<p>Maybe you could start getting involved in schools outside of just classes, or you could find activities to involve yourself in. School isn’t just about grades, albeit they are extraordinarily important. If you’re looking for inspiration, I would look towards your personal interests. Since you like programming, maybe you could join/start a Programming Club at your school. You could also pursue interest in technology by participating in Science Fair in the computer science category. Getting really into these kinds of activities may be a lot of work, but they’re real motivation boosters.</p>