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Freshman
Okay well im going into my freshmann year and im really nervous.But still exited,So like does anything happen in freshmann year? when is homecomeing?? And is freshmann year like really hard?? what goes on someone tell me??
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Freshman year is AMAZING. Homecoming is in the fall, and most freshman just go with big groups of friends. You will most likly make alot of new friends throughout the year, and not keep any of the old ones, except maybe some of your best friends. (Depends how big your school is) Its alot different the middle school. The teachers are pretty easy on you. Its alot of fun. You gotta be outgoing though, because in my lunch, I didn't know ANYONE. and I was like freaking out, and then these girls came up to me, and were like wanna sit with us? And it was good.
Its fun, some people love it, others cant wait to get out.
Do not slack off freshman year! If you do your GPA will be sooooooo bad. Its really hard to bring up your cummalitive GPA. So, try hard! You'll regret it if you don't..
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I was just a freshman, and I'll tell you this much....nothing to worry about. The work is a little harder and you should focus on it a little harder than in middle school.
I'm the quiet kid in school, but I get along with everyone simply because of one reason. The key to getting along with everyone is respect. Even Seniors. Sure they like to think they're so big and bad, just like little kids right? If you're confident and respect them too, it'll all turn out. If you want to get along with Seniors, don't have an attitude toward them. I'm best friends with a Junior and she sees me as a great friend. Plus, make a little reputation for yourself. Doesn't have to be anything major, but if you have anything good about you, let others know. Don't brag but just give others a heads up "Hey I can do this"
For instance, I do Martial Arts. Almost no one knew this, but word got around and people started asking me things and I just answered respectfully and with confidence. I wasn't cocky though.
Another subject is Drama....it's unavoidable. If you have friends, you'll have drama. They way you cope with it is what determines how it'll end up. I'm a naturally indiferent person when it comes to drama. I try not to get too deeply involved in it nor do I like to be the subject of it. Learn who the drama queens and kings are and try to stay away from them. Stick with people who don't cause a lot of drama and you won't have much.
I apologize for the rant, but my main point here is, stay confident and be respectful, and you won't have many problems.
I hope this helped! If anything it helped your eyes bleed!
Brandon
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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 freshmen 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.
Ask an upperclassmen about your homecoming specifically, because we don't go to your school and we don't know.
--Jack
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As for homecoming, it's different with every school. You'll find out soon enough =]
-Laura. (16-f)
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I agree with her answer 100%. I'm going to be a Senior this year & I couldn't be happier. Freshman year was actually my FAVORITE year of high school. I'll admitt that I was SUPER nervous though. I didn't know what to expect & going to a bigger school just didn't make me feel happy. But, once I got there & got the hang of it, I loved it.
You'll love high school more than junior high or elementary school. Now, I'm not sure about the Juniors and Seniors "teasing" you and what not. That never happened to me, or anyone else I knew. Most of them are helpful & pretty nice.
The key to high school is really organization. Keep everything organized that way it's easier to keep up with assaignments and homework.
Try memorizing your schedule the first couple days of school & keep a visual note as to where all of your classes are. Try looking at what their next to. Learn short cuts & all that later when you know your way around the whole school!
Teachers will give you more freedom too. They treat you more grown up & expect you to act more grown up.
I've learned that the key to having a happy 4 years in high school is to stay away from drama. DO NOT talk about people because a lot of them could really ruin your life in school.
As for homecomming, every school is different. We usually have a "spirit week" then on that Friday it's the BIG GAME! Then, at our school we have a dance on that Saturday night that is really formal kind of like Prom.
But it's a lot of fun & you'll really like it. Good luck!
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I wrote that myself awhile back & it's still pretty good, considering that my advice has matured a bit since then =]
Anyway, I'm going to be a junior in the fall, and it seems like my freshman year just happened yesterday. It seems so cliche, but it's true. The upperclassmen and sophomores are going to tease you, call you stupid freshmen, push you around, etc. Not everyone, but a lot will. Keep in mind that in a couple years you'll be doing the exact same thing to the class of 2014 ;]
Chances are your schedule will take some getting used to but you'll memorize it soon enough. Keep it in the front pocket of a binder, written on an index card. That way, you can casually glance down at it while you're walking if you forget what class you have next or something.
It's not as 'hard' as 'different'. Most teachers won't hound you for missing assignments. You pass it in, or get a zero. However, if you build up a good relationship with your teachers they'll be more willing to do favors for you, such as give you an extra day to complete something, or accept an assignment you were SURE you handed in last month. Most aren't as imtimidating as they seem and can be quite friendly.
As for homecoming, it's usually a weeklong event. It is for my school anyways. We have spirit days like Pajama or school color day, and there's a big football game. The week ends with homecoming dance. You'll hear about it, trust me. It usually happens in the fall.
Enjoy yourself =] You won't regret it.
-LM
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