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I ruined my grades!!
So I just got my report card back and I got two A's, but then I got two B's and a C+. The problem is with the B's and C was that I started a couple weeks late because I switched from another school and they had put me a grade ahead because there was some stuff I had already learned. I was really really upset and I spent about five hours crying. I just wanted to know if my grades count for anything. If they do I will go throw myself off a bridge (I'm twelve and a very distressed eighth grader).
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There's no reason to be upset. As, Bs, and C+ is fine. No one is perfect. Don't beat yourself up over it you did the best you could under the circumstances. If you are really upset than try better next time. Don't beat yourself up over it because that's going to help you. Keep your head up!
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Let me tell you my story:
I was a mediocre junior high student. I partied my way through high school and was one of those smart kids who teachers wondered why didn't have a higher GPA. Well, I didn't give a crap. It was just high school. I preferred to read on my own rather than do homework, for one, aside from all the drinking, womanizing, sports and pot use.
However, when I went to college, I graduated with honors because it was time to get serious. All that reading I did on my own really, really stood me in good stead for that. So the answer to your question is that middle school/junior high grades don't mean crap to anyone.
High school grades are only meaningful if you want to go to a top university straight out of high school. I went to community college before transferring to a four year school.
So the takeaway is, don't worry about your grades in junior high. Nobody cares. Just make sure you do at least well enough to pass with at least a C and then have something you are really interested in that counts on the side, learn everything you can about it and then move forward.
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First off, no jumping off a bridge. That could be seen as over-dramatic. Secondly, It's not that bad. You have A's, be proud! Your grades don't mean much as an eighth grader and you sholdn't worry so much. And lastly, your grades don't stay as what they are. You can improve them and they will look fine. If your school is like mine, only your final grade of the year will be on your transcript. So, take a deep breath and calm down.
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I wouldn't worry so much about it. Your grades don't really matter until high school. Not saying to slack off or anything but its honestly just preparing you for h.s. Just do better next time.
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I'd talk to to a school counselor about your grades, they know more about it than we do. But don't hold back just because of it, you have another 5-6 years til you graduate.
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