Jinks or jinks, most commonly used in the expression "high jinks", means pranks or antics; horseplay--
The principal was not amused by their high jinks.
No high jinks while driving, understand?
Jinx or jinx ( rhymes with jinks ) means a person or thing that brings bad luck or ruins plans--
Don't let him near the fire; he's a jinx.
Jinx may also mean to bring bad luck or to ruin plans--
Don't tell, you'll jinx it.
Now that you know that, you can say--
"The students planned the high jinks in order to remove a jinx, one that supposedly caused bad grades."
Note--"Jinx" is also a girl's given name--
"Hi, Jinx!"
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