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scared to death (for people in or already thru high school)
ok i am going to be a freshman and im not even going to try and hide it. i am very freaked out. my older sister says its no biggie but seriously i am a very sesitive person and i cant really handle getting teased or picked on without turning red or becoming insecure about whatever whoever happened to tease me about. and i am going to get lost (we dont get our scheds until the first day).
so does anyone have any advice about what to do on the first day or what NOT to do on the first day? advice with bullies, teachers, or red facedness will be greatly appreciated and rated.
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Freshman year is probably the second best year of high school (first is senior year). I was scared like you, but trust me, in one week you'll realise that it's just like middle school (but without all the stupid rules..and high school is funner).
I'm not gunna lie to you, there are b*tches in high school. Typically, the mean kids are the ones who are "gangster wanna-be's", if you know what I mean. Just avoid big crowds of kids who look like they get into trouble, because they are VERY mean. Other than that, everyone is usually nice (except for the occassional stuck-up cheerleader). Yes, there are clicks. There really are groups of band nerds, asian nerds, jocks, etc. You don't have to pick one, though.
Getting lost is totally normal. Teachers should understand, and for the first week or two, showing up late is okay. After that, you are expected to know your schedule and where your classes are. Don't worry, you will get used to it.
Kids won't pick on you unless you are really out there. For example, if you go to school dressed in an Easter bunny outfit, you will definitely be picked on. Also, if you sneeze weird, have an accent, or have an exotic haircut, you'll be noticed. Basically do what everyone else does unless you really want to stand out.
Teachers are generally nice. If you need help with homework or something, they're willing to tutor you. In movies, teachers are usually monotone and giving lectures to sleeping kids, but in reality, most teachers teach in interesting ways and have fun activities planned.
Don't stress. PLEASE. It is so much easier and funner than you think.
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Im not going to lie, high school will beat you up, but, that doesnt mean that you have to be scared. The upperclassmen tend to be mean to the younger kids, just because they feel like they have that power. I recently graduated, so I can give you any advice you need about high school. Dont worry about fitting in, I did that for 3 years, and it was a total waste of time. Be happy in the skin youre in, dont try to change for anyone else. Dont fall into the stupid high school drama, trust me, it sucks!! If you need anything else, just ask :) Good Luck!!
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Hey, everyone has to experience the first day of freshman year. & it's normal for movies, stereotypes, & other people's portrayal of high school to frighten you. I was in your position 4 years ago & I must say I felt the same way. The truth is, no one really picks on you & stuffs you in lockers. People might give you a hard time, but it's rare unless you bring it on yourself. To be honest with you, when you walk the halls.. it's hard to tell who's a freshman & who's a senior. So no one is going to single you out for no reason. Just know that there are a lot of other freshman experiencing the same thing as you. Teachers don't expect you to find your classes on the first day or the few days that follow. & if you get lost, ask someone in the hall who looks nice enough to help. In most cases, anyone you ask will be willing to help; they aren't as bad as you think. They were in your position at once.
You will be fine, trust me. People told me the same thing when I was starting freshman year & I didn't believe them. But after the first day, I laughed at how I stressed over something so simple. Yes, the first day will be a little nervewrecking, but don't let it frighten you that much. At the end of the day, you'll realize you got worked up over nothing. & the next four years will go by so fast. Enjoy high school while it lasts. & good luck! :)
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dont worry about anything im going to be a freshman to next year and im pretty nervous like you are but if somebody teases me i have a good right to tease them back and also dont be afraid to stand up to somebody older than you maybe youll make a friend than an enemy.
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Well, being that i just finished my freshman year, (going to be a sophomore now), it isn't a big deal at all. No one bullies you, no one make fun of you, and if they do it's most likely people in your grade. You won't get lost, it's very easy to memorize the school, and i have a huge, brand new high school, so i don't think your highschool will be bigger than mine, but hey, i wouldn't know. All i can tell you is to not stress, and if you are lost, you can always have a security guard lead you to your class, and your teachers won't mark you late because they will understand that you are new to the school and don't know it. :]
Good luck hun. :]
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First, that whole bully thing is really just a stereotype of school. A lot of the upperclassmen tried to help me find where to go and were really supportive because they were freshmen once, too. My high school has two different buildings with about 5 floors on each. I got lost only once and it was the second day of school, but the teachers are really cool about it and understand that everything's new to you. The only advice I can give you on teachers is to come prepared to class everyday, even if you're late. Hope I helped :)
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don't worry about it! high school is JUST like middle school but a little bigger. just handle any situation like you would before! it's not a big deal..i mean i was nervous when i was a freshman, but now i'm over it. (i'm a junior now)..as for bullies, there are no "bullies"...just people who crave attention and pick fights because they have nothing better to do. teachers expect more out of you. that's pretty much it. :] everything will be FINE. i promise!!
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i remember this very well because it was only like two years ago. =]
so on my first day i was so intimidated but then i figured okay there are about a bajillion other students. why would anyone single me out to tease,push. etc. i dont think you will have a problem with any one teasing you because unless you try to stand out and make a scene no one will bother you. another thing bullies like to target it on are kids they know are already scared such as a freshman would be. if i were you i would go in with my head held high (but dont act cocky like you know everything) and just be confident. have your group of friends close as you can with your schedules, you can keep eachother going.
its not as bad as most people think.
hope i could help
good luck
xo
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Hey, I know how you feel. The first day of your freshman year can be scary. It's been 14 years since that day came for me, but I haven't forgot the experience! But of course, I don't know how big your school is. My school was quite small. My entire graduating class was only 36 students.
Teachers? They are a little harder than junior high. They have to be. The curriculum is tougher for sure, but not too tough if you are a decent studier. They will be cool with you as long as you pay attention, care about your studies, and don't be disruptive. (That means passing notes, talking with your neighbors, and general trouble causing.)
Bullies? Oh yah, they suck big time! The biggest mistake you can make with a bully is giving them the satisfaction of knowing they got under your skin. If they know they bug you, they will keep on doing it! Either ignore they exist when they pick at you, or if they make jokes at your expense, just laugh and say, "yah, that's a good one! I'll have to remember that for future reference!" Hee, hee... that spoils their fun, considering bullies get their kicks out of rubbing other's noses in the dirt. (It also helps to keep your books held close to your body, so's to disallow any opportunity for a bully to knock them to the floor as you pass by.)
Red facedness? Hey, don't get embarrassed by what some jerk says or does something rotten to you. (though I would hope that doesn't happen to you)They are the moron who should be embarrassed for not knowing how to properly behave in public (yah, kinda like a 3 year old lol), whereas you are merely minding you business as a responsible student.
As for classes and schedules, everyone in your freshman class will be as lost as you are! After your first week (at the latest) you'll know that place and your schedule like the back of your hand.
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on my first day of high school i almost cried. i was SO freaked out. then when i got there, i didn't know what i was crying about. i made friends with the upperclassmen. and i'm telling you, that's the best thing you could do. it's like a tradition that the upperclassmen always try to scare the freshman. but, it doesn't go beyond that. most bullies just have insecurities about themselves. but, seniors have so much more things to worry about than to bully the freshman. i mean, think about it, they have colleage applications and worries about getting into colleage. and every other class has a lot of hard work also in their classes. everyone in high school is very busy, and most of the time, cliques have either already been formed, or form right when you start and everyone is just in their own world and stuff. i noticed that. i was afraid of getting stuffied in a locker or something like that but when people passed by me they were either talking to someone or studying. i know that you've heard "it's no big deal" but it really isn't. everyone is into their own thing
i hope i helped
*muaz*
xoxo
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