Upperclassman Year In High School

For incoming freshman who are attending to Oakland Unity, there are some things you need to know. Incoming freshmen need to be prepared for school by bringing folders and especially pencils. It's important for freshmen to bring materials school because teachers will not provide them. Since eighth grade is the last year for middle school, you would usually hang out with friends you've known for a long time. Unfortunately, when transferring to high school, friends will (or eventually) depart from you. So I recommend for incoming freshmen to try to make some new friends. Middle school grades and work were easy to achieve and weren't important back then, but now you're transferring into high school. High school is very hard and

Most students entering into freshman year are nervous. There entering into a big new school full of opportunity and mystery. They venture out into the unknown with the fears of getting lost, not being able to make friends or having no one to sit with at lunch. My freshman year experience was very different. Instead of walking into a new school I entered the same school I had been at for the previous 10 years. I still had recess, snack time and gym class. While all my friends left to start a new adventure in life, I was stuck in middle school. Although tough at some points my year turned out to be life changing.I was able to try new things by stepping outside of my comfort zone. I also learned to thrive in new leadership opportunities. This year was a major transition in my life and learned new things about myself I never else would have learned. In this year I developed skills that have impacted my life up until this point and plan to use in my journey into college and far

Junior year was full of many new experiences. We were now classified as upper classmen! Just like any of the other years in high school this year had just as many ups and downs. One of the main stresses in eleventh grade was the SAT. For sure one of the scariest things that I have ever had to do. All of the preparation going into it and the amount of studying made me feel as if I wasn’t going to have a brain by the time the testing was over. I took college and career readiness, which really helped prepare me for what was to come. By this time in high school I had already had my job for a little over a month, so I already knew what to expect once school started. I am thankful enough that at my job you get to leave at seven because I hear many

Number one : Your grades are above all most important. Don’t abuse free time, use it to get a little work done then laugh with your friends. Pay attention in class and please please please listen closely to your teachers. Number two: Love your class. It makes life so much easier. You're in a small school, as long as you're not completely weird you’ll fit in. Friends are essential to a smooth ride through high school. Plus if you get behind on an assignment they can help you catch up. Finally number three: Just keep going. High school will not last forever and it will get straight up depressing at some point, but by all means don’t give up, it’s gonna be ok, and you’ll get through it. It’s been a wild ride for me. I wish you and whoever reads this the best of luck and the funnest of

So those are the main things you need to remember and never forget. Also never lose hope. Many people have gone through jr.high so you have to keep in mind that it can be done.You will be fine you have made it this far.Do your homework, stay organized, and make friends. I wish you good

Making varsity your freshman year of high school is very uncommon due to all of the upperclassmen who have been playing for longer and who have also been on the team longer. My first wish is to make varsity my freshman year of high school on the Piedmont Lady Wildcat soccer team. I wish for this because I really do love soccer and making the team would really mean a whole bunch to me. Making the varsity team would make me feel like I accomplished something large. I could accomplish so much from being on the varsity team, I would have greater competition since I would be younger. If I tried I could also gather a scholarship easier into a college. If I do make the team that would show all of my hard work and dedication to the

There are many struggles that you’ll face during the transition from middle school to high school. The first few weeks of school, I felt out of place, but I did have the blessing of making a friend during my pre-session tennis practices during the summer. But I know that many people aren’t as lucky as I was and do feel out of place for a long time. I was able to make friends when I came, and if I could make friends, you definitely can too. You will experience having moments of slight depression when you miss your friends from your old school or possibly having trouble with the other students. There are counselors, you could find me, or a sophomore named Colette to help you on your bad days. You might make the mistake of being too trusting of people you just met, as I have. Also, know that you will learn to manage your workload because that has its own consequences if you don’t. You need these things for a successful year of high school; make friends, get through those rough, depressing days, and learn to manage your homework load well because it will hurt you

Supposedly high school is some of the best years of your life. Freshman year can be hard without any help from friends or upper classes. Coming from being “Top Dogs” in middle school going to being the “Smallest” kids in school is rough. It is always good to take advice when it is given. Dear Freshman, to be successful and to start your high school experience with a good start, do sports, get to know and connect with teachers and put effort towards classes.

