and try.
Gryllzproud 3.7 with the herb
californiagrownFrom my experience that's not really true... A students work for A students that partied and acted like C students haha.
OP: keep busy doing productive things. Always be studying, learning, skiing, working out, getting a job etc. Your parents are worried that you have no work ethic, and that is the cause of your poor grades. They are taking away skiing as a way to motivate you. Show that you do actually have a work ethic, by being productive and busy, and they will likely lay off. If all you want to do is ski, and play video games then yes, you are a piece of shit.
THEDIRTYBUBBLEAre you normally a good student? I have always been a C student. School really isn't my thing. My parents used to get pissed all the time that I didn't have a 3.0 or above. Eventually they realized that I am by no means a scholarly person. They simply ask that I pass all my classes and allocate my time in a productive manner.
voyryMy parents won't let me go skiing with anything below a high B in any of my classes. I gotta have all As. I've always had a 4.0+ and my parents don't realize that I'm not exactly 4.0 anymore. First year of highschool is hitting me hard.
Yung_JimmyIt just keeps getting harder my dude. Until senior year your course load is probably gonna suck if you're in AP classes, I was in the same boat. Just keep good study habits and you'll be fine.
iceburg91: Turn your work in on time. 95% of the time my students do poorly it isn't because they don't do their hw
IT IS BECAUSE**** sorry
iceburg92. Ask your teacher for help. I know this sounds dreadful, but there is nothing better than a student coming to me and saying "my grade is lower than I want it to be, what can I do to improved it" or something similar. Most teachers love when students are willing to do that(unless got stuck with an asshole teach) and chances are they'll know exactly what you can do to improve your grade.
iceburg9Just taught my first semester of high school social studies and this is what I would advise you to do:
1: Turn your work in on time. 95% of the time my students do poorly it isn't because they don't do their hw or finish assignments. Even if you're getting Cs on tests, you should be able to counter that with a high class work/homework avg.
2. Ask your teacher for help. I know this sounds dreadful, but there is nothing better than a student coming to me and saying "my grade is lower than I want it to be, what can I do to improved it" or something similar. Most teachers love when students are willing to do that(unless got stuck with an asshole teach) and chances are they'll know exactly what you can do to improve your grade.
3. Make some sort of compromise with your parents. If your grades are low and they aren't letting you ski, maybe offer to stay after school with a teacher or get a tutor through your HS (when I was in high school students could get student tutors for free). Maybe you can reason your parents into letting you ski as long as you show you're putting the effort into it.
THEDIRTYBUBBLENever really understood why people love to brag about how good their grades are/were in high school.
THEDIRTYBUBBLENever really understood why people love to brag about how good their grades are/were in high school. It's not a fucking accomplishment. You just have good study habits.
THEDIRTYBUBBLENever really understood why people love to brag about how good their grades are/were in high school. It's not a fucking accomplishment. You just have good study habits.
Young_pattyBecause it helps them feel better about themselves, or they want to sound smart on the internet.
voyryYour right about that, all It is is good studying and how fast people learn material. I'm one of those people who can't learn stuff in class but I study and I'm lucky enough to learn it quickly.
californiagrownSo tgey shouldnt be proud of how hard they worked?
So people aren't allowed to mention their accomplishments when asked?
Who learns material quicker: a smart person or a dumb person?
voyryI happen to be on the smarter end, but I won't brag about it .
californiagrownSo tgey shouldnt be proud of how hard they worked
THEDIRTYBUBBLEIf you're motivated, then you can achieve above a 3.0 if you put in literally 1 hour of work. Not that fucking hard. Not really something to be that proud of.
DeebieSkeebiesbuckle the fuck down and build up some work ethic so when you get older, you can work your damn ass off to make sure you can ski a bunch.
The.FishHowever, ive heard that the people who slack off in high school don't do so hot in college when they need to actually study and try.
daannnnieel100% circumstantial.
californiagrownDo high school grades and academics strike a nerve with you?
THEDIRTYBUBBLEK bro
californiagrownYup. I bs'ed in high school got a very mediocre GPA. Then earned a much better GPA in a very difficult major at college because my fear of failure forced me to go overboard on the studying.
It depends on the person, but it's amazing what a person terrified of failure can accomplish, when faced with possible failure.