Classes one doesn't like

[TimothyG]

Hello,
I am currently in my junior year. I am an honors student with consistant As and Bs. My problem is that I don't feel like participating in either my U.S. History class, or my Chemistry class.
My history teacher constantly goes off topic and while lecturing, has the inability to make eye contact. He is constantly staring at the back wall and whenever his eyes "sweep" across the room, he shuts them very tightly. I'm very annoyed by his teaching and I just don't feel like trying in this class anymore.

Chemistry: my teacher is very smart, don't get me wrong, it's just...a number of teachers have a difficult time getting their knowledge out in a way that students can actually understand. Secondly, many teachers have difficulties making class interesting and have difficulty maintaining the attention of the students.

I've come to the conclussion that "I don't care." I am an avid photographer and am hoping to major in some form of photography. So I have come about the mentality that these classes aren't going to help me. Of course, they are going to hurt me significantly if I don't get my act together.

Anyone have any suggestions on self-motivation? Because...that's where I can tell I need improvement for those classes..or, any other suggestions?
Thanks.

-Tim

 

[Steg]

You'r being a tad flaky. First you say you dont want them, but then you say you need them. Makes sense. It's not interesting, big deal. If you really think you'r better of practising your photography (IMHO if you can pass the subjects you are). Then just do what I do and get an AMV player. Listen to some tunes and watch a movie.

Lastly, you'r being a bit hard on your history teacher

 

[Tau]

The teachers sound annoying but it honestly doesn't sound like it'll effect your marks if you're a smart guy.

Do well on the tests, do well on your projects. You study or write papers at home anyways right? Otherwise just zone out and be bored in the actual classes.

 

[Vincent]

Do what you enjoy. I never cared about english and usually got C's in it, now I'm studying engineering and don't have to think about english at all. Just get by in highschool then do something more towards what you want to do.

I'm not sure photography is really a good thing to major in since it's somewhat limited. Business might be a good option for you and then take some photography classes along with it. You could even do like marketing then photography, those could go together well.

Highschools full of busy work but you got to do it just like everyone else. Try and find something you enjoy in your classes.