GRADE CONSCIOUS

UNEDITED SAMPLE LITERARY ARTICLE
By Lavinia Lyka Lim Lopez
IV - Michael Faraday


As we all know, “Education is the key to success.” Educatioan will give us the necessary skills and information we need to be triumphant in our journey to the unknown world that is why we, students, need to strive and study hard to be ready for our incessant journey in life. We need to be grade conscious or as people especially the seniors, such as myself, in Makati Science High School refer to as “GC”.

Being a grade conscious is being responsible and conscientious enough to matters with relevance to studies. Being a grade conscious means to do our utmosts to achieve high grades that we so desire. Being a grade conscious has many advantages. If you are “GC”, you always listen to the lecture of the teacher, participate in class discussions and copy notes whenever necessary. You do any thing possible to have a high grade. In fact, others even study in advance just to have an edge over the others and to be prepared for the class discussions. Because you are always prepared, you avoid the common bungling of students, cramming. Students tend to cram always due to laziness and other stumbling blocks in their concentration to their studies like computer games, video games, t.v. shows, hanging out, bad influence of friends, family, community and media, physical, emotional, spiritual or monetary problems. Because you are always reviewing your notes and reading other references pertaining to your subjects in school, you always get a high score in tests. You avoid stress incorporated with cramming, low grades, disappointments, scolding of parents and demeaning of ones self with reference to achievements. Because of your high grades and achievements brought by being grade conscious, you get to experience the feeling of self-satisfaction and bliss. You get to experience the fruits of your toils and the joys of your labor. You even get to have a bonus wherein your family and friends will be proud of you.

Even though being a “GC” has many advantages, it also has its drawbacks. Being “GC” is time and effort consuming. You will not be able to have time for yourself because you are too busy studying. You will always be exhausted and not have time for fun anymore. Your schedule for the day will be filled up with schoolwork such as doing your homework, trainings for contests, and reviews for minor and major tests. It will devour all your energy. You will not be able to hang out with your friends and family. Your social life will also be affected. Because of too much enervation, you might even get sick. The saddest part is you will feel alone and empty inside.

People think that being a grade conscious is a bad thing. If they see a person studying for a test or doing their project or assignment, they will immediately tease him “GC”. To be honest, to be called a “GC” is a great honour because it just proves that you are dependable and hard working. It just proves that you really are something and not just a nobody moping in a corner. Being a “GC” has more advantages than disadvantages. Of course, we always have to sacrifice to get the things we want in life. Our family and friends will always be there to support us in all our attempts in life. They will never leave us. My advice to you is to be a grade conscious and not mind the judgmental people who have nothing else to do but mock you. Just remember that you have a lead on them because you are grade conscious. You are preparing for the bright future ahead of you.