Come September, the butterflies in your stomach start flying for numerous reasons: "First day of school's soon... first day of school's soon. I wonder if I may be able to make friends?" and when you get into the school, you just think in your mind, "Wow..."
Next, maybe a piece of paper with your schedule is handed to you at the beginning of orientation/first day of school; this paper, right here, will be your best friend for the time being. My school's schedule told me everything I needed to know; when the class period was, the room number, and the teacher. That way if I were to get lost, I could just ask someone for help. :P
So let's start with...
Tip #1.) Getting from class to class while paying attention to the 5 minute passing bell:
You may think that 5 minutes is a long time, but when you get into those hallways, it's really not. It's so fast paced moving and there are so many kids crowding the hallways, especially seniors, that you'll be lucky if you can even BARELY make it to your class. Pushing through some people may not be the most polite thing, but it's sure effective.
Tip #2.) Locker troubles:
With my school, I had to share lockers with the person in my homeroom and I also couldn't go to my locker during class time, only during passing periods. Each school differs, but I recommend keeping your morning class textbooks with you and then drop them off during your lunch period, then go back and get your afternoon textbooks. That way you don't have to haul so many books in your back pack.
And finally:
Tip #3.) Homework:
I'll probably say this in every single journal, but in order to do well in school, you NEED to do your homework. Even in the first week, you won't get as much as you will during the school year, but you should still make an effort to complete all you can.
Academically, there's one more tip I do want to point out. If you feel a class might be too easy or too challenging for you, talk to your conselour. The point of learning is to challenge yourself, but also to know your limitations of what you can and can't do. Don't think you're not smart just because you're in a regular class; if that's where your mind is then it's fine. Most of my classes are all regulars and they do challenge me, because that's where my mind is.
After the first week, things will go by more smoothly...trust me!
Tip #2.) Locker troubles:
With my school, I had to share lockers with the person in my homeroom and I also couldn't go to my locker during class time, only during passing periods. Each school differs, but I recommend keeping your morning class textbooks with you and then drop them off during your lunch period, then go back and get your afternoon textbooks. That way you don't have to haul so many books in your back pack.
And finally:
Tip #3.) Homework:
I'll probably say this in every single journal, but in order to do well in school, you NEED to do your homework. Even in the first week, you won't get as much as you will during the school year, but you should still make an effort to complete all you can.
Academically, there's one more tip I do want to point out. If you feel a class might be too easy or too challenging for you, talk to your conselour. The point of learning is to challenge yourself, but also to know your limitations of what you can and can't do. Don't think you're not smart just because you're in a regular class; if that's where your mind is then it's fine. Most of my classes are all regulars and they do challenge me, because that's where my mind is.
After the first week, things will go by more smoothly...trust me!
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