Thanks anita;) I think it would be great if I retain the knowledge I learned in school so I could help my child (if and when I have one) with her homework. I find it hard to let go of my old notes, but I have thrown most of my history and english notes out because I am good at english and history without them. for math and science, i am keeping 4 binders and 4 folders, also i have a folder for financial literacy and independent living and drivers education. my parents say i have a lot of clutter because i am always getting notes in school, reading on my own, researching online so my room is mostly books and notes. i am understanding how to deal with pressure and i think i am learning what it will be like in college. the ap midterms were hard and they were like college exams, i feel like the high school environment is preparing me for college and life on my own. my ap world history teacher doesn’t care if you miss a few days in her class or if you are late, she just cares that you do well in her course and pass the tests, also she expects you to catch up on your own by researching online for assignments or asking a friend, in a way it is like college. my ap world history teacher lectures briefly and i have learned better ways to take notes and analyze texts and sometimes she goes quite fast so you have to be quick to process it. if only my parents believed in me enough that i am getting prepared for college. i feel like i have learned a lot from my teachers and from my friends this year.