It is important to be prepared for school.
Todd was sitting on the couch watching tv after he came home from school.
Todd wanted to get ready for the next school day.
Todd went over the practice test his teacher gave out to be ready for a test.
Todd took his sneakers out and made sure they were fresh and clean looking.
Todd had no trouble with his test and the teacher gave him a good grade.
Todd scored poorly on a test the next day because he didn't study.