I'm so nervous about graduating in June. I have my perfect dresss, and my after party already set. i wanna know what should i expect when i get into high school. could someone tell me??
212936
im graduating into high school too.  how funny.  we can probly expect almost th same thing...my fiend is in high school, and she told me that its the same, except the boys are more into girls, and the girls are more dramatic.  and the teachers are harder and meaner. (well she didnt say meaner, exactly..)
324813
i felt the same way last year before i went to high skool. i had no friends to start off with literary all my friends from middle skool went to different skools and i was left alone. i was scared alot. but time passed by i made a bunch of friends and class isnt as hard as i thought it would be. it is different then middle skool in away. just sum advice, the ppl who r too nice i mean way too nice dont trust them cuz there just a bunch of like upperclassmen who want to pic on the freshman but ya other than that have fun
655366
First of all why do you care what people think? As long as you like yourself, and you respect yourself, and your happy, that should be all that matters. A lot of my friends in HS were preps, I never labeled myself, so if I was one too, I don't know, I do know I had a lot of friends in a lot of different social groups. There are mean preps, and nice preps just like their are mean nerds, and nice nerds, mean goth people, and nice goth people. If your a nice girl/guy, and you don't judge people, ur cool in my book, and who cares what u wear, its ur style
589817
Relax, you'll be fine.  Get involved in the things you are interested in.  Be a leader, not a follower.  Don't do stuff to be "popular" when you know in your heart it is wrong.  Study hard, play hard.  Be kind to others.  I loved high school; the best 4 years of my life!
644110
As a student of the eighth grade, I learned that we opened up the gates to the future and for new opportunities. We set a standard for our future eighth graders and we beat the standard set before us. We made an impact on the school that will be remembered for ever. \n\nSome of us have been at Uptown since kindergarten and others just came this school year. I remember when we first came to school in September. We saw new faces and people who we lost touch with over the summer. Our eighth grade students made new friends and those friends became some of the best friends that we ever had. Over this school year we became wiser, mature, and better people as young adults. As we enter our high school years, our school years will go so fast you won't even notice and we will.\n\nThis eighth grade year is a year to remember. During this year, we each had our ups and down, but we still carried on. All we have to do is to learn from the past. The past is a roadmap to the future and if we study it will help us to find our way. The past will teach us what we have to do better in the future. All of us can say we made mistakes, but also we can say that we made better decisions. \n\nIn the future, we will never know what might happen, although we can guess. Somehow we can dream of being future doctors, lawyers, teacher, athletes, and other exciting careers. But we must facts that some of may not accomplish our goals and dreams. Since we are getting older, life as we know it will not be the same.\n\nWhat lies in the future? I can say that I don’t know. But we can change it if we help each other and come together as one. Now the future is our hands and it’s up to us to control it. Always remember the children are our future.
338469
the higher you go in grade level, the more is expected of you. not saying this to scare you, but is a fact of life. keep all your old friends and also make some new ones. don't give in to peer pressure or become someone you're not. might want to consider some extra-curricular activities for social and academic reasons. just have fun and relax.
237286
We had Jr high graduation. My kids do not. In some areas they still do because high school was optional, even when I went you did not have to complete, you could leave at 16. Some of the kids never graduated, others went to the draft and never came home, others still were lost to drugs, car wrecks and so on. Jr high graduation was all some of the parents got. Buy a token gift if you want or a card.  I did not have a party for that event, we had a dinner at home and I think I got a card or two.  Just congratulate them and wish the child success in high school.Get a card or a small token gift if you want.
322939
High school is horrible. You're insecure, you don't know yourself or your body, you haven't come to terms with your individuality, and so few people will accept people who aren't exactly like them (and I include the outcasts in this as well- when's the last time you saw a "goth kid" hanging out with a "prep"?). Later in life you're more aware of yourself, and so are other people, so things are a little easier.
242526
My high school sweetheart and I got married about 4 months ago. I gradutaed in 2001, so we waited so we could make sure that we did what we wanted in life and also make sure that we truly wanted to be together and spend a life together. People change when they get out of high school, and especially if they are going to college. I would wait until the college years are over, because you never know what the future holds, and if you both make it during these years and nothing tears you apart, then go for it, the wait is worth the anticipation. Good Luck, and I hope you the best.
389185
right away!  you don't want to be stressing over the wedding day when it comes.  plus you have to factor in work too.  there's only so much time you can put aside for your wedding so...yeah i'd start picking out dresses...today!
68711
Our graduations were getting so crazy that they threatened to revoke graduation certificates if anyone got out of line. There were kids ripping off their gowns and walking across the stage in their Gothic underwear. Some flashed the audience, one threw a frisby from under his gown. Yes, it was really crazy, and loud. There are horns going off, beach balls, balloons, etc. I say, let them have some fun! They will never graduate from high school again!
534637
OMG i'm a freshmen and it's completely different then you expect. Yes you may miss your "old" friends but highschool is better. But on the first week of school BE THE MOST OUTGOING PERSON EVER!!! I'm usually shy and timid, but as time went on i made more and more frends. I may not know EVERYONE but i kno a fair share. But i still wish i took the chance to be outgoing.Don't be afraid, take the chance or you'll lose it. Highschool is completely different from middle school. You actually can become friends with upperclassmen. And plus don't try to act tough against upperclassmen. They're higher than you are and that's why they should get more respect. Yes it may seem annoying as hell as i see it, but that's just the way it is.\nAlso join A LOT of clubs. right now i'm in SIX!! and i'm running for freshmen official.\nso all i have to say is to be outgoing and do not be a afraid.
345696
Well cup cake, the sad truth is most people never marry their high school sweetheart.  But there are those rare exceptions.  Good luck.()
301580
Smile but don't be too cheesy... hit your motions, make sure they are tight and sharp. Make sure you are in the front to learn the dance and/or cheer... don't be afraid to ask questions... wear your school colors... remember you are there to try-out so socialize afterwards...work on the learned material at home... and relax!! If you mess up keep going because I have given people points for messing up but not stopping... it looks pretty bad if you panic... lastly have fun!!! Good Luck
151434
I went to my 20th reunion.  Wouldn't have missed it and won't bother doing it again.\n\nI am one of those who was a "late bloomer".  I walked into my reunion with my husband and the "popular" group had no idea who I was.  Mind you our graduating class was only about 100 students (if that) so we all knew everyone in our class.  I was thin and young looking.  They were old and fat!  I loved every minute of it!
26696
well that is really sad.They should be there for you, but they are the ones missing out on a great moment.\n\nGo enjoy yourself and a hearty congratulations from me! Way to go!\n\nP.S. Bring a camera to have people take pictures of you in your cap and gown, those pictures will mean so much to you later on.
564755
hey! i just finished my sophmore year. so it's fresh in my mind. \n\nit's almost like freshman year, but you'll probably (depending on your school's curiculum) have more classes with upperclassmean, which is a great opportunity to make new friends. a great way to make high school in general better, get involved in a club, sport, activity that you like or are interested. if there isn't one you know of that you like, go to a club that one of your friends goes to. having someone there you know will make you more comfortable. don't be afraid to try new things!\n\nhaving something besides schoolwork to focus on while at school (for example i'm on drumline), like a club, will give you a more positive idea about being there. some of the best memories of high school i have so far are of me and my friends hanging out in the empty school during drumline practices. \n\ni hope that helps some! don't worry too much and have fun.