Senioritis

=__Senioritis__: term that refers to the "disease" that strikes American high school seniors and is characterized by a drop in their academic performances=

__Purpose of the Wiki__: To provide students, teachers and parents with information and sources about senioritis and its consequences, as well as to gather information about methods that have been utilized to address the problem.

Each year, many American high school seniors allow their academic performances to slip after getting into college. This ingrained mentality can have dire educational effects on the futures of these students. How can students take different approaches during their senior years? How can teachers make changes in their curriculum? How does the future in education plan to address this issue?



What is 'senioritis' exactly?
Kearney, John. "When senioritis strikes." __silive.com__. 29 Mar. 2009. 9 April 2009 <[|****http://www.silive.com/teens/index.ssf/2009/03/when_senioritis_strikes.html****]> -This article briefly discusses senioritis and its consequences. It also provides some important advice: "By staying in school mode senior year, it will help you be ready for a lot more time management in college."

Lombardi, Kate Stone. "When Senioritis Strikes." __New York Times__. 25 May 2003. New York ed.: 14WC p. 1. <[]> -This article identifies when and why students are prone to senioritis.

"Senioritis: Avoiding the Epidemic." __ecampustours.com__. 9 April 2009 <[|****http://www.ecampustours.com/collegeplanning/insidetheclassroom/senioritis.htm****]> -This article defines senioritis, discusses some consequences and offers some solutions.

"What to Do about Senioritis: Help Your Child Make Senior Year Count." __collegeboard.com__. 7 April 2009 <[|****http://www.collegeboard.com/parents/apply/college-applications/21291.html****]> -This article provides an overview for seniors on how to approach their education and offers solutions to prevent senioritis.

Teacher Strategies
Abee. Holle. "Senioritis: Tips for motivating bored students in their last year of high school." __helium.com__. 11 April 2009 <[]> -This article discusses some strategies used by an English teacher.

Bubb, Shenni. "Senioritis: Tips for motivating bored students in their last year of high school." __helium.com__. 11 April 2009 <[]> -This article discusses the causes of and numerous strategies for dealing with senioritis.

Consequences of Senioritis
Schevitz, Tanya. "Colleges crack down on taking freshmen with 'senioritis.'" __San Francisco Chronicle__. 10 Oct. 2006, final ed.: B1. <[|****http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2006/10/10/BAGL9LLT7J1.DTL****]> -This article discusses how colleges are being more aggressive in making sure that their accepted applicants maintain the same grades at the time of acceptance.

"Senioritis: An Affliction Affecting High School Seniors." __theivycoach.com__. 11 April 2009 <[]> -This article reminds students about the fine print in their acceptance letters that mentions the consequences for not maintaining their senior year grade point averages.

Cures for Students
"How to Combat Senioritis." __Time Magazine__. May 8, 2006 <[|****http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,1191831,00.html****]> -This article discusses senioritis, some problems with it, and some solutions for it.

Rowell, Jenn. "K.G. grad is too busy for 'senioritis.' __The Free Lance-Star__ (Fredericksburg, Virginia). 8 June 2007 [| -This article profiles a student who was too busy with activities to slack off.

Sachen, Dinsa, "Juniors, how to avoid a senioritis outbreak." __nextstepmagazine.com__. 11 May 2007. 11 April 2009. <[]> -This article addresses high school juniors on how to approach senior year studies under the spectre of senioritis.

Legislative Initatives
Jayson, Sharon. "[|****We need cure for 'senioritis,' governors say****]." __USA Today__. 19 Apr. 2005. __Academic Search Premier__. EBSCO//host.// Northern Highlands Regional High School Lib., NJ. 8 April 2009 -This article discusses various governmental plans to address the lack of productivity during the high school senior year.

Jayson, Sharon. "With senioritis the diagnosis, the search for a cure is still on." __USA Today__. 18 Apr. 2005 <[|**http://www.usatoday.com/news/education/2005-04-18-senioritis-inside_x.htm**]> -This article discusses the need to reform the senior year to make it more beneficial for students and discusses how a lax senioritis period can negatively affect development and success in college.

Academic Articles
Dreis, Janice and Larry Rehage. "[|****Recasting the Senior Year****]" __Education Digest__; 74 (2008). 34+. __Academic Search Premier__. EBSCO//host.// Northern Highlands Regional High School Lib., NJ. 8 April 2009 __Abstract__: The article discusses the curriculum philosophy of teaching high school seniors in the United States. Details are given outlining the perceived challenge of "senioritis" and academic disengagement. An exploration is given into the experimental curricular restructuring of grade 12 at New Trier High School in Winnetka, Illinois and its focus on a senior project and integrate instructional leadership into their school plan. The aims and objectives of the student instructional leadership curriculum (SILC) are reviewed as well as outlining the mechanics of the year long mentoring process.

Michelau, Demaree K. "[|****What's the Cure for Senioritis?****]" __State Legislatures__ 28 (2002). 29+. __Academic Search Premier__. EBSCO//host.// Northern Highlands Regional High School Lib., NJ. 8 April 2009 __Abstract__: Analyzes the negative views of senior high school students regarding high school education in the U.S. Effect of poor performance in high school on college students in the U.S.; Reason behind the prevalence of negative attitudes among senior high school students; Actions taken by state legislators to improve high school education in the U.S.

The Other Side: Discussion of the Benefits of Senioritis
Mathews, Jay. "In Praise of Senioritis." __Washington Post__ 4 Feb. 2008, final ed.: A21. <[|****http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/02/03/AR2008020302355.html?referrer=emailarticle****]> -This article discusses how an aggressive pursuit of eliminating senioritis can be counter-productive for students who may need the time for reflection, perspective and balance.

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