Here is some advice that will help you with your first year of high school!
- Get to know your new peers. Introduce yourself, say hi to them in the halls, etc.
- Know when your body/mind needs a break and take time to rest when you need to so you’re able to do your best
- Try to join a club/team/affinity group because it could help expose you to new friends and experiences
- Keep your homework managed … don’t procrastinate!
- Plan ahead. Think about your upcoming days and avoid cramming
- Don’t make assumptions about people and activities. Give them time before you make a judgement
- Meet, meet, meet with your teachers!
- Work during free periods
- Do not stress out if you don’t get the grade you want. It is really not the end of the world.’
- Do your homework! Use your free periods to get work done. Showing up to class without homework definitely has its consequences!
- Join a club or find a sport to play, it’s a great way to meet upperclass students and get involved in the community.
- Be friendly to the new kids. Imagine how hard it is to be a new kid at a new school.
- Don’t be afraid to talk to teachers and ask them for help. People want to help you, but you should advocate for yourself.
- Pay attention and listen in your classes and during gatherings.
- Teachers
- Don’t be afraid to reach out to teachers if you need help.
- If you can’t meet with a teacher in person, you can email them your questions because they can help you.
- Tell your teacher if the workload is too much and ask for help –Be truthful about if you are struggling so your parents/teachers can help you.
- Do your homework
- If you don’t understand, ask other people in your class questions
- Take notes and participate in class because it will help you understand what you are learning and help you be prepared for a quiz or test.
- Respect other grades’ unwritten rules– sit in the upper level of the cafeteria and NOT in the booths, don’t eat senior snacks, don’t sit in other classes’ lounges
- Talk to older kids, we aren’t scary. Everybody is very friendly.
- Take advantage of joining clubs and electives because they integrate you into the Latin community and are a lot of fun!
- Branch out of your normal social group
- Don’t be afraid to walk down the senior hallway.
- Learn how to use your frees.
- If you have a lot of work to do or a commitment after school, make sure you plan your time in advance so that you don’t end up cramming.
- To be more efficient, learn what kind of work you are good and bad at doing at school.
- If you have to stay up past 11 at night doing homework, ask your teacher for an extension and talk to them about the amount work given in class.