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The Sims 3

Part 70

Master The Sims 3 school system: learn about homework, grades A-F, detention, and school tones like Work Hard and Sleep in Class.

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Master The Sims 3 school system: learn about homework, grades A-F, detention, and school tones like Work Hard and Sleep in Class.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    School Tones: Interact with school tones to manage your Sim's experience. 'Work Hard' doubles grade improvement rate but heavily impacts the fun bar and can lead to a stressed moodlet. 'Slack Off' improves the fun bar but offers minimal grade improvement. 'Meet New Friends' increases social interactions and the chance of bringing a friend home. 'Talk to Friends' strengthens existing relationships and increases social invitations. 'Sleep in Class' increases energy but risks detention if caught. 'Work Late on Homework' allows unfinished homework to be completed at school without penalty but does not increase grades.

  2. Homework: After school, Sims receive a homework book in their inventory. Completing it daily boosts grades. Incomplete homework can be finished at school. A progress bar indicates homework completion. Higher logic skill or assistance from an adult speeds up the process. Cheating off a classmate risks detention if caught by the teacher. Failing to do homework results in a performance drop the next day; doing some homework maintains grades, while completing it provides a significant boost.
  • 2
    Grades: Grades range from A (best) to F (worst) and reflect school performance. They are crucial for trait selection when Sims age up from Child to Teenager and Teenager to Young Adult. A & B grades increase the chance of receiving a good trait, C is 50/50, and D & F tend to result in negative traits. Achieving an A grade for 3 consecutive days grants the 'Honour Roll' moodlet, with additional moodlets for continuous A grades. An F grade results in a 'Failing' moodlet.
  • 3
    Detention: Sims are sent to detention after school if caught sleeping in class or cheating on homework. Detention lasts 2 to 3 hours longer than a normal school day and offers no benefits, preventing work attendance or grade improvement, and imposes a 'Detention' moodlet.
  • 4
    Friends: At the end of the school day, Sims have the opportunity to invite friends over or visit friends' houses. The school tone influences the likelihood of these social interactions, as does the proximity of friends' houses.
    • Tips
    • Prioritize completing homework daily for the best grade boosts.
    • Use the 'Work Hard' tone strategically when aiming for significant grade improvements, but be prepared to manage your Sim's fun bar.
    • If your Sim is struggling with homework, utilize their logic skill or ask an adult for help to speed up the process.
    • Avoid getting caught sleeping in class or cheating to prevent detention and its negative consequences.
    • Building friendships can lead to more social opportunities and potentially positive influences on your Sim's development.

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