High school students struggle to balance out sports, school, family and friends. Putting school before sports and creating a schedule can help get a student-athlete organized for the coming year. With such a tight schedule, it is important when studying that it is quiet and there are no distractions that could make it harder to finish on time.

“Study 30 minutes on a certain topic for class,” senior Francisco Alfaro said. “It is a good idea to be able to balance your study time with your personal schedule.”

According to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, a person retains more information on a subject if they spend 20 to 30 minutes a night studying without distractions. A study group can also help. If a teammate is in the same class, then ask if he/she wants to study or get homework done together after practice.

“If you don’t understand a topic, find it in your best interest to get help from a peer and/or a teacher,” Alfaro said. “There’s always a person to help in the school.”

With so many resources in the school, it’s easy to find the help. The Learning Center is open for students to get help from teachers in any subject during the lunch hours. While sitting in class during a discussion, work time or a lecture, teachers are always grateful if a student raises their hand to ask questions about a topic they do not understand, or schedules times a time with them to improve their work.