I find that exercise is the perfect way to make time for fun. We should take it seriously but not feel like it's work. It should be something you look forward to doing so that it becomes a consistent part of your life. I instruct a fitness class where we do a lot of jump roping, dancing, and use weighted hula-hoops. When I first brought the items the expressions on the ladies' faces were priceless. But as soon as we began to use them they were really enjoying themselves and said these were things they haven't done since they were children. To be honest the hula hoop became one of the favorite tools because it started out as a challenge, but by the end of the first few classes everyone was able to do it. So sometimes revisiting your childhood can bring out the best in you.
Teen Perspective: School and Time Management
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Dr. Michael T. Murray, ND , Naturopathic Medicine, answeredOne of the biggest sources of stress and frustration for most people is time. They simply do not feel they have enough of it. By the way, time management does not mean squeezing more and more work into less and less time. It means learning to plan your time more effectively so that you allow time for the activities you enjoy.
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Dr. Dawn Marcus , Neurology, answeredHomebound education should not be confused with home schooling, where the parent has opted to provide full educational training in the home environment. Homebound education is provided by the child's school after a substantial number of absences. In many cases, homebound materials provide modified and abbreviated training for core classes only, with a minimal number of hours weekly required for educational instruction, rather than the full training provided in school. The goal of homebound education is to prevent the child from falling too far behind academically, so that she can successfully re-enter the classroom when she is able to return to school. The longer the child remains on homebound education, the more difficult this transition back to school will be. -
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School and work responsibilities can be difficult to juggle successfully. During my many years as a high school nurse, I have seen students approach this situation in different ways. A big question to ask yourself is: "How well am I managing my school responsibilities without the added burden of a work schedule?" If you are having difficult managing your time with school demands, adding a job in addition will probably not help you do better in school. Time management is a key to being successful with both a job and school. How many hours do you plan on working? Less hours are probably better if your time management skills need some work. And, don't forget about your social life, as teens take on job responsibilities their amount of free time for friends and family lessen. I've known teens that started work and rather than have their time with friends be reduced, they spend less time on school work. This choice tends to result in grades suffering. I've also know teens that have worked diligently on their time management skills and organized their days so they can enjoy good grades, quality friend and family time, and 20 hours of work a week. If you are not sure about your own abilities to manage time, you might consider starting work slowly with a job requiring less time, for example, try working only 4 hours per week and see how you do. If you do fine, then gradually add hours. Worries about your time management skills can be helped by approaching an adult with knowledge of study skills, organization and time management techniques. Guidance counselors, trusted teachers, and parents can help when asked directly about getting organized.
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Dr. Charles J. Sophy, MD , Adolescent Medicine, answeredWhile doing homework, you can stay focused by…
a) Identifying a consistently quiet spot away from the noises and voices, heavy and busy traffic, interruptions and distractions by people around you, example, working behind a cubicle in the library;
b) Playing music that is conducive to focusing on your homework;
c) Exercising regular breaks to recharge, refresh and refocus;
d) Rewarding yourself with some fun activities upon successful completion of your homework.
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DEFINITELY! I did. I was home-schooled and not only got into college but into a master's program in counseling after that. The biggest thing to overcome is making sure you have completed the right coursework in high school for the college you are trying to enter. Have your mom check with the local school district for the required courses to graduate high school.
After that, you want to make sure you have taken the standardized test favored by the college of your choice: ACT or SAT. I recommend Collegeprepgenius.com, a SAT prep course started by a homeschool mom that helps students earn scholarships to pay for college through outstanding test scores. Check it out!
Call the colleges you're interested in and talk to an admissions counselor. Some schools may give you a hard time for being home-schooled, but I think many more welcome home-schooled students. I bet you will be pleasantly surprised by how eager they are to work with your situation.
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I think it would be important to look at specific schools when answering this question. I have worked in several public schools and even though they were all public schools, they were very different from one another. I think the same could be said when comparing a private school to another private school. I would recommend to any teen considering changing from one school to another to visit the schools and compare how well the schools do in several areas:
- What is the school's mission and vision and do the students attending that school feel the school is successful in meeting their mission and vision?
- What is the school's success rate for college and technical schools' entrance?
- Talk to some students, find out how they feel about school climate (do they feel safe? do they feel their teachers/school staff care about them? do they feel they are getting the best from their education?)
One major difference between private school and public school is cost to attend. Public schools do not charge tuition unless you are applying to a public school outside the school district you live in. Some private school tuition is quite costly. Would you be able to get a comparable schooling at the public school as compared to the private school? Sometimes, students feel their school is not a fit for them and when they transfer to a private school, they feel more at ease and ready to learn. Unfortunately, there is no cookie cutter descriptions of schools to give you...if you would like more information about a specific school, I advise you do your "homework"!
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There may be several things you can do to improve your opportunity to concentrate in school. First, be sure that you have removed distractions from your immediate environment. This may mean that you change your seat location to one near, or in, the front row. If the teacher has assigned seats, speak with them to request that you be moved to the front row.
Second, set some guidelines for yourself. Do not allow yourself to look through other books/ material in class. Bring the books/materials for that class and follow the class discussion.
Third, engage yourself by taking notes. This can also keep you engaged in the material. As you take notes, try not to get off track with drawing things that are not related.
Fourth, come prepared to class. If you have some idea of what will be covered, you can ask your questions about the material. This can also assist you in gaining understanding of the material.
This list can go on, but do be sure to have your eyes checked also. If you are having difficult seeing the board, you may not have the best opportunity to become engaged in the material.
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Private schools range in cost from just under $5,000 per year to well over $25,000 per year for High School. This information comes from the most recent data from the U.S. Department of Education.
While these are costs, you can offset the cost of a private school education with scholarships, loans and grants. The school of your choice would have more information on which of these are available.