Final Thoughts

Final+Thoughts

Winter break is just around the corner, but before students get to enjoy the holidays, finals must be taken care of. The end of the semester is approaching, so now is the time to take accountability and ensure you’re passing all of your classes. The last two weeks of the semester are usually the most stressful for many students because some are trying to raise their grades, and others are preparing for their end-of-the-semester exams. There are currently tons of people stressing over their 89% in class, wondering if their teacher will round up their grade if they do well on their final. Most finals are usually only worth 10% of a student’s grade, but that 10% can be the make or break when your grade is hanging from a thread. Some teachers are more adequate than others and don’t make their students take a final if their grade is exceedingly high- percentage-wise. What is a final that is worth ten percent going to do to your grade if you’re already passing with a 98%? 

Finals are designed for students to apply their knowledge accumulated from the semester in a specific context, whether it’s a test, a form of writing, etc. Usually, teachers give out what is called a “Finals Review” that students can use as a study guide to recollect what they learned throughout the whole semester and get a gist of what the final is going to consist of. 

Math is arguably one of the most rigorous classes for many high school students, which is where the stump lies regarding end-of-the-year finals. Many students mentioned their jitters about their math final, which is pretty understandable considering the fact that math is not the easiest subject to grasp. 

How you prepare will determine the outcome of your finals, so remember to study in advance and not just the night before!

What final are you most stressed about?
Math is the final I am most stressed about because of the many equations I need to memorize, and the percentage can affect my grade.
Julieth Reyes– senior
What final are you most stressed about?
The final I am most stressed about is math because it’s a really hard subject for me.
Jewels Cha– junior
What final are you most stressed about?
The final I am most stressed about is math because math isn’t my strongest subject. I also have a hard time memorizing all the steps to solve the equation.
Alondra Perez– senior
What final are you most stressed about?
I’m most stressed for my math final because I still somewhat don’t understand what we’re doing.
Harley Certuche– junior
What final are you most stressed about?
Spanish because I just don’t feel like I’ve been doing good in it
Cody Hurt– sophomore
What final are you most stressed about?
I’m most stressed for my anatomy final with Dr. Elling because we have a lot of muscles and bones that we have to memorize.
Annaya Alvarado– senior
Which final are you most confident about?
The final I am most confident about is my math final because it’s really easy to understand, so I feel confident that I will do good and pass my class with an A.
Jaret Garcia– senior
Which final are you most confident about?
I’m most confident for my math final because it’s multiple choice.
Ruhani Deswal– sophomore
Which final are you most confident about?
Probably art because it is kind of easy
Eric Alvarez– freshman