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How To Cope With School

Homework
The sooner you get done, the sooner you can move on to other things. If you're stuck with something, ask for help! Ask your parents, a teacher at school, a friend, another adult, etc. If you leave something just because you don't understand, chances are it'll come back to bite you in the a** later on. So get help with things you're having trouble with.

Dating
I'll try not to be too cynical here. I think a lot of teenagers shouldn't be dating until they are in their later years of high school (like grades 11 or 12). If you decide to persue a relationship while you're in high school, be careful not to expect too much from the other person. Make sure you have time for your partner, your social life (you can combine the two sometimes if you're all friends), and for your homework. Other things too of course, but those are the important ones for a lot of teenagers. Phone calls and e-mails are nice, but be sure not to spend 24/7 with each other - not only will you get no work done, but both people will probably get sick of each other soon enough. Be sure to spend time apart once in awhile, just to balance things out.

Classes
Don't blow your classes off. Go to class, do your homework, and always try your best. The lower years of school don't matter as much, but teachers will really be looking at your grades once you're in grade 12. Your grades will also matter if you decide to move on to college or university after high school.
Try your best, and that's all anyone can ask of you.

Friends
Be friends with whoever you want. Seriously, popularity is worth ******** all once you're out of high school. Cliques are retarded, and usually leave a lot of people feeling left out. I was friends with nerds from grade 8 onwards, and they're the best friends I could have asked for. One of my closest friends in high school and I used to be called sisters, and then lesbians. xd I was called a goth on several occasions. It's really not worth it to make a big deal out of who you're friends with. Be friends with people you like and get along with, and enjoy yourselves while you can. After high school, a lot of people and a lot of friends drift apart and lose contact.


Learning Disorders/Problems In School
All I can think of for this is if you have a learning disability or disorder or problem, then seek as much help as you can get. Some schools offer tutors, or a learning center where kids can go to get help during school, or after school hours. My school had that, and it was beneficial to some of my friends who attended.
Ask your parents to hire you a tutor if you need lots of extra help outside of school hours. I had a tutor from grade 8 - grade 10 because I had such a hard time with Math in high school.
If you're like me and you have trouble paying attention in school, teach yourself methods on how to concentrate, or ask someone to help you practice concentrating and such.
If you have an actual learning disability, like ADD or ADHD, medication might be of help if your disorder is very severe. Of course, you'd need to see a doctor and such first, but it's a suggestion. Obviously it's not recommended for everybody, nor would it work for everyone.


Bullying
People only have power over you if you let them have it. If people are saying mean things to you, you can tell them to leave you alone, or that it's none of their business. Do your best not to lose your calm. If the bullying/teasing persists, ignore them and/or walk away.
If the bullying continues for a period of time, talk to your school principal about filing a report for harassment against the people who are bullying you. Or at the very least, ask that he take action against these people. If necessary, you can try getting your parents involved by having a student-teacher meeting with the bullies, or by asking your parents to talk to the principal, and so on.

Remember: "Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me." Insults only have power if you let them hurt you, and bullies only have power and control over you if you give it to them.

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More will be added if people post suggestions.

Can I post?
Thanks for the thread! It is very useful smile

Mabye something to do with bullying and teachers?

heart The whole friend thing is true.
I'm friends with the anime geeks at school that not very many kids like, but honestly, I think that they have much bigger hearts than the stupid popular girls who gossip too much and stuff their bras. >_<

Both? One with bullying - by other studant and by teachers and what to do about it.
Actually now that I think mabye the teachers one isn't nessisary.

I have been clinically diagnosed with chronic ADD. That's right, I went to a clinic that specializes in it. I believe it was the Amen clinic in fairfield, California. Yes, the prices were ridiculous. xd I was also diagnosed at a local doctor. I've been perscribed tons of different medications throughout my time of being diagnosed so if you have any questions about any of the treatments or ADD in general you can ask me. 3nodding

ok, I'm going into high school next year, and I'm really afraid of getting canned, or picked on cuz I'm a nerd, I'm a scrawny guy, i can srot of run fast, why do freshmens have to get canned?! I was told by my friend's older brother "its the way the world works" and i reply " well then i hate the world..." is life really this miserable?

Yesh Lee She-eh-lah! (Transliterated Hebrew for: I have a question!)

Is it ethical to date (group, or single) at Middle-school age?