Congratulations Freshmen!! You have all completed your first year at St. Rose High
School with much success I hope! Big things await for you all as you enter sophomore year so preparation is must! In this first article of three (your own little trilogy!) I will help provide you all with insight on how to get ready for your journey next year academically.
First and foremost, make sure you do all of your summer work to the best of your ability!
It is crucial to have all your material completed and ready to go for the first day as all the work given to you is important. None of it is busy work I promise! All your teacher assign you is the basis/foundation for the beginning of the year. Do not fall behind before the year even starts!
Second, make sure you take the most rigorous courses available to you, but do not overwhelm yourselves! Mental health always comes first so do not overstress yourself. You should be striving for success and challenging yourself academically but do not feel compelled to over do it! If you ever feel overworked talk to your guidance counselor or the specific teacher of the class you have trouble with and see what is best suited; whether it be working with the teacher one on one, requesting a reasonable class switch, or receiving extra time on whatever assignment you’re struggling with, they’ll work with you in order to help you do the best you can while feeling the best you can!
Third, utilize all your resources!! If you ever are struggling be sure to seek out help from
a teacher during their extra help time or even request another student to tutor you! Current
Sophomore Joey Urspurch said “If you’re ever having trouble in a certain subject go to the
National Honor Society and ask for a tutor to help you!” Never be afraid to ask for a little help! We all have our strengths and weaknesses!
Sophomore year is a big year in developing academically and advancing your skills! This
year is big on setting students up for potentially taking more Honors or AP classes! If you come into school next year with these three big tips in the back of your mind, a positive attitude, and a drive to learn, you’re bound to be successful!
By Hannah Gammond ’17
