Progress reports will be issued this week on. It feels as if the second marking period just began, but it is already time for progress reports to be mailed home. In a little over a month, it will be time to prepare for midterms and the end of the second marking period.

With progress reports marking the halfway point in the quarter it is important to take a moment to look at your grades and determine what you need to work on. This will ensure that when report cards are issued, you are pleased with your grades. Progress reports should remind you to evaluate your goals for the end of the marking period, the improvement you need to make, and the areas of your strengths. If you are looking to improve your grades, make sure to attend your teacher’s extra help day before a test, put in extra time working on a project, or working with a National Honor Society tutor. This is also an important time to check Schoology for missing assignments, so they can be made up before it is too late. Taking these steps can help you achieve higher grades and make improvements before the end of the marking period. It is important to know the resources you have access to and use them when needed. Since Midterms are approaching, it is important to be on top of the work teachers are assigning and the concepts they are teaching.

Even though it may seem like the marking period is flying by, remember there is plenty of time to improve your grades and master new concepts. The grades on the progress report are not final, so continue to work hard and keep up the good work. In the second half of this marking period try to stay focused, stay organized, stay on top of assignments, and work hard to ensure you are working to the best of your ability.

By Sheila Margini ’18