I'm just wondering because my grades this semester have only been average which isn't what I usually get.  (I just started high school) and I was wondering if anyone out there had experienced this or possibly was someone knowledgable of applying to college.  THANKS!
While it would be ideal to have high grades throughout high school, the next best thing would be to start "lower" and then show continued, (dramatic, if necessary) improvement from then on. Everyone knows that sometimes it's hard for people to make the adjustment from middle school to high school, and that it shows up in the grades.  Overall, though, you need to take the hardest courses you can manage, study/work hard, show a real interest in your work vis-a-vis your professors...and join some clubs and do some volunteer work!  It doesn't have to be 5 clubs...but a couple that you commit to for the duration and eventually show some leadership in.\n\nBe sure to ask your teachers for help if you need it!\n\nGOOD LUCK!!!!
Rather than a letter you might want to make a phone call and set up an appointment with the Human Resources Department. Find out what  openings are available. If they like you they'll help you fit in somewhere if they can. At least you'll know. While you are waiting check into jobs with Temp agencies. Around here they jobs pay very well and are often a foot in the door to something permanent. Good luck.