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Q: I am so confused right now. My science grade keeps slipping lower and lower. I am trying to pick it up, but it just isnt working. I am doing the extra credit, doing the labs as well as I can, but it isnt the material I dont understand, it is the work I am turning in late! Oh I just dont know what to do...there isnt any more extra credit! HELP!

Well, in the long run, you need to get your assignments done on time. Yes, I sound like captain obvious in stating this, but hear me out.
I was a lot like you, about 2 years ago with my freshman year. I procrastinated majorly. Most assignments did not get turned in, and I struggled to stay over the border... I eventually got B's because I'm a good test take, that's all. Anyways, I got a motivation, which was to do well in school so that my parents would let me do the musical again. Last year by doing that, I ended up with 4 As and 4 Bs. I went from a B student to and A-B student. This year, I have 6 As.
Moral is that you got to get the work in on time. Get something to motivate you, something you want. Talk to your parents, and strike a deal. "I'll make you a deal. If I get 6 A's this MP, then you let me buy that guitar I want. If not, then I will never bother you about it again." I don't know, something big that you want and they don't.
For this marking period, catch up and do the best you can until the end. It closes out in 3 weeks anyways, and you have a fresh new slate to work off of.

wow, thanks! you put a lot of effort into that! thanks again, I am definately going to do that

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