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How To Organize Your Gmail

Your Gmail is probably full of spam, clutter, and other random emails that make it impossible to find anything. And, while this isn’t uncommon, it also isn’t that functional. It’s possible for your inbox to be completely empty, and we’re going to show you how! Labels, labels, labels The first step to cleaning up your inbox is by sorting your emails, and that starts with labels. This isn’t exclusive to Gmail—all email services have a way to organize emails into different plac

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Understanding Grading Categories

News flash: every grade you have is not the same. Big surprise, we know. But, seriously, every score you recieve or point value you earn is all contributing to your quarter and semester grade a different way. So, it’s good to understand what’s actually happening when an ‘100’ brings your grade up by 1% but an ‘80’ drops it by 5%. What are the categories? Traditionally, there are three grading categories for each class—homework/classwork, quizzes, and tests/projects. But, they

Nov 112 min read

How To Block Your Time Effectively

In a world where there are a million things to do at any given moment, it can be difficult to manage your time in a way where it doesn’t feel like you are forgetting to do something or prioritizing one thing over another too frequently. But, there are only 24 hours in a day, so you’re bound to be unable to fit in everything . Unless, of course, you know how to effectively block your time, which is conveniently what we’re going to give you some tips for in this post! So, let’s

Nov 63 min read

How To Get On a Teacher’s Good Side

It’s no unknown fact that classes are a little more bearable when you’re close with the teacher. And, while every teacher is different, there are a few guaranteed ways to give yourself a few brownie points and climb your way up their ladder. Interact in class No one likes to sit through a class that’s practically dead. And, by the same token, no teacher wants to teach a class full of students who don’t care. If you can look like you‘re paying attention (even if you‘re not), t

Oct 302 min read

Boost Your Academic Performance with Extracurricular Activities

The Importance of Extracurriculars Extracurricular activities play a vital role in your overall development. They allow you to explore your passions, meet new friends, and build skills that will serve you well in the future. Engaging in these activities can also make your college applications stand out. So, let’s dive into the different types of clubs and activities you can consider! Competition Clubs and Sports It’s great to have achievements under your belt, and the best wa

Oct 233 min read

How To Work Without Internet In School

If you’re like most students across the US, today’s been a long day with off-and-on Internet and digital resources. But, while so much of our school day is made possible by technology, there are still ways to learn, study, and practice on days when the computer isn’t our biggest help. We’ve compiled a list of suggestions for how to function without web availability, so that if you’re in this situation again, you can make the most of it. Reading A day without Internet is the

Oct 202 min read

3 Things You Can Do With Index Cards

It might seem random, but these little sheets of paper can be of massive assistance for school. And, it’s always good to know another study trick, so lets get into our three suggestions for what to do with an index card. Puzzle Pieces Index cards are great for vocabulary, but they can also help with cause and effect relationships between certain things. You can cut an index card in half to make it like a puzzle piece, and then, write certain things that match on each side. D

Oct 152 min read