Hey seniors (or underclassmen), do you have any of these symptoms?:
Extreme laziness, trouble getting out of bed in the morning, lackadaisical attitude towards schoolwork, desire to spend as much time as possible with friends or indifference towards your future?
If so, then you may have come down with the dreaded senioritis. It’s typical around this time of year. It’s November, you’ve filled out college applications, did some school work and now you’re just over it. Most of you have committed to a college, trade school or other future plans. If you’ve already been accepted, then what’s the point of still being in high school for another seven months?
Seriously though, don’t use senioritis as an excuse to let your grades slip. That’s an excuse even lamer than “my dog ate my homework.” Your acceptance probably isn’t set in stone, especially if your grades plummet to the point where you might not graduate. Don’t risk your diploma, or college acceptance, by never doing your math homework.
This epidemic isn’t only taking out seniors, it’s affecting underclassmen as well. Scary thought, right? They’re not even seniors! They still have a year or more of school left, and the laziness could be sweeping some of them too.
Your best defense when it comes to senioritis is to find ways to stay motivated throughout the year. Set small, attainable goals for yourself: Finish most or all of your huge history project before you go out with friends, or do a few math problems before you text your boyfriend or girlfriend. Maybe even reward yourself! You studied for your chemistry test, you deserve a nice cup of hot chocolate. It’s the little things that can make a huge difference when it comes to laziness. While school can be stressful, you’re only making it harder on yourself by procrastinating or choosing to ignore minor assignments all together.
But really seniors, it’s your last year of high school. Don’t waste it; make some memories, make good grades and make it count.