Here at [REDACTED] High School, we are committed to making sure our students succeed. We strive to push our students to become better every day, to prepare our students for college, and to treat them maturely. That is why we have one simple principle: Your Time Does Not Matter.
Every day, students do not turn in their assigned work. They are lazy. Doing your homework is a sign of punctuality and commitment - to forgo it is to say, "I am not trustworthy. I will not keep promises. I am not a hard worker." Your assignments are more valuable than your time. Every assignment done, every minute spent on one, will be a bump to your GPA, a better life in the future. To sacrifice your future prospects is unwise, and frankly, immature.
Some may have excuses. They may say, "I had other projects to work on." This shows that they need to practice better time management. If those projects were their own, and not a promise to fulfill, that shows selfishness. A feeling of personal fulfillment, appealing as it may be, will not lead you to a better future. They may say, "I was tired of working, and I wanted to have fun." Once again, an excuse for laziness and poor work ethic. Productivity is more important than fun. Do you think pursuing fun will lead you to a better future? Of course, that was a rhetorical question - the answer is no, obviously so.
High school should prepare students for the future. And we try. We try to help students every single day that we're here. But so many simply reject our help, in favor of short-lived, selfish pleasures. That is why we must tell our students every day - Your Time Does Not Matter. Sacrificing four hours every day to put extracurricular activities on your college applications may seem intimidating at first - but Your Time Does Not Matter. A shot at a better college, a better future, no matter how slim, is always worth it. The expected value is too large to pass up. We force these assignments on our students because we love them, because we want to prepare them for the real world. Is that wrong? To value planning for the future? To value success?
Those who refuse to follow our advice - they are doomed. They are failures. Valuing your own time and agency will only win you the respect of yourself. Every assignment unsubmitted, every task uncompleted, every promise broken - each one is a step away from success. To succeed in this world, you must become a doormat, a servant, someone who will always be there to help. Do this enough, and you will receive your wages - sweet, sweet success.
Hopefully, all students will be taking this message to heart. We hope each and every one of you will succeed because of us. Goodbye, and remember: Your Time Does Not Matter.
