7th Grade

• Do your best to know how to get good grades (be organized, manage your time well, be successful in the classroom, take good notes, know how to read a textbook, study smart, use test-taking strategies).
• Work hard in all of your classes, especially in your academic subjects like math and English.
• Ask lots of questions if you don't understand something. (Remember: There is no such thing as a dumb question. Your teachers are there to help you!)
• Continue to read at least 30 minutes a day in addition to what you read as part of your homework.
• Get involved in community service or take advantage of opportunities to explore something new.
• Set goals for middle school or junior high, or revise your old goals.
• Take the most challenging English, math, science and social studies classes you can handle.
• If possible, take pre-algebra.
• Add classes in art, computers or a world language.
• Focus on learning and mastering key concepts as much as possible.
• Ask questions and participate in class.
• Get along with your parents.
• Continue to develop good study habits.
• Get involved in school and community activities.
• Identify activities and subjects that interest you. If you haven't already done so, take an interest inventory.
• Explore jobs and careers.
• Keep talking to others about your dreams and plans.