High school can be scary-if you don't know what to do. However, if you're aware of what to expect during school, you'll have no trouble making friends, winning class, or being active after school. Once you understand this, you'll have your own seat in the cafeteria, an easy-to-organize study routine, and a plan for fun weekends. If you want to know how to survive your first year of high school, just follow these steps.
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Method 1 of 4: Mastering the Terrain Early
Step 1. Don't skip the orientation period
This will not only make you more comfortable in the new school environment, familiarize yourself with several teachers, but also take advantage of this orientation as a “social opportunity”. Yes, that's right-instead of hanging out with Mom, go meet new people and hang out with old friends.
Look smart. Wear normal clothes, but make sure you try to maintain your appearance and cleanliness. Remember: first impressions only come once
Step 2. Make lots of friends before school starts
If you're lucky enough to have known some of the people here, great. That way you can chat with your friends first, ask about their schedule and make sure who can and will sit down at lunch. You can also venture out; Make friends with the kids at the swim club, at the mall, or at your local summer soccer league. School will feel more comfortable if this is done.
If you are new, don't worry. You are not alone
Step 3. Be friendly to seniors
Even better if you know one of the upperclassmen. If you have a favorite sibling who wants to take care of you-whether it's a neighbor, or a material family friend who goes to the same school, she can take care of you, as well as be a great friend. Classmates can help emphasize the following:
- How to behave towards certain teachers
- Which people to avoid
- Details of school clubs or sports you are interested in
- Plans to excel in a particular class or subject
Step 4. Know the school plan mapping
It sounds silly, but don't underestimate the comfort of a new school if you know exactly where to go on the first day. Not only orientation that must be considered, but immediately take the school plan as much as possible, so that you can immediately know the best route from one class to another. Knowing the terrain for these first 3-4 minutes can keep you from stressing out and getting to class on time.
Step 5. Get all your needs
Before the first day of school, you have to prepare all the necessities so you don't mess around on the first day. You should have a copy of the class schedule, all books, binders, notes, school supplies, and a change of clothes for sports lessons. Don't be the one who forgets his gym clothes on the first day, or the girl who borrows pencils in every subject.
Step 6. Verify the school uniform schedule and rules
Some schools are strict about this, some are not; in a sense, there are schools that assign teachers to go around looking for problem children, send you to the school clinic, then send you home if you don't have a change of clothes for exercise--or even worse: tell you to change into a gym uniform. If your school requires a certain uniform, then wear it properly. Otherwise, pay attention to the following:
- Shorts rule. Many schools require shorts to be longer than the fingertips. For the women, after wearing shorts, stand straight with both arms straight at the sides of the waist, to see if the test is straight.
- Underwear appearance. For girls, avoid showing bra straps. For men, avoid lowering the waist of the pants to reveal their underwear. Most schools forbid this. And besides, it's not good, really.
- Rude logos. Don't wear T-shirts that have offensive language or references on them. At worst, it could even get you suspended.
Method 2 of 4: Surviving Socially
Step 1. Try to be friendly at first
While high school newbies tend not to be as friendly as university freshmen, try hard to be friendly before people return to their social circles and are less likely to be open to new acquaintances. So say, "Hi!" to the girls in French class, hang out with new lab partners, and get to know all the kids in the class--you'll be sitting with them for the next three years anyway.
- Get to know friends in gym class, as you probably won't see much academically.
- Make friends with the kids sitting at the same table at lunch.
Step 2. Try following different social groups
While you may be worried that you won't be able to find a suitable place and group right away, explore the options as much as you can. You'll meet various kinds of people there--some popular, less sociable, smart but cool, some from sports teams, drunks, and many more. You don't have to fit into just one category. Do not rush to conclude which group you belong to. Get to know and familiarize yourself as much as possible.
- Although many people remain friends with the same social groups until they graduate from school, social dynamics and situations are always changing. If after a few months you feel that the social group you belong to doesn't match but isn't trying to make friends enough, it's your loss.
- Try to be as involved as possible in various clubs and sporting activities to broaden your horizons and meet as many people as possible.
- While it's important to have an open mind, try to avoid people who will only get you into trouble, such as smoking, skipping, or cheating on exams.
Step 3. Don't date just yet
Even if you meet your dream figure at the beginning of physics class, it's best to hold back the turmoil and don't rush to write a love letter. If you've been wallowing in love before, you won't have time to expand, make friends, and find out what your favorite activities are at school, which make Ada truly happy. Also, let's admit it: 98% of high school romances don't last. You'll end up clumsy when you finally break up and have no friends.
Step 4. Attend school social events
Even if you think it's too cool to go to the school dance or the Welcoming sports event, you have to show up so you can meet new friends and people who know who you are. Drama class kids may not want to come to ball games, and sports kids don't want to come to school stage events, but if you attend both events, you'll meet more people and realize that high school is fun..
