Missing School

Hello everyone. I know this is a popular topic to write about on blogs, but this happened to me personally this past week, so it's something I wanted to discuss. Missing school used to be heavenly. You got to stay in bed all day, watch some T.V., and didn't have to worry about anything but recovering. Unfortunately, missing school in high school is a luxury we can't afford.

I recently missed four days of school due to minor surgery and the workload I received was unbelievable. From just those four days I missed: a total of three AP Geography tests, a timed essay, and two math tests. Four days of staying at home and I missed six tests. Is it just me or does everything happen when you don't go to school? For example you aren't there for one day, you miss four tests, thirty-three assignments, and a bear was in the cafeteria. Since returning to school I have somehow managed to make up two of the three Geography tests and the timed essay. Today I am attempting to wipe out the remainder of the makeup tests that stand before me.

During the first couple years of school, a day off was one of the best possible things to happen at the time. Everybody needs a day off, and in elementary school and most of middle school, it was definitely worth it. Before high school, the stakes were significantly lower when it came to missing school. You missed one or two assignments, and worst case scenario you missed an easy quiz. You had absolutely nothing to worry about and you could sit back, relax, and focus on your recovery. Unfortunately, high school is nowhere near the same. Missing school is like basically murdering your GPA, and if you miss too much school, you might as well kiss honor roll goodbye. When I missed school my GPA took a big hit, and it took me a while to return it to its former self. I also chose the best week to get surgery, finals week so I suppose I need to take responsibility. And believe me, I have definitely learned my lesson.

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I suppose we all have to learn to grow up someday and as we cross into adulthood, with our care free kindergarten days a distant memory, we must face the realities of life. I'm sure in ten years I'll look back on these high school experiences and will seem like such a breeze. I'm just grateful to be feeling better and as my wonderful mother always says, "Stop complaining and just get it done."

In the end, missing school isn't what it used to be and if you choose to take a sick week, don't say I didn't warn you. If you relate to this topic because you've been in my shoe, check out this similar post I read a while ago by Charlie here.

Thanks for reading.