We have finally hit the mark!! Twenty more school days and its finally summer! For as little as twenty days may seem, it is most likely going to be some of the most stressful and jam packed twenty days of the whole school year. There is so much going on and so little time to do all of it. Lets start the list from the top (this list would probably relate best to an A or B student in their junior year)....
No matter what time of year it is there are always going to be tests and projects. But when the end of the trimester comes the number of those projects and tests tend to multiply. Not only do you have to review everything that you have learned from the whole trimester but in addition you must include everything from the entire year. This takes a lot of time, hard work, and motivation.
AP exams also decide to make an appearance within the final twenty days of school. Not only are you studying for finals and completing projects but your review for AP exams as well. Taking practice tests and attending review sessions can take up a lot of time. AP exams take place over two weeks and depending on how many your taking you are more than likely in and out of school for a few days. This does not help when trying to stay on top of things in all of your other classes. But boy, what the relief when those tests are complete!
Jobs, sports and other activities can really take their toll on students during this time. Tennis, track and golf are in full swing during the month of may. Graduation parties are here, there and everywhere as well. Free food, friends, and hanging out will always sound better than the studying that you more than likely should be doing on a Sunday afternoon.
Miscellaneous things add up and can totally make focusing on school work and AP tests nearly impossible. Events such as prom, senior night, graduation, and induction ceremonies easily take your mind off of school! These are great stress relievers but can't get in the way of finishing the year out strong!
What I am clearly getting at here is that the last few weeks of school is a really exciting time! There is a lot to look forward to but a lot of things that need to get done before the excitement can happen. I challenge everyone to stick their heads in their books as much as possible, stay determined, and make the best of their twenty days and counting!
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