Many freshmen are unaware of the changes in grading and curriculum that have already effected them well-before the first nine weeks.
The virtual learning environment has made it difficult for students to be successful in class. Teachers and students alike have been changing how they approach their work to help increase grades.
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Yes, grades matter. Remember this when it's senior year and all your friends are excited about moving away.
Showing up late to class. Not turning in homework. Lack of effort in class. Procrastinating on assignments. These are just a few of the characteristics that can be identified among seniors, especially during the second semester, as college admissions letters arrive and priorities slip for some students.
With a subject line simply stating “Seniors Not Graduating”, an email was sent out on Friday, April 17 in which Mehlbrech reminded seniors that in order to receive a high school diploma, students must uphold a 90% attendance rate according to Texas' Compulsory Attendance Law. In addition, Mehlbrech also requested parent’s help in order to have as many seniors as possible graduate this year.
Many students joke about it. The school gives awards for it. However, senioritis is more serious that students realize, and the cases are more severe second semester. Seniors change their schedule, study less and does less homework.