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High school?
Help! I'm going to high school next year and I don't know what to expect! What are classes and schedules like, and what should I bring on the first day?
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Hey! First off, don't worry about it at all. Being nervous is normal, though.
Freshmen often have an orientation before school starts. Go if you can, you'll meet other people [especially helpful if you're going to a regional school and you'll be with different people]. Schools have different schedules, but you'll get used to yours quicky. Carry around a copy in the front of a binder or notebook for reference. No matter how big the school may seem, you'll get used to it sooner than you think. Teachers are very helpful and often stand in the hallways to direct lost students for the first couple of weeks. Don't be afraid to ask for help. This also applies to classes. You're on your own more than you ever were in middle school. If you don't pass something in, you'll get a zero. Teachers are willing to help if you ASK. Go for extra help if you need it, and DO YOUR HOMEWORK. Seriously, just get it done. Your grades will suffer significantly if you don't. Join clubs and sports, get involved, make friends. Be nice to your teachers, and they'll be nice to you.
On the first day, just bring a notebook, and something to write with. Unless you've been told exactly what to bring, your teachers will tell you what supplies you need for their classes, and you can write them down. Get the basics in advance, though. Everyone's gonna need notebooks, binders, pens, pencils, whiteout is helpful unless your school has banned it, highlighters are fun and help you study, and a good backpack that isn't too big that you won't mind carrying all your stuff in. Oh, and if your school doesn't supply you with an agenda/planner, get one on your own. It's really helpful to have all your assingments written down in one place.
Other things I found useful to have throughout the year were:
- icebreakers for after lunch. Gum was banned from all my classes, and mints dissolve, with no aftertaste!
- hand cream and chapstick, espeically in winter. If you're a guy, this might not matter as much to you, but I am a lot more comfortable having them with me 24/7.
- a water bottle if you're allowed
- change for the vending machine
- a one-subject notebook with a folder built-in, for the days I forgot, say, my math notebook and had to have something to take notes in. It also serves as a catch-all when the bell rings and you have 92836715 important papers to bring home.
- a cellphone. Keep it off during class. The battery will drain if you don't.
Good luck, and have fun next year! Highschool is a great experience, unless you make it miserable for yourself.
-LM
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