Working Class - Short Stuff

Girls' Life, Feb-March, 2002

Scored yourself a sweet after-school glg? Cool But you'd better keep you school test scores in check. Research by the Third International Mathematics and Science Survey shows teens who punch the clock are earning their paychecks a a pree--lowe grades and poor school attendance. While flipping burgers to stack some east may show mega responsibility worker bees tend to slack when it comes to academics like taking easier courses and even dropping out.

Should you give your boss two weeks notice? No. The part-time job is likely to backfire only if you work more than 15 hours a week. Out back on the work schedule, and evidence shows your report card might even improve! Cha-ching