*Balancing High School and Part-Time Work*

You have to consider a number of factors when deciding whether or not to get a job.
The important thing is to arm yourself with as much information as possible, so you
can figure out what choice makes the most sense for you.If you are considering
working part-time, schedule a meeting with your school counselor to discuss this
move. Talk to your counselor about why you want to work and what type of position
youre seeking. Simply explaining your goals to someone else can help you make
decisions and figure out your priorities.Schoolwork, including homework and
studying for tests, should always be your top priority. The activities and courses
students choose vary considerably, so its important for young people to keep their
individual situations clearly in mind, says Brad McGowan, director of the Career
Centre at Newton North High School in Massachusetts. Further, McGowan cautions
students who do decide to work: If you are rushing through your assignment or not
studying enough for tests because of work, its time to cut back or quit and find a
less time-consuming job. He adds, Students should always let their employers
know what their time limits are. If you are being pressured to work more hours
than you can handle, you need to find a new place to work. You also need to make
sure that a job wont prevent you from getting enough rest.
1. What should a student do first when considering working part time?
a. Schedule a meeting with the employer of the job.
b. Discuss with the school counselor.
c. Schedule a meeting with the school principal.
d. Discuss with your friends.
e. Schedule a meeting and discuss with the class.
2. What does Brad McGowan do?
a. Brad McGowan is a student who takes part time job.
b. Brad McGowan is the director of the Career Centre at Newton North High School.
c. Brad McGowan is the school counselor of Newton North High School in
Massachusetts.
d. Brad McGowan is the employer of some students at Newton North High School.
e. Brad McGowan is the principal at Newton North High School in Massachusetts.
3. What does the word it in paragraph 3 refer to?
a. student
b. individual situation
c. young people
d. to keep to individual situations clearly in mind
e. to keep to individual situations clearly in mind is important.

4. What does Brad McGowan suggest when students dont have enough time to
study?
a. Quit and find a less time-consuming job.
b. Talk to the employer.
c. Discuss with the school counselor.
d. Keep doing both working while studying.
e. Sue the employer for the compensation.