Once a student’s senior year is well underway, it’s common to feel excited. However, some students actually find this time challenging, ultimately developing a case of senioritis.
IS SENIORITIS REAL?
Many students and parents wonder, “Is senioritis real?” While it isn’t a formal medical diagnosis, the symptoms of senioritis are, for all intents and purposes, incredibly real.
WHAT IS SENIORITIS?
Merriam-Webster states that senioritis is “an ebbing of motivation and effort by school seniors as evidenced by tardiness, absences, and lower grades.”
IS SENIORITIS SERIOUS?
Regardless of the cause, senioritis can be serious. In some cases, senioritis symptoms can signal other legitimate mental health concerns.
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF SENIORITIS
The signs and symptoms of senioritis can vary. However, in nearly all cases, significant shifts in your students’ activities or mood are usually involved.
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