You don't have to go to “all events”. But for the first few months, try to attend as many school events as possible before you're sure what you really like
Step 5. Make one friend in each class
Knowing just one person in each class is enough to get rid of confusion. On the first or second day of school, say hello to the friend on the bench next door and try to start a conversation. He will definitely remember you, even want to walk together to the next class. And when the time comes for a group project, you already have friends to work with.
- And if you're willing to make an effort to make at least one friend, he or she can help you get to know more people.
- Friends in your class can also act as academic support, as well as people to contact if you miss a day of school or have a lesson question.
Step 6. Find a favorite lunch table
There's no need to rush to decide this on the first day of school--not in most schools. However, you still have to decide on this social situation as early as possible. If you know a few people at the lunch table from when they compare schedules before school or that morning, great. Make plans to meet up and find your favorite dining table together. If not, be friendly, arrive at the cafeteria as early as possible to get a seat, then try to find a friend who is friendly enough and willing to sit down with you.
- You can also try asking people you've met before, where they're sitting.
- Don't be too shy about a cute and cool looking person to sit with. Much better than sitting with people you don't like.
Step 7. Don't be too ja-im or maintain an image
At first glance this may seem impossible in the first year of high school, but remember that everyone is also obsessed with self-image in the eyes of others, about how popular they are, how they look when wearing new shoes, and so on. Remember that everyone is as insecure and insecure as you are. Therefore, try to become a more advanced person by understanding how meaningless it all means.
- Don't stare at the mirror for too long. Better study.
- Although looking handsome will make you feel comfortable, too long obsession about new clothes is also not good.
- Even if you don't feel confident, you can still appear confident. Walk with your head held high and your eyes looking straight ahead, rather than crossing your arms and walking downhill.
Method 3 of 4: Survive Academically
Step 1. Respect your teacher
You might think it's cool and funny to be mean to a chemistry teacher, but when your midterm scores go C+ and don't even round up to B-, that's not much. While not all teachers are fun, it's still more helpful if you are polite to them, show up to class on time and at least act interested in the material being taught. Oversleeping in class is highly discouraged.
When you apply to university, you'll need recommendations from several teachers, so it's a good idea to start building that relationship early on
Step 2. Create a good, strong study plan
If you want to be successful in your first year of high school, you'll need to know which habits are good and which aren't, when it comes to studying ahead of a big test. Are you better able to study during free hours, right after school, or at night, before bed? Should there be music or snacks while studying, or would you rather be quiet and have a cup of tea? Find a routine that works for you from the start and stick with it.
- If you are more successful in studying in groups, find study groups made up of academically minded people who are willing to learn, so that they can motivate each other. Do this “only” if you believe it is easier to complete the task that way.
- Become an expert note-taker. Diligently taking notes in class during class time will help you study when the exam arrives.
- And of course, avoid staying up late. You will tend to panic and feel confused, in addition to being too tired to do well on exams. Allot a firm time to study, at least a few days before the big test.
- Try to review a little that has been learned, every day. It's hard for anyone to review lessons for half an hour, two or three hours, or even three weeks before an exam, but try to imagine squeezing all those hours into one night before the exam. Plus, with the discipline of learning every day, more information will be absorbed and stored in the brain.
Step 3. Do your homework
This is obvious yes, but many are negligent. Don't do your homework on the bus in the morning to go to school, or in class. Spend time disciplinedly doing homework after school, in the school hallway, or when you get home after extra-curricular activities. Make sure you've completed everything, rather than just doing it sloppily and forgetting the main information. Plus, this habit also helps when studying ahead of exams later.
And if you're having trouble doing your homework, don't be shy about asking a friend for help after school
Step 4. Participate in class
Participation in class will not only be able to keep you from falling asleep, become more loved by the teacher, but will also make you more enthusiastic about the material being studied, and more enthusiastic about going to class. You don't have to answer every question the teacher asks or raise your finger every five seconds, but do speak occasionally to let the teacher know that you are listening.
Participation will also make you better able to do the test. If you are more involved with the subject matter, you will naturally understand better
Step 5. Start thinking about going to university-but don't overdo it
While you shouldn't have to stress about making a list of your dream universities at the start of high school, you should already have an idea of what and where to study, or at least be aware of how tough the competition is. In general, in order to enter and spend four years at university, you will need to demonstrate a track record of academic success, foreign language skills, 2-3 teacher recommendations, personal essays, and participation in extracurricular activities, from sports teams to volunteer organizations.
- If you start joining sports clubs and teams during your early high school years, you'll have time to develop your skills and take on leadership positions in your junior or senior years.
- If you haven't been recorded doing anything outside of school until your junior year and suddenly join 5000 clubs, the university will be suspicious.
