What is the number one way to give yourself an advantage in school? Show up for class! Many students don't understand how damaging poor attendance can be when it comes to academic success.
Missing class hurts for many reasons. Here are the top 5:
- You can miss important information that might show up on a test. It's almost impossible to recover from missing out on a day's worth of class notes. You can't rely on your friends to fill in the gaps of your knowledge.
- You can miss a pop quiz. Pop quizzes can make up a big part of your overall grade. Most times, a no-show is a zero!
- You can get a reputation for slacking. Your reputation with teachers and friends can't be fixed if you mess it up by being unreliable.
- You can miss out on "building block" concepts. Subjects like math and science involve very precise steps. If you miss out on one or two key elements, you can be lost forever.
- You can miss an assignment. When you miss a day, you can miss the fact that the teacher has assigned a paper or other task. That's a possible F!
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