About Teen Life: Before You Go Back to School

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Teen Life From Ellen Friedrichs, your About Teen Life Editor My cousins in Alaska just started school this week, which reminded me that kids around the country are doing the same! But whether school has just started for you, or you still have a few weeks of summer vacation, there is still plenty of time to get the year started off right! A Back-to-School Checklist for Teens You already know all the school supplies you'll need to bring with you on your first day of school...shoot, you've probably stood in line at Target long enough this month to know that. Here's a back-to-school checklist for all the other stuff you'll need to make this school year great... Read more See More About:  back to school tips  high school  school advice How to Do Better In School This Year While you can't help it when you have a dud of a teacher you can do little things to make an uninspiring class exciting. In fact, there are lots of little changes you can make in your attitude toward school and your academic habits to be a more successful student. I'm not promising you straight A's with a D- effort but by introducing some or all of the following strategies you will see a marked improvement in your grades... Read more How to Fit In At Your New School A new school can be scary and intimidating and fitting in can seem overwhelming, but it doesn't have to be that way. With a few simple strategies, a little bit of effort, a few hours of your day and a positive attitude you'll be fitting in at your new school (or making a new name for your self at the old one) in no time. .. Read more 6 Tips For Surviving Your First Day of School Up late tossing and turning before your first day of school? Don't worry, it won't be that bad. Just keep your head up and follow this guide... Read more See More About:  first day of school  school tips  Teen Life Ads Back to School School First Day of School Teen Military School Parent Teacher Featured Articles Back to School for Teens Back to School With ADHD Fall 2011 Fashion Trends for Teens What to Wear on the First Day of School Back to School Health Tips Back to School Health Resource Center   More from About.com Should You Go Back to School? Have you been thinking about resuming your education? These eight questions may help you figure it out. More> 5 Tips for Adult Students Whether it's finding the money or worrying about tests, going back to school can be stressful for adult students. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Teen Life newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Advertisement