High School
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On the last day of last term, I dropped food tech, so as of last Tuesday, I'm officially out of food tech 
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My HSC trials start next week. will post some pics of my exam timetable tommorrow
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Really? I got mine in 2 weeks time.
I have 5 days of exams and I love how it is spread out.
Tuesday: Ancient History
Wednesday: English Studies
Thursday: Maths General 1
Friday: N/A
Monday: N/A
Tuesday: N/A
Wednesday: Japanese Theory & Japanese Prac
Thursday: Drama
Friday: N/A
Though it's not over yet for me, because Drama and Japanese are giving me the first part of the real HSC the week after:
Monday: Drama IP & GP Showcase Night for family and friends
Tuesday: Added work on the Drama GP
Wednesday: Drama IP & GP HSC marking.
Thursday: N/A
Friday: N/A
Saturday: Japanese Speaking HSC Marking.
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This is my HSC trial timetable. I've dropped food tech, but I'm still doing 12 units of work. Tuesday 9 Aug is when I'm doing my tafe trials.
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I don't live in the States, but I don't know if the school year starts that early there. Where I live, it starts around early September, and I'd also expect that from the US for some reason. I'm not sure.
I think that's how long regular math tests go for me, though I never actually need that much time. Though in Grade 10 I had to write a provincial exam that had a time limit of three hours, though I didn't need that much time. But apparently they're dropping the provincials now, at least the three you have write in Grade 10 (English, Math, Social Studies).Your English and Maths exams go for 1.5 Hours.
I cal hax, this is not fair
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It can start anywhere from early August to mid September here. School starts on September 6th for me.
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My Trial exam goes for 2 Hours for both Maths and English.
The Australia School System is a lot different to the one in your country so it is hard to relate
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I'm done with high school now (Should be going to college in September), but I think the year starts right after Labor Day.
Yeah. I don't know what trial exams are, and I'm not sure if there's an equivalent where I live.
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In Massachusetts it started after Labor Day (September 5th). Here in Kentucky, it starts on August 17th.
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In Michigan, it's state law that says school cannot start until after Labor Day unless the district gets state approval via wavers.
Speaking of high school, my alma mater's band camp just concluded. It was my ninth consecutive and my fifth since graduating. I mentioned that to the director who has been the director (high school director for the past two and middle school director for the past 9) and he joked that he's getting old since I'm getting ready to join the double digit club of band camp appearances. He also thanked me for returning after all these years during the post preview show potluck dinner, but I cared more about the announcement that dinner was ready mentioned directly after his praise of me.
Speaking of high school, my alma mater's band camp just concluded. It was my ninth consecutive and my fifth since graduating. I mentioned that to the director who has been the director (high school director for the past two and middle school director for the past 9) and he joked that he's getting old since I'm getting ready to join the double digit club of band camp appearances. He also thanked me for returning after all these years during the post preview show potluck dinner, but I cared more about the announcement that dinner was ready mentioned directly after his praise of me.
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For me it always starts the first Wednesday after Labor Day.
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Your English and Maths exams go for 1.5 Hours.
I cal hax, this is not fair
RESHIRAM5 I purposely put myself in the lowest classes for maths and english. I was asked if I wanted to stay in my maths class I was in at the end on last year and I chose what level of english I wanted to do as part of my electives (English is the only mandatory subject from year 7 to 12 at my school).
Naveek Darkroom I only needed more time in my yearly maths test 2 years ago when I was in year 10, but that was the only time I ever needed more time to finish an exam. Other then that, I've never needed that much time. I get so board very quickly in the schools hall when doing these.
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I'm actually in the same level as you judging by your timetable.
Standard and above have to do 2 exams though.
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I think for my school, we just split the Standard and aboves exam in half.
Which I wish they did for Ancient History, I'm going to hate 3 Hour exams.
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Hello, I am new to this thread. Pardon me for barging in without prior notice.
I start my first day of Senior year (high school) today. I screwed up my biological clock, and combined with anxiety, I cannot fall asleep with ease. Would anyone care to offer advice that I may need for this year?
If it does matter in any way, I live in the United States. Thanks, fellow students!
I start my first day of Senior year (high school) today. I screwed up my biological clock, and combined with anxiety, I cannot fall asleep with ease. Would anyone care to offer advice that I may need for this year?
If it does matter in any way, I live in the United States. Thanks, fellow students!
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My Drama Group stayed late to work on our Major Work.
Teacher: You need something explosive for the first Scene...
Us: What should we do...
Teacher: Do 3 songs in a mashup that focus on Bs (our performance is based off a world without Bee's), do dancing.
Rest of my Group: Cool
Me:
I can't sing nor dance :/ not to mention I have no idea how the lyrics go for all 3 songs.
Teacher: You need something explosive for the first Scene...
Us: What should we do...
Teacher: Do 3 songs in a mashup that focus on Bs (our performance is based off a world without Bee's), do dancing.
Rest of my Group: Cool
Me:
I can't sing nor dance :/ not to mention I have no idea how the lyrics go for all 3 songs.
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The trick is to remember that breathing out is just as important as breathing in.
This is something that I tell all of my students: your ability to recall information is probably only the fourth most important skill. The first three are managing your physical, emotional and mental well-being. That means eating regularly and eating healthily, getting a decent night's sleep, maintaining positive relationships with family, friends, peers and teachers, and allowing some time to yourself.
You need to establish a routine, and the first two weeks will be the hardest. Go to bed at the same time every night, and wake up at the same time every morning. Exercise both your mind and body; if you're having trouble sleeping, chances are you have too much physical energy or your thoughts are racing. Sleep is much easier if you are both physically and mentally tired. If all else fails, camomile tea can help relax you.
Don't push yourself too hard. The temptation is there to double down and study harder and for longer, but I know when my students have gone to bed at two in the morning and I know that their attention levels will suffer for it (especially in my subject area, senior English literature); short-term gains bring about long-term losses. You have to pace yourself. Likewise, if you get a mark that you're disappointed in, don't marginalise it and pretend that it means nothing. Ride the emotional storm out. Sure, you'll feel like crap, but it's better that you get it out of your system now than to bottle it up and have it explode at the worst possible moment.
Your teachers are a resource. Use us. If you're in my class - and you aren't; I'm on the other side of the world - I would rather you come to me now if you feel that you're struggling than later when things are getting serious. The sooner you come to me, the more opportunity we will have to get ahead of the problem. If you come to me later, there may be very little that I can do and chances are good that it will be an autopsy of your last assessment task.
A first draft is never a final copy. As a senior, I would expect you to go through at least three drafts for each essay.
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