Advie For High School Freshman....

Brian-Alexander · 08-13-2003, 12:08 PM

got any advice for me about high school posrt it here

SccHarpGirl · 08-13-2003, 09:54 PM

Get good grades right away.
Don't annoy the seniors
It's never too early to start thinking about college and planning ahead
Get involved with school stuff that you find fun: It'll be a great way to meet new people and such
Walk the fine line between getting along well with your teachers and being a teacher's pet
Get enough sleep, even if it means going to bed at 9:00
Plan ahead so you're not stressing out for big tests
Speaking of big tests, finals count for a lot more in High School. Plan to do well.

Umm that's all I can think of now

Have fun in High School, it goes by fast

jbm222 · 08-14-2003, 11:25 AM

Whatever you do, do it to the best of your ability. If you play sports, aim for varsity starting quarter back. If it's academics, shoot for a 4.0. I know I could've graduated 1st in my class, but I was lazy and settled for 3rd. Don't do things like that.

Socially.... Avoid getting caught up in cliques. Talk to whomever you want and don't let clothing and music get in the way of forming real friendships. Realize that once you're out of high school all the stuff that makes some people cooler than others is relatively insignificant. A meaningful friendship won't fade so quickly.

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It's never too early to start thinking about college and planning ahead

I agree. Try to have 3 or 4 schools in mind by the time you're a Junior. Also, if a 4 year school doesn't seem to be your thing, there's nothing wrong with junior colleges and vocational training. But don't sell your self short.

My final word of advice... Savor every moment of it. Enjoy high school for all it's worth. Adulthood will come soon enough... and to quote Kurt Vonnegut, "Maturity is a bitter disappointment for which there is no remedy. That is unless laughter can be said to remedy anything."

Okay... so it's not that bad... I'm not trying to scare you out of growing old... just advizing you not to try and grow up to fast.

ApparentlyNothing · 08-14-2003, 12:03 PM

It's over before you know it. Get good grades so you can go to a good college, so you can get a good degree, so you can get a good job, so you can save money for retirement, so you can do all the things you wanted to do when you were in school and working......

Seriously though, besides the whole getting good grades so you can get to college, highschool is rather insignificant. Although, they're the longest 4 years of your 80-something year long life, its only 4 years. I dont know, maybe I'm just bitter towards my highschool 'cause my highschool experience sucked. Just dont worry so much and think that highschool is all there is to life. Enjoy it while its there, but realize it'll be gone before you know it. It's only the first step in your life.

SuperMonkey · 08-14-2003, 05:06 PM

I agree with that part about avoid being part of a clique. No duh-good grades. Join a sport or some club. Also, JOIN DRAMA! Im in it and it is really great (i go to a big school and we alot of people in drama here). I just wish I joined when I was a Freshmen. Narf.

Brian-Alexander · 08-15-2003, 09:38 AM

ok thanks i already get great grades although i got my first d last year but i'll do my best

Mike Graham · 08-15-2003, 09:57 AM

tip 1- learn how to consitantly spell simplt words like advice correctly

I would encourage you to do your work when you don't have to. The fact is, the majority of the stuff you will do is pretty easy, and you'll be able to slide by just fine without putting any effeort in, but don't. Looking back at the last four years, I wish that I had.

Don't be one of those people that joins clubs abd does extra-curricukars to look good for college, find ones that are fun. There is no shortage of fun activities at most schools, if there aren't many you like, start one.

**slap_j** · 08-15-2003, 10:03 AM

High-school sucks. Go to school stoned and it should be ok. Know (in the biblical sense) lots of hot chicks and if you're going to fight a jock, catch him off guard and use a chain.

That's advice not to take just so you know the difference.

SccHarpGirl · 08-15-2003, 10:36 AM

Yeah, I gave up the possibility of editor in chief on the newspaper staff (I would have been one of four people eligable) because I was absolutely miserable in journalism.

Just have fun, and keep a running countdown of all days until your graduation

Jeffrey · 08-15-2003, 11:41 AM

Don't worry about dating...focus on your education and your relationships (and on the Lord). Statistics are just against you marrying that person, and the best way to avoid stupid teenage heartache is to avoid the dating culture.

Take any advanced placement classes you can get into.

Get to know your teachers...they're just as interesting as your classmates, and a good relationship with a teacher means an ally in preparation for major tests and projects. Also, your teachers have much to teach you and love to have willing students.

As stated before, extra-curricular clubs look great on college applications and can also help you feel out who you are and what you enjoy doing vocation-wise.

If you have ANY desire to do band right now, GO AHEAD. Try at least one year. I can play piano, guitar, bass, and drums, but my biggest regret from my high school years is that I never did band and never got any background in woodwinds or brass.

As others have stressed, grades and finals are important! Keep a good focus!

tropicana · 08-15-2003, 04:38 PM

Things I wish I'd known as a freshman and a sophmore:

Don't make your teachers mad. In fact, it doesn't hurt to be on friendly terms with them. Not all of them will like you, but you'll just have to work hard, and if you are graded unfairly, take it up with the teacher.
Getting good grades is a must. Give every subject a complete effort and do as well as you can. If this means rewriting a few tests and going in for extra help to get ahead, do it. You won't regret it. However, if you don't, you will regret doing badly. It's hard to work out of the rut you will fall into if you get behind.
Don't use the vending machenes to get lunch. The extra five minutes to make a PB & J sandwich in the morning is worth it for how much better you'll feel.
Get enough sleep. This is the hardest thing of all. At least 8 hours is preferable. You can get less, but you will feel it, especially if you are involved in anything athletic.

Tracy · 08-15-2003, 08:49 PM

If you want to get involved in or start up something, do it now. Getting involved will provide useful experience - if you like it, you'll have plenty of time to improve by your senior year, and if you don't, you'll have learned right off the bat that it doesn't work for you. If you're starting something, there's less pressure as a freshman to lead things, and you can count on being involved for a long time. (I'm starting a Christian fellowship at my school this year, and I deeply regret that I can't be there to see it through for any more than this school year.) As well, heavier coursework can be a problem as you get older, as can the pressure to get a job.

Basically, in building a life at school as in homework, don't procrastinate.

SuperMonkey · 08-15-2003, 09:27 PM

Seriously, don't procrastinate. You will regret much.

"Empty are the museings and wasted are the days, when you said you were only waiting." - Jars Of Clay 'Famous Last Words'

jules · 08-16-2003, 10:34 AM

Well, I don't know if you know many people going in to high school. But, when I started, I knew probably 10 people, so I would advise joining some sort of activity (preferably one you're interested in). Even if it's just for one year, it'll help you get more familiar with stuff.

Amanda · 08-16-2003, 01:46 PM

Procrastination is your worst enemy. Avoid it at all costs. Also, find a good balance between having fun and doing your school work. Go to your school dances. You don't even have to go with a date. Social politics are also something to avoid. Treat your teachers with respect and they'll do the same to you. Be on time to class.