The key to future success after high school is succeeding during your time in high school. While there are many stories of high school dropouts becoming future millionaires, these are very minuscule situations, and for pretty much all of these cases, the reason for future success was not because they dropped out.  In any case, a high school education is the foundation of your adult life and success. No matter if you join the military, find a career, or seek a college education, the first thing many will look at is your high school education. However, high school can be very difficult, especially if you are taking higher-level courses, or are dedicated to a sport and/or extracurricular activity, so, in keeping with its mission, the Education Department has compiled a series of guides and tips to conquer those classes.