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Advice: Educators' perspectives page 1 of 4

Get involved in your school!

“The more that you’re a part of your school community, the better experience you’ll have in high school. You don’t necessarily have to be an athlete; you can be in the theatre program, or the music program. Getting involved makes you feel more connected with your school, and statistics show that the more involved a student is, the better he or she will do academically.”

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