- Please think about university, but don't be obsessive. Just one grade won't affect your chances of getting into university, and you still have a long way to go.
- If there is a university that you want to go to, do some research on the entry requirements, to find out what subjects are needed. It's better to get ready and get it done instead of chasing after everything in one year.
Step 6. Avoid the "Map of All Kinds" habit as much as possible
Remember the middle school folder, when you used to keep all kinds of files and notes on various subject matter? The one that ends up getting torn apart at the end of the year, which must have been lost under the bed for a week and made you fail two exams? This is a typical amateur habit. Now is the time to improve the quality of the game.
Step 7. Get used to living regularly
The habit of relying on "Maps of All Kinds" won't work in high school, so make sure you keep files and notes for each subject in separate volumes (or separate volumes for each subject for two different classes), notes, and folders for each class. Label each folder carefully and organize all equipment carefully each day before bed to make sure you don't lose a single piece of paper.
- One part of an organized life is having a neatly organized locker. Make sure your books are stacked neatly inside. Not just thrown.
- Have a book or schedule device. This will help you know ahead of time when the busy week is coming and plan ahead for exams and other events.
Step 8. Hang out with smart people
Right. Don't just hang out with people who think of "IQ" as ET's second cousin. Bet they don't have to be Einstein clones, but it's much better to hang out with motivated and intelligent people. What is clear, they can help you study, give tips on homework, also help reduce stress due to the burden of study.
In addition, making friends with smart people will also make "you" smart too. Who wouldn't want that?
Step 9. Don't be too reluctant to act smart
Really. If this is ignored, the regret can last a lifetime. Why look cool at school but end up not being able to spell your own name correctly during EBTANAS? Social life is important, but don't forget that academic life is just as important--perhaps even more important, because the consequences are lifelong.
Don't hide your intelligence just because you think people will like it better if you're stupid. It's not like that anymore. Even if they did, a true friend will still like you regardless of all the honors and grades at school
Method 4 of 4: Surviving After School
Step 1. Join a club or two
Find what you are truly passionate about and join a club that can help you explore your interests. There are so many clubs to choose from, there are school newspaper clubs, yearbooks, poetry, French and Spanish, ski clubs, and so on. Picking one or two clubs that you can really focus on and work on is much better than picking five or six, just to get put on the résumé. Clubs will not only make you a more complete person, they will also give you the opportunity to meet great friends.
- It's okay if you want to start with five or six clubs. Go ahead and see which one you like the most, then leave the rest.
- Take a look at the Key Club, a volunteer club that is common in all high schools.
- Remember that not all clubs are equal. The Yearbook Club, for example, can take up more of your free time than other clubs that only meet once or twice a month, so make sure you don't get overwhelmed.
- Join a club you're really interested in, not just one that makes you feel "looking cool." If you don't really like anime but you are determined to join the Anime Fan club, then you're wasting an hour or two that could have been enjoyed elsewhere!
Step 2. Try a sports club
If you're really not the athletic type, don't worry about the sports club. But if you've played a particular sport before or if there's a particular branch you're interested in, join. Not only will you make lots of new friends, you'll also stay healthy and develop a stable routine. Scientific studies show that student athletes tend to be more likely to get high marks than non-athletes.
Please keep in mind that sporting activities require a huge commitment -- even more so than most other clubs. If you do sports, especially if you engage in three sports at once throughout the year (one per season), don't be greedy taking on more than you can handle by joining five clubs at once
Step 3. Don't be rude to your parents
Even if you don't get along very well with Mom and Dad during your first year of high school, you should treat your parents like friends, not enemies. After all, they're the ones who cook for you, give you a ride, as well as pocket money so you can go to the mall with your friends. Don't regret later because you've been mean to your parents, just because you're not in the mood or because love was rejected.
Having supportive parents will make your school days better than if they hated you
Step 4. Don't have sex until you're ready
While many first-years in high school haven't even had their first kiss, it's true that a fair number of them have lost their virginity. In this case, you absolutely "shouldn't" have sex until you're completely ready and committed to the person you really love - not just any young man you just met when you accidentally got drunk from drinking too much. Strictly speaking, do not have sex until you are sure of yourself and your spouse, in a conscious state, and moreover, do not do it just because of environmental pressures. If you have sex, make sure to use protection (condoms, etc.).
- If you're dating a guy who's trying to convince you to sleep with him, then he's not the right person for you.
- Don't have sex until you're of legal age, and this varies depending on the country you live in.
Tips
- Make sure you are familiar with each teacher's rules regarding chewing gum, water, and food in the classroom. Of course, it would be nice if the teacher after exercise class allowed you to keep bottled water in class.
