Issues with NHS.

Pre-College Issues High School Life
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<p>I swear that sometimes I come to CC just to whine, hah.</p>

<p>Last month, I missed an NHS meeting. I had an obligation in Anchor Club, which I am the president of, and at the time, it seemed worth it. Now, however, I am seriously regretting my decision.</p>

<p>I am behind on everything. With the exception of dropping by to fill out an absence form, today is the first time I have heard any news about NHS in weeks, and as it turns out, I missed the explanation of our January service project. I only know that it involves Martin Luther King day and that a form is due by the 30th - to be honest, I'm a little ashamed to go to the head teacher and ask for further information.</p>

<p>This is, of course, mostly my fault, as I didn't bother to inquire about the service projects and instead relied on other members to tell me. This doesn't stop me from freaking out.</p>

<p>Should I just grab a copy of the form from a friend and jump back into activities like there was no lull? Or should I suck it up and grovel to my teacher?</p>

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<p>I’ve been in a similar quandary before. Just sincerely apologize and say you’ve been busy. Then pick up the slack and start doing stuff.</p>

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<p>Do both. Talk to friends you trust and get caught up on information, and then go to the teacher and apologize. However, don’t expect the teacher to catch you up-- that means more work for them, when you’re already having to apologize for something else. Try to minimize the extra work the teacher’ll have to do on your behalf.</p>