Please help a 9th grader with bad grades!!!!!!PLEASE HELP!!!!!! SUPER STRESSED?

Question

I WAS SICK DAYS
so these are my grades and a summary of the class and the teacher and stuff.
Math: C+
P.E.: A
Bio: C+
English:D
Spanish 1:C
Comp tech: B
History:D
OK i know it looks bad but i was sick 3 days and so it really went down.

I am sure i can raise math to a B i can raise History to a B computer tech to a A and english to a C

its it ok???? i am a freshman. i heard if u have like a 2.0 and slowly increase your gpa throughout your highschool carreer and finish with like a 3.4 3.5 that u can get into a not bad collage. is it true???? is freshman year really that important???do i have to worry this much??

how can i study better on the test??? i do all of the home work but i get bad on the tests ( i am not cheating on the hw).
i have no idea what is going on in some of my classes, and i really dont know how to study that wwell.

can i get into a good collage by doing good theh rest of a my high school carrer but not doing so well my freshman???

Answer 1

Get organized

Take good notes in class - make weekly outlines

use study guides - buy them or search for them on line - read them everyday.

Be dilligent - the most important thing you can do is a little work EVERY DAY - slow and steady wins the race - if you're waiting for the day before the test to study you're not going to get good grades.

If there are things you do not understand - seek help immediately.

Stress is created when we wither can't or don't want to be totally prepared - get totally prepared.

And good luck.

Answer 2

Don't stress yourself out too much! Everyone else has already given you great advice.

As far as studying goes, it helps to take notes in English for literature. If we’re talking about grammar go through the material and make sure you understand everything and then just do a lot of exercises. Same goes for math. I used to study math like I studied for history but memorizing equations and formulas is only a small part of doing well on tests. Practice, practice, practice! You'll start to see the same type of practice questions show up on tests. It’s time consuming, but if you want the grades bad enough, there’s really no shortcut. Bio is almost all memorization, so maybe you should plan ahead and study a little bit each day before your test. When you have so much info, cramming can only do so much. Good luck and don’t give up! Studying does pay off. I’m learning that myself…

Answer 3

Relax a little bit.
Bad news is that your freshman's year does go on your transprict. Some colleges doesnt even look at your freshman's grades(i.e. UC and UMichigan)

College does like if you improve each year but you dont want to start out low. Just improve your grades and focus.

You sounds really stressed which could be affecting your grades. So my advice is that you just relax.

You can still get into a good college cause GPa isnt the only factor. You got SAT, EC, and Service.

Oh yeah if you need help in a class. Just go to the teacher or a friend for some one-on-one focus. Listen and take notes. Just ask the teacher questions cuz they really like that. Dont study in groups for a major exam or test.. you tend to lose focus.

hope I helped

GL

Answer 4

First, stop worrying about your existing grades. They are done. Your job is to improve them as far as possible from NOW.

To improve your English, start by re-reading what you have written and fix all the grammatical errors and typos. I don't say this as a cheap insult: if you always write in an 'it doesn't matter' style, you won't be able to 'switch on' perfection when you need to. Doing things right every time is basic to people who are good at things (not necessarily me, by the way!).

Read a lot. And read quality. Don't buy magazines, read books. These will make you familiar with spelling and grammar without you even having to try. Use the library, and get quality books on the problems you face. I struggled with maths at school but once I tried a different textbook it helped a lot.

Ask your teachers- that's what they're paid to do. In tests for humanities (English and History) don't get swamped trying to learn everything- but make sure you approach each test with a few clear concepts in mind... you can almost always bend your answer to fit your knowledge... and the questions are usually a bit open to allow for this.

Finally, not everyone is supposed to go to college. People can end up being very highly paid and successful without college- but you do have to know quality and strive to produce it.

And lay off the drugs, if that's a factor.

Answer 5

Ok, take a deep breath. You are fine! I'm a college student, and I understand what you are going through! It is very stressful when you feel you're not doing well. The answer is organization and asking questions. First off, get organized. Get a planner and plan out what you need to do page by page. Then ask questions. Ask your teachers for help, and other students as well. I would highly, highly suggest getting this book.

http://www.amazon.com/College-Study-Essential-Ingredients-2nd/dp/013158524X/ref=sr_1_1/002-1844091-6088848?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1174624565&sr=1-1

Now, I know it says it is for college students. But, I have read this book cover to cover. I think it would really help you. It helps with study skills and test taking. It helped me so much. An important thing to remember is to not get worried, because that will make things worse. Good luck.

Answer 6

it shouldn't be that hard, especially if you aren't in the honors program. you need to make up for the lost work by going to the teacher and asking about what you missed.

getting bad grades during freshman year and later improving during the other years might make the comparison look better, but be sure not to get too much Ds or Fs, or the only college you'll get into is community college. i think you can do much better in english, especially if it isn't honors, because it really isn't that hard, it's just freshman year english. but looking at your schedule, i noticed that you take history as well, meaning you probably take english honors, since at my school, the only freshman who get to take history are the ones in english honors.

Answer 7

First of all, you need to calm down. So long as you know, you gave it your best, thats all that really matters. And yes, you still have time to get yourself together, more importantly its your sophomore and junior year that colleges focus on. Freshman year, you are still a middle schooler, kind of lost, but colleges believe that by your sophomore year you should have your act together, and junior years, because thats the grade that they get to see you be enrolled in the most challenging courses and for the full year, because by the time you enter your senior year, you'll have to start figuring out the rest of your education life. To answer your question, try to stay after school, and try to get one-on-one help from your teachers on the subjects you are weak in, and maybe try to get info on what you'll be covering in those classes later on, so you can get a head start over the spring break, assuming that you have one coming up. If not, then study as much as you can, know that theres no shame in admitting that you need help in certain areas, because no ones perfect, we have areas that we are the best in and other areas we aren't the best in. Most kids your age are too immature to realize where they are heading, so yes, do what you can do, and don't live life thinking what might have happened...try you best, thats all that anyone can really ask of you.

Hope that helped.

Answer 8

Bad news dude. The Freshman year is probably your easiest, so best to pack on the high grades initially. Every year the opposite sex will be more distracting. In your Junior year you will get your drivers license, and maybe a job, and want to go on dates and party, and school will not be as high a priority as your social life. That's the norm, anyway. Perhaps you are exceptional so learn how to get good grades right now in your Freshman year when that's the only thing on your plate.

Answer 9

you can get into a good school if you work hard. even if your grades aren't the best - your effort will show, and you have essays and applications that you can write and teacher recomendations you can get to talk about your effort.

if you are having a tough time, get extra help from the teacher or get a tutor. Sometimes tutors can teach you methods/tricks about studying and test taking that will really help.

make sure to get a full nights rest and eat a good breakfast before tests. it sounds cliche, but studies show that it really helps.

stressing doesn't help. work hard and try new things if it isn't working until you find the thing that works best for you.

i also strongly reccommend finding somewhere to volunteer/work to add to your resume. do some good for your community and help yourslef get into school.

Answer 10

First, relax.
The more you stress, the worse you do.
Set study goals and keep them.
Study in 20-30 minute sessions and take a break for 10.
Have a hobby or something to do besides study. It relieves stress and looks good on college applications.
Chances are that you can get tutoring from your school. Talk to your counselor.