What You Should Be Doing as a Senior

What you should be doing and what you want to be doing as a senior are far from the same. People are telling you what you need to have done, where you should be going, and what the next step is but sometimes the list just becomes too long and you need a break.

HIGH SCHOOL RESUME COMPONENTS

Basic Information: Name & Contact Information
Objective or Summary Statement
Education
Work Experience
Extracurricular Activities
Community Service or Volunteering
Awards, Honors, Accomplishments, and Leadership Roles
Special Skills
References or Letters of Recommendation
https://www.asvabprogram.com/media-center-article/64

Yes, you do need to be making applications if college is in your future and you apparently still need to keep your grades up. You need to fill out scholarships and don’t fall short on all of your extracurricular activities, clubs and even sports. Don’t forget to get at least eight hours of sleep to be well rested, but also finish your homework.

Try these free sources of information about scholarships:

the financial aid office at a college or career school
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a high school or TRIO counselor
the U.S. Department of Labor’s FREE scholarship search tool
federal agencies
your state grant agency
your library’s reference section
foundations, religious or community organizations, local businesses, or civic groups
organizations (including professional associations) related to your field of interest
ethnicity-based organizations
your employer or your parents’ employers

https://studentaid.gov/understand-aid/types/scholarships

As students we are run so ragged that we barely have time for ourselves. It is hard to carve time on our busy schedules of our lives that are moving so fast that we just give up on our time, and that doesn’t seem very healthy. Schools and teachers can preach about mental health and self wellness; however, the pile of homework on our desks says otherwise. If you don’t get it all done you can drop your grade by something close to ten points, but also be happy. The system is so very convoluted and hypocritical to try and do our best.

So, in my opinion what you should be doing as a senior is very personalized. My choice is going to be to enjoy the time that I have left in the school I grew up in. I am going to have fun with my friends and the people I have seen every weekday for the most part of my life. As a Sutton High School senior myself, I am going to enjoy every moment that I can, and I think you should do the same.

How to be happy and motivated

Find the right balance of challenge. Research has shown that too little challenge can lead to boredom, but too much challenge and a person will become discouraged. “There is an optimal level of challenge where people are engaged but not overwhelmed called the Zone of Proximal Development,” says Hinton. During remote learning, setting realistic goals is important. Teachers need to remember that students aren’t going to move at the same pace as they could in the classroom, and to also adjust goals for students in unique circumstances.
Provide social connection. All students are going to need extra emotional support this year, and it is important to make a special effort to build community. Hinton says teachers, especially those still teaching virtually, should find new ways to connect, such as offering virtual office hours or fun end-of-year virtual social events. Hinton also says to remember to practice compassion, especially with students who are disruptive. “Everyone is experiencing stress right now. You don’t know what they are facing at home. Offer compassion, understanding and support. Instead of punishments, set clear boundaries with natural consequences.”
Help students to flourish. When students are flourishing, they are more motivated and more effective learners. Hinton says there are a number of ways to promote flourishing during in-person or remote learning, such as:
Practice gratitude. “Research shows that low-lift strategies that promote gratitude can have a big impact on happiness,” Hinton says, like having students write down one thing they are grateful for in a Zoom chat or before an in-person class begins.
Support others. “If you want to be happy and flourish, you should focus on supporting others,” Hinton says. Encouraging students to engage in acts of kindness in their daily lives is a good place to start, or teachers can choose a cause to work on together as a class.
Incorporate humor. Finding something to laugh about this year might be difficult, but it’s worth it. “Research shows that laughter not only boosts well-being and happiness, but also physical health,” Hinton says
https://www.gse.harvard.edu/ideas/ed-magazine/21/05/happy-students-are-motivated-students