I have a very serious question about my life in school.?

Question

I'm going into grade 9 in a week and i know that i need to try hard in high school. from 1-8 i coasted (i still got mostly low 80's) but i want to get accepted into a top notch law school i have the inelegance to do it but i need some advice on how to stay on that path.

also i "goof off" in class frequently i cannot help it its nothing major just some talking and joking around but i know i should of been paying attention i also did some more serious stuff like hack into my school computer to disable websence so i could go on CNN video, or being so disruptive in class and getting every one else giggly and off task i made a substitute teacher cry. (i felt so bad after that) wich brings me to my next point - no respect to authority, if a teacher tells me something and i know it is incorrect i will jump at the bit to correct them, ill sneak coffee into class, and just disagree and be cold to them and i now realise this needs to stop! please give me some tips on how to improve on my weak points mentioned above.

Answer 1

well if you know whats wrong you know whats wrong!

only YOU know how to stop it, no one else will tell you if theyre laughing with you.

also i learned through out high school that teachers dont care if you dont care, they still get paid whether or not YOU PASS.

in high school you have to be little more independant, be more organized if you sit in the back and make noise, try sitting up front there are more kids up there trying to learn and maybe itll rub off on you. its just effort, and thatll go  A LONG WAY

Answer 2

Recognizing what you want to change is a good first step.

Some of it you just have to decide not to do, like sneaking in coffee and hacking the school computer.

The smaller stuff (talking/ joking around) may be more difficult to stop.  Perhaps you could talk to a friend or even your teacher and ask them to remind you if you are getting off track.

Sitting nearer the teacher may help you focus on the lesson rather than your classmates or something else.  Interacting, such as asking or answering questions as appropriate would help you stay more involved.

Correcting a teacher's mistakes is fine if done appropriately (politely and not disrupting the lesson).