- As you memorize class situations during the first week, pay attention to where you're going so you can stick to class schedules faster, with smoother transitions.
- Enjoy yourself! First-year school atmosphere can be a lot of fun if you want to make it that way.
- Don't forget the school schedule! These notes are usually quite small and easy to carry around. So bring it, so you don't bother yourself later.
- Get used to living neat and orderly! Use separate binders and folders for each major subject (if desired). This has proven to be helpful for many.
- “'Avoid drama'. This is very, very important. Don't start unnecessary drama, but don't run away like a coward either. Engage only when you or your friends are threatened.
- Keep the skin clean and the body smells good. People won't want to go near you if you stink.
- Don't be too late to learn. Cut your homework time in half, play your iPod for a few minutes, then get back to doing your homework again. This way you can be more focused and less stressed.
- You should prefer to be respected by people for daring to show that you don't care what they think of you and that you really know what you're doing and that no one has the right to judge you.
- Calm down! Try not to stress too much about bad test results or missed homework on the printer at home.
- Don't carry too many books in your bag. Bring special binders for each subject and school set. This way you will not be bothered.
- Be happy to be yourself.
- Let yourself be happy. Do one thing you enjoy every day, for twenty minutes. PR will not be too hard to deal with after that.
- Use your locker. Not only will you look like a hunchback, carrying so many books everywhere in your bag, this is also inconvenient, right? Find the best time to take a short break to your locker, then "go to your locker."
- Making friends or being friendly with school staff can be very helpful. A librarian, for example, can be of great help when you have an important task, as an upperclassman. Another example is the school cleaning staff. Maybe you're stuck in an emergency at some point and need them to open your locker or bathroom. I myself had one experience, in my first year of high school: the locker room assistant wanted to help me out of the gym when the situation was bad for me. Likewise with the mother or the canteen watchman. It's simple, but when you're stuck, one small kindness can change everything.
- Never be ashamed to ask for help. Teachers are here to help. It must be scary, not worth the consequences if you miss a lesson in the first year of high school. Of course, you can also pretend it's okay if you want, but it would be much wiser to make the determination to ask for help from the start.
- Pay attention to the lessons in class. It may be boring, but when you get a B- on your report card, you'll want to pay more attention to your lessons.
- Make sure you know how to open your own locker. Try training a few times before school.
- Be nice to all parties! People's attitudes and behavior change from middle to high school.
- Don't be too busy with social media; instead it will lead to dramas that are time-wasting and useless (plus, you don't want to be a child who is always glued to his cellphone).
- Never wait until the last second to do an assignment or homework. If you do it early, it will definitely open up time and opportunities for other work.
- Make the most of your first year in high school! Try doing new things, meeting new people, and staying safe. Most people in the higher grades tend to lose their way and start taking drugs. Avoid all negativity as much as possible. Maintain good grades and make an activity plan for what to do outside and inside school.
- Avoid all forms of drama, and drama queens. In fact, drama is just an overwhelming distraction that can mess up your schedule and add to your stress. Stay away from all kinds of dating, courtship and monkey love during the first year of high school. Wait until you have a solid plan for getting through high school. Focus completely on school and studies.
- Try listening to music while doing your homework. But don't let your listening go too far until you don't realize you write the lyrics on the homework sheet!
Warning
- Key as your locker. Theft in high school is common.
- Be smart in choosing your friends, because their influence will be quite large and determine how well you do in school.
- Never be late for class! This is what irritates the teacher the most. Usually there is an allotment of how many times you are ordered to come late until you are considered absent altogether.
- Since you will meet a lot of new friends, remember one thing: never change for someone else's sake! You are a unique human! If there are "friends" who are trying to change you, they are not really friends at all.
- Although you may have heard this hundreds of times, but “NEVER TOUCH DRUGS AND ALCOHOL”' “If you can just obey environmental pressures, then you are weak”.
- We all have been desperate to send text messages or SMS during class hours, but no matter what happens, don't get caught by the teacher. Some teachers may just give a warning; someone will confiscate the cell phone until the lesson is over; and some take up all day. Don't let this happen to you!
- If you are being bullied or abused, don't be afraid to defend yourself and report it to your supervisor or principal. If you hide, you will continue to be bullied and make your first year in high school hell.
- Don't try to be someone else. "Fake" people are never well respected. After all, someday people will find out who you really are, forcing you to explain why you lied, and eventually lose friends. So, don't do it, because it will not only hurt those around you but especially yourself.
- If you're worried about theft (expensive cell phones, MP3 players, etc.) the solution is: “don't take it to school”'! It is the only effective prevention technique to avoid theft and confiscation by teachers.
- Don't let your locker evolve into a rat's nest. If the lockers are not clean, it will be difficult to get the needed items out as quickly as possible, which in turn makes it difficult to get to class on time.
