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Then ask what you can do to raise it a notch or two. Sometimes a teacher will have a mistake in the grade book like an absence or a missed assignment. The best time to correct an error is two weeks before, not after the grade is given. Two weeks prior is the time to make up shortcomings or add extra credit. Since most students don t show this kind of initiative, many teachers will work with you to raise your grade. Going from a B- to a B+ is a good thing. Elevens want to do good things and get the highest possible grade. <br><br><br>I LL NEVER USE THIS STUFF . . .<br><br>Elevens see beyond the present. Many times it is not unreasonable to think that you would never use a certain subject matter, but don t think in terms of subject. Think in terms of process. Elevens are processing information to find solutions in order to achieve good results. In your future, you will be able to use this road of processing, finding and achieving in your job and community. You will use this road often. <br><br>Elevens will take on a subject like a game or competition. Learn the game of grades. Think of getting great grades as a challenge. <br><br>ALWAYS BE AN 11 STUDENT!<br><br>__________<br><br><br>You have just read a portion of just one chapter of the BFS  Be An 11 Guidebook for Success. To purchase the entire book or to find out how to have a Be An 11 Clinic at your school call BFS at 1-800-628-9737.t I wrote to him:<br> Coach Brooks, I have always held you in high esteem as a coach and as a man. But it is your example as a father that I cherish most about our acquaintance. I will always remember looking down at your son Craig in his crib when I stayed in your home. I was overcome and lifted by the Holy Spirit. <br>You see, at this same time I also had a son who was just a baby in a crib. My son, Mark, was healthy. Steve s son was born without eyes or an esophagus. In addition, Craig s brain was not fully functional nor would it ever be normal. It was suggested that Craig be placed under institutional care where he wasn t expected to live very long. Some even hinted at just letting little Craig pass on. However, to Steve and his wife Carol, their son was special and God s gift to them. Craig would be raised at home and be greatly loved. I was filled with emotion and gratitude for two thing: First, for my son being healthy and second, for Steve s wonderful example. <br>On the recommendations of Dr. Charley Howell, Craig went through several operations and survived. Recently, Coach Brooks gave me an update and sent me a photo of his son. Craig will be 17 this June; my son Mark will tur 17 in July. Craig can hold hands with his dad and walk around the track. He smiles and can even say a few words. Steve credits his wife Carol as the one who has made Craig s life what it is today.  She has done all of the hard work, he said.  Craig s special ed teacher April has also been a true miracle worker. <br>As I looked at the photo and pondered over life s bigger picture, I reflected upon the importance of gratitude and families.<br>I finished my letter to Steve:  I know that in the afterlife Craig s body and mind will be restored. I know he will thank you for being the father that you are. Families are a forever thing. Later, Steve called me and told me he has the same feelings. <br>It s a good time now to remember our families and treasure them. Time to take a few moments to think beyond our everyday problems and focus on the big picture. <br><br>Time to be grateful.<br> Each coach spiritually ministers to the players.&nbsp; I know first hand they have saved many kids that might otherwise be in gangs, drugs, or in jail.&nbsp; The coaching staff does a better job off t