High school is a really difficult time for everyone. I have never encountered someone who has not faced at least one struggle, even if it as small as a math test that they know for a fact they are going to fail, or even if it is as large as losing a family member. We are trapped in a box of society’s narrow expectations, and demanded by the judgment and assumptions of others to cram our wild, beautiful, miscellaneous souls into that box, and somehow find a way to endure the suffocation and still be “happy”. I have a suggestion for you. Next time you’re walking in the hallways, really try to notice all the people around you. Allow yourself to literally feel their vibes, emotions, and struggles. Each face, including yours, has gone through something, going through something, or will go through something.

Lastly, grades can kill. I mean do not let grades slip. Always do, and hand in assignments in the beginning of the semester or quarter. Grades matter more in high than in middle school. Collages are going to look at high school grades. I did not try in middle school at all knowing this, so most of my grades were C's. Now that I am in high school I stay up till the middle of the night doing home work. Try to check the grade book on Skyward once or twice a week, and ask the teacher nicely if an assignment is missing. Never let grades slip; the punishment could be summer

To all the kids about to be freshmen, and have been told high school is either going to be a breeze or a struggle, I can assure you it's much easier the more effort you put in. While it may not be a walk in the park, it is definitely not a sprint. Your attitude is going to be a major part in your experiences. The more effort that you put into it, the easier it will be to make it through high school. Coming to school energized each and every day with the attitude that you are determined to learn at least one new thing each day will make it a more positive and enlightening experience. School is a free education that most people are not able to experience. Why not make the most of it? Learn what you can while you're there. Be proactive in your

A lot has changed this past year and the difficulty seems to be increasing at school. Junior year in high school has arrived and so has the homework. Constantly having hours of homework every night, while studying for major tests, such as the SAT/ACT; which are a huge factor on what school I attend for college. The process can be a very stressful time for many students as they may have to account for extracurricular activities, such as sports and maybe a job. Many students need to seek additional help in order to succeed. My plan of attack is to capitalize on succeeding in all of my classes and being devoted to my future by using a tutor to assist me in preparation for these major tests.

High school isn't easy in any way! When I was in high school I wish someone had warned me about the evil girls and all the obstacles I would face. Now that I’m in high school I’ve learned all the lessons that I need to know and some I had to learn the hard way. In offering advice to rising Freshmen, I would certainly say to choose your friends wisely, have your priorities straight, and to not let the little things stress you and get you off track.

My freshman year of high school wasn't a very difficult year. It was just a very different year. I had always lived my life thinking that the older kids or the upperclassmen would be smarter and more mature whilst never questioning it. Coming in to my spanish class I found out very quickly that this was not true. I was not the best at spanish, but I was very determined to learning and improving from that class. Of course I was not perfect and I am no robot I absolutely still talked in class to my friends, but I think sitting next to all juniors for them it must have been eye opening to see this freshman that plays around always get so serious to finishing work as good and as fast as he could every time it was assigned. I noticed a change in

You were apprehending high school was hard, please. High is actually almost as hard as college. College gives you more provocation than high school does. Any time the professor is talking you need to have out paper and something to write with and note almost everything he talks about, examine the notes that you were supposed to take in class and do good on your test about what was over the notes The professor is not going to tell you to get out paper and something to write with, he is just going to assume that you already have it out and prepared. They are wanted you to come and everyday and notice you are what they called," Noteworthy." Study, study, study. Be learning material and study your notes. If you do not have any notes, that is your fault for not paying attention and thinking you are all big and bad and think you can remember everything. Like I said the professor in college is not going to tell anyone to pull out paper, it's your job in college to go that for yourself. When you use the textbook you get more information. Make friends while you are in college so when you get out of school you have friends to hang with and go out with. Make friends in school then when you get out school you have friends to trust and also hang out with. If you need help, your friends or professor can help you.