Back to school basics
Going to school is an exciting as well as a daunting task that students have to face every day. While for many, being in school is all cool and stress-free, for others it can be a tough job that they just don’t seem to get right.
What many of us don’t realise — and yes we may finish our education without realising it — is that proper school and student etiquettes are things that may not come naturally to everyone. And even if some kids are good enough to pick it up on their way towards adulthood, they still need a lot of constant guidance from parents, teachers and others, to show them the right way of doing things in schools.
Of course our parents and teachers keep guiding us, but we should also make an effort to know what we should do and what we shouldn’t do at school. And for this, here are a few of the things you need to take care of, some which you already know and some which you may have ignored, so that school time is the best time of your day.
parents and teachers keep guiding us, but we should also make an effort to know what we should and what we shouldn’t do at school. And for this, here are a few things you need to take care of, some of which you already know and some you may have ignored, so that school time is the best time of your day.
Be on time
Anyone can be late to school once in a while, but coming late every day, or every other day, is a big no-no. If you are frequently late, then it means something isn’t happening the right way in the morning.
You may not be getting up early enough to be ready and on your way to school before time, your transportation system to school isn’t right, your parents are not doing enough to ensure you are ready and at school on time, or you really don’t care about school.
Whatever it is, it needs to be fixed. You know the reason best, so you are also in the best position to find a way to fix the problem and arrive at least a few minutes before school starts, so that you can settle down well in the class before the lesson begins. And if you have to attend the school assembly, you can do so without still carrying your bag because you didn’t have time to put it in the classroom.
Latecomers also leave a poor impression on teachers and classmates, so don’t spoil your image.
Be regular
You know better than anyone what it means if you miss school frequently — missed classes means missed class work and class tests, missed lectures so you can’t fully understand what was taught. And there is so much more that is lost this way, so regular attendance is important.
Be well-groomed
Be in proper uniform and polished shoes. Your hair and nails should be short and neat. Everyone knows when they are well-groomed, neat and looking smart, so be that way each morning. It will improve your self-esteem and confidence too.
Of course, grooming doesn’t mean you overdo it and dress up the way you are not supposed to at school.