It’s normal for students to get stressed out this time of year while trying to balance school, jobs, sports, and a social life. As a senior, sometimes the stress gets overwhelming; that is when the dreaded “senioritis” sets in. It can happen to any student in any grade, but seniors tend to get it the worst, especially this time of year. Homework, grades, and anything else school-related is no longer a top priority. After twelve and a half years of school and only one semester to go, it’s tempting to just give up when anything sounds better than sitting at home studying for yet another test or doing another homework assignment. But it’s important to finish out the year strong so there are no regrets about slacking later. If the art of procrastination has been mastered and laziness has reached its maximum level then the following tips might help keep things on track if you have caught a case of senioritis. Google is full of websites that have clever ideas about coping with senioritis.
First of all, remember that there is only one semester to go. It’s been twelve and a half years; it’s too late to start slacking off now. Although that college acceptance letter may have already arrived, finishing the very last bit of high school with decent grades will be motivating when entering college, which brings up another point. This is the last year of high school there will ever be; it should be spent well instead of wasted away passed out on a desk. Learn as much as possible; there’s still a chance of missing something that will be useful in college.
Things may also be falling all over the place. Let’s face it, there is a lot to worry about this time in the school year. With things like prom and getting ready for college clouding the mind, keeping track of due dates for assignments and projects will get difficult, so use that agenda! Write everything in it so missing work won’t pile up causing life to be more stressful than it already was.
Making the most of this final semester of high school is the best thing a student can do to deal with senioritis. As tempting as it is to stay in bed when that alarm starts wailing at seven o` clock in the morning.