By Natalia Rimple
Senioritis is the lack of motivation to do well in school. Students and teachers said it can feel like a real condition.
Chris Curtin and Caleb Gonsalves, seniors in high school, said they felt motivated to do well in school. They agreed it was important to graduate because getting into college would be hard to do without passing high school. Most jobs do also require a high school diploma or a G.E.D. Mashpee math teacher Mrs. Brodie also agrees it's important to graduate for the same reasons as the young men.
Senioritis is the lack of motivation to do well in school. Students and teachers said it can feel like a real condition.
Chris Curtin and Caleb Gonsalves, seniors in high school, said they felt motivated to do well in school. They agreed it was important to graduate because getting into college would be hard to do without passing high school. Most jobs do also require a high school diploma or a G.E.D. Mashpee math teacher Mrs. Brodie also agrees it's important to graduate for the same reasons as the young men.
A suggestion from Chris was to have an individualized plan for educations. He felt that the curriculum is very rigid and standardized. Making connections with students helps motivate them as well.
It’s best to stay on task and keep organized. It's easier said than done but students who have carried out his advice have done well. Even though senioritis is a common thing to feel, learning things is part of the process of high school. Something Caleb has learned throughout his years of high school was to not do stupid stuff. Something Chris has learned is that it's ok to be flawed and do what's best for you.
Looking ahead after graduation, Caleb is going to Fitchburg State University in hopes of becoming a policeman because he likes to help others. Chris is going to school for liberal arts because he likes the English language and linguistics. In the end, all the work will be worth graduation and going off to college. Try not to let a lack of motivation get the best of you.