Starting High School? Here's Some Tips

So you're starting high school. New school, new people; here's some tips on making the adjustment a lot easier on yourself.

First off, be yourself, it might be hard but don't let people change who you are no matter what. Don't talk crap to anyone, being as though most everyone will be bigger, stronger, smarter and not intimidated by you. Keep stuff to yourself if you don't want to fight anyone and end up suspended. Use your locker; it's there for a reason. Carrying all your books around is more reason for anyone to mess with you, it's also very unnecessary. If you're ever lost, which you might be the first few days, don't act like it. This means don't walk around with a map of the school, this is freshman don'ts 101 and will commence ridicule and/or swirly, garbage can stuffing. You'll have a lot of freedom but figure out what rules you can break and which ones you better follow for a while.

You should probably get active, get involved in some sports or at least some clubs and start making loads of friends, you'll be glad you did in a few years. If your teacher doesn't assign seats, I always sat towards the side in the middle. Perfect place to blend in, your not right in front of the teacher or in the back to be picked on or not pay attention. Get some good grades and don't slack off to early, you'll have plenty of time for that when you're a senior. So make your friends, don't try and act better than someone, because they are probably better than you. I wouldn't recommend getting in a fight unless you know you'll win, otherwise you'll just become laughing stock.

When it comes to teachers, don't back talk them and do your work. You'll get on their good side and eventually get some leniency with them. Of course if you just do well in their class they should like you no matter what. When you're picking your classes, don't take something because your friends are, there is a good change they have no idea what they are doing and end up with a super hard class. Try and talk to someone who's had it before and ask them if it's easy. Basically just have fun. It may not feel like it goes by fast when you start out, but in a few years it'll have flown by.