|
starting highschool
im scared about starting high school, what should i do?
[ ]
Want to answer more questions in the Work & School category?
Maybe give some free advice about: School?
[Link](Mouse over link to see full location)
From there:
Hello.
I was a freshman two years ago- and I have to say.. it was one of the most scary things I've EVER experienced! I was thrown in the trash can on the first day and it was horrible. Some kid even had to go to the emergency room! It was the WORST first day of school of my entire life! I almost didn't go back!
Haha- so hopefully you didn't take that seriously- because it really wasn't like that at all. I always play that trick on people who ask this question. C'mon- I gotta have a little fun! High school is NOT scary. It actually is a lot more fun. You have more freedoms than middle school and you can take REALLY awesome classes. If you have to chance to take a Speech class- DO IT! You think it will be the dumbest class ever and you'll be really bored- but you get the chance to get really good at speeches- and you'll learn really awesome things! When you get to be a Junior/Senior- take AP and Honors classes- these will impress colleges and they will want you to go to their college if you do well enough on them.
People may tell you that Freshmen year doesn't count for anything- so slacking off won't matter until you're an upperclassmen. This is wrong. Colleges will look at your cumulative GPA- and that includes your freshmen year. Don't slack off; you'll regret it later.
Just to debunk the rumor- There is NOT a "Freshmen Friday". Sure, this used to exist back in the 60s and 70s, but it doesn't anymore. Any school that actually still does it will probably end up getting sued by a bunch of parents. So most don't do it. Chances are, your high school won't do it.
Here is my list of DOs and DON'Ts:
Do:
-Do all of your homework.
-Make new friends [some old ones will naturally just fade away] and do this by just starting up simple conversations with people- and it will eventually lead to a great friendship. Ask someone you may want to get to know for a pencil in class.. that's a classic. Sit with new people at lunch.
-Ask the teacher for help if you need it.
Don't:
-Don't talk to seniors.. they most likely DON'T like you. The won't give you any respect.
-Don't wear revealing clothing- seniors will automatically hate you.
All in all- if you just be yourself- you'll be fine. If you have upperclassmen in any classes- you'll get to know them over the course of the year- and you may end up meeting some really great people. I know that some of my best friends I met at school last year- and most of them were 10th grade or older. Not all seniors hate you- some will be welcoming- but just assume the worst in them, at first. After awhile- you'll know who to avoid and who to warm up to. You'll be fine. Don't worry.
--Jack
(16/m/Junior)
]
dont be scared! its okay to be nervous ^_^.. i am a senior in high school now in NY and when i started it wasnt so bad. yeah, i got pushed around because i am short, and my shyness made it obvious i was new to the school, but i doubt anyone would pick on you. just hold your head up high, dont let anyone bring you down, avoid conflicts, and show your friendliness =] good luck!
flirty
]
Well the fact of knowing you are not alone may help. I been through it and so has millions of others. Also to all the abuse you may receive from others because you are a freshman, just remember you'll get to shower abuse of your own on other freshmen once you pass the dreaded freshman year. Obviously don't break any rules or be hateful but in my opinion a good natured jab never hurt anyone. Just keep thinking to yourself (like I did) this is only a brief moment in time and all bad things will pass. Yeah, I know it may seem like a dreaded point in life at your time but, you'll look back later on in life and realize that high school wasn't really shtick.
]
More Questions: |