Thinking about leaving school?
Take time to decide whether it's the right choice for you.
Article by : SpunOut.ie
Everyone finds school difficult some of the time but some young people find it difficult all the time. There can be many reasons why some of us feel school is just not an option for us such as:
- Finding school work difficult.
- Becoming very stressed due to the pressure of exams.
- Failing exams and feeling discouraged about school and study.
- Always feeling bored or out of place at school.
- Getting a difficult time from teachers.
- Being bullied by other students or even by teachers.
- Being given less attention or being treated differently because of different abilities and talents.
- The practical subjects that you are best at are less valued and under appreciated.
- Finding it hard to continue and keep up with course work.
- Having no friends at school.
- Feeling stupid or being made to feel that way by others.
If you are thinking about leaving school, take time to decide whether it’s the right choice for you.
- Remember it's okay to ask for help. There are adults in school who will listen – guidance counsellors or your favourite teacher, and also outside school – psychologists, counsellors or parents. Speak with your career guidance teacher before you make the decision to leave.
- Have a look online at the type of jobs you would like to do in the future and see what qualifications you would need. Your dream job could be out of reach if you don’t finish school.
- Confide in a good friend and tell them how you are feeling about school. You might realise that others feel the same and that you can get through it together.
- When you are at school, do your best - don’t break the school rules or make classes difficult for other students.
- Attempt your homework – it makes life easier.
- Make a plan before leaving school so that you don't end up sitting at home all day doing nothing.
- Think ahead and imagine yourself five years down the road...Where do you want to be? What do you want to be working at? Then decide how best to get there- be it through study, a training course or another after school option.
Further information:
www.youthreach.ie/
www.fas.ie
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