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How do you get over a bad grade?

Ashley Pritchard, MA
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Ashley Pritchard is an Academic and School Counselor at Delaware Valley Regional High School in Frenchtown, New Jersey. Ashley has over 3 years of high school, college, and career counseling experience. She has an MA in School Counseling with a specialization in Mental Health from Caldwell University and is certified as an Independent Education Consultant through the University of California, Irvine.

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Getting a bad grade can be difficult and upsetting, but it is important to work hard for the next test/assignment to ensure you do better.

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Who can I ask for help in middle school if I am getting bad grades?

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Ashley Pritchard is an Academic and School Counselor at Delaware Valley Regional High School in Frenchtown, New Jersey. Ashley has over 3 years of high school, college, and career counseling experience. She has an MA in School Counseling with a specialization in Mental Health from Caldwell University and is certified as an Independent Education Consultant through the University of California, Irvine.

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I would definitely start with your teacher, and then if you feel like you need more support I would suggest talking with your school counselor.

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What if the teacher goes too fast for me to take notes?

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If your teacher permits electronics in the classroom, consider bringing a voice recorder so that you can record the lecture. You can also ask your teacher to post their notes online. Lastly, some teachers encourage their students to ask for clarification or to let her know when she is going too fast. If your teacher is one of these, don't hesitate to raise your hand.

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How do I make notes in an organised manner?

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If you want to organise them in a certain way, draw lines between the different sections, use consistent headings and make good use of color to theme the different topics.

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What kind of notebook should I use for taking notes?

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It all depends on what paper you like best. For example, many people say writing on printer paper has helped them, while others write their notes on lined or even graphing paper. Use paper that works the best for you.

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My notes look too plain, they're either all lined up or just bullets. It makes me hard to find info. quickly, though the writing us neat. Any techniques recommended?

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Yes, when your going over your notes, highlight or do something else like using stickers or stenciled shapes, to make the important information stand out so when it comes time for a test you can find the information easier.

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