i am 14 and i am about to go to high school next year! i have heard that there is a big difference....is there
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Well to me the work wasn't harder, it's just the kids get dumber. A LOT dumber. A star basketball player from middle school has started smoking (actually he's well into it now) and he couldn't try out this year, kids play the pass-out game in study hall when they're overly bored and more people get in your way. I really wish I was back in middle school but to me the subjects are much easier.
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I'm 31 years old and i start at 30 and in December i going to have my test for to be a red belt.All the students in my class are half age than my, and i don't see any difference between them and me.I feel like anyone of them,the age is in the brain some people think i teenager too when they see me working out,and doing my kicking and forms.Depend of you....
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Growing up I attended 3 different junior high schools.  Each had a rewarding experience.  The first one, I had all my friends...and because of it, I clowned around to much and got poor grades.  The second school, I was lost, had no friends...but my grades were awesome!  By the time I got to the 3rd school...I learned how to be popular again by coming in contact with so many new faces each year...I really opened up and had a blast...and my grades stayed above average.\n\nGo to the new school.  Each new experience makes us a stronger individual.
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My senior year. I had the most fun because I joined a few clubs and was more active in chorus. I was in a trio that won first in state and a triple trio that won second in state. I also had lots of friends and fun. Unfortunately, I had a little too much fun and my grades fell so badly that I almost didn't graduate. I barely made it, but at the last exam, I gave it my all and passed. If I would have only done that throughout all of high school, I would have been an honor student, along with winning lots of scholarships and going on to college. But, alas, I didn't. Don't mean to bum you out, but it's true. I had more freedom as a senior, turning 18 in the middle of the year. I didn't handle 18 too well. I hope you do better than I did. Study hard. Get the best grades you can. Join a couple of clubs. Have fun. You'll only do this once, then it's gone. Learn from one who's been there, done that. Be careful. Be safe. <*)))><
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1.  You are no longer the "newbie".\n2.  You are expected to be more "mature".\n3.  Your classes will be a bit harder, but ask your teachers for help if needed.\n4.  The only big difference is if you live in one of the states with standardized testing. That's the biggie that takes place in 10th grade.\n5.  Don't sweat it. Don't let people put you down. Treat others how you want to be treated. \n6. Start looking at colleges and taking the PSAT.\n7.  BE YOURSELF!!
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That's kind of iffy. There are a lot of differences between those ages that don't exist when you're, say, talking about a 25 year old and a 27 year old.\n\nThe big difference is experience, and if you were my younger sister, I'd tell you that the 17 year old boy just wants one thing.\n\nStick with other 14 year olds for now, guys who have other things in common with you than that "one thing".
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Don't worry too much about it. You can always make new friends and blah blah blah. After highschool, mostly everyone you know will disappear from your life forever, so it really doesn't matter. After highschool, what ever friends you talk to the most, will be your friend for almost life.
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I found that it depended largely on the location of the school -- i.e. innercity, suburbs, rural, etc.  The less dense the surrounding area is populated, the more centeralized the schools will be.  For instance, I attended a public school in the downtown of a fairly large metropoliton area.  That meant that although there were more students that started with me (approx. 950) than would graduate with me (325), I looked better comprably when I was applying to college.\n\nGenerally, I started out high school pretty shy too, but because it was a public school with nearly 3000 students, I was able to find plenty of people that shared my interests, and had enough choices for electives that I enjoyed my time there, compared some other friends that went to parochial schools where choice was limited.\n\nComing out of homeschool will be different for you, but that just means that you will be able to provide a unique perspective to class discussions because your education probably wasn't as influenced by large standardized tests as your classmates.\n\nJust don't be afraid to enjoy your time and you should be fine.
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It's all about SCHOOLS. I don't know how your's is but where I live 5th-8th grade is middle school and 9th-12th is high school. Having a high school - middle school relationship is difficult. Also, maturity wise 12 year old boys are a lot less into thinking about serious realtionships than 14 year old girls are-she'd be likely to end up getting hurt. I'd be more worried about THAT than the age differance. I'm 17, turning 18 in March and my boyfriend is 16 turning 17 in June and we're extremely happy together but I've already graduated high school (graduated early at 16) and he's a mature individual....so it's less about age, more about maturity. Maybe they could try being good friends for now and see where that goes?
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I don't know if there is a difference or not.  If not, then the biggest negative aspect I see would be demeaning the students by forcing them into a "second-best" situation: they're not good enough to be with the high schoolers in Jr. High, whereas they'd be considered highschoolers for longer.
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It depends on the quality of the high school.  There are bad public schools and bad private schools, and the opposite is true.  They universities understand there are different high school qualities.
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Well,just be your self cuz I'm going to high school too and don't try to be like your the one make a lot of friends, theres going to be a lot fine guys and for the guys a lot hot girls probably is a little bit scay we have to see what's gonna happened.choose what you like best remember you would have friends and when you go to H.S it won't be the same thing cuz probably you would meet new friends and won't have the olds one,Well i don't really know cuz thats what they told me I'm not a fresh men yet but i will be a freshmen soon cuz now I'm barely 14 so yeah hope this help.\nloveeee Baby Girl
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Fist of all it will be different.But in a good way. You get to have more freedom but you also have more homeowork.You get to meet new people. But also new and more teachers. Only have to spend 50 minutes with them. So there are some con's. I just can't all the differences.You have to expierence them for your self. Here's some advice. If you come in contact with a problem just stay brave. Oh and yes more homework. But some of it's fun. And if you get a choice,join band. It's really fun after the beginner year. More songs and way more concerts for the family and friends.
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I believe you should try it if it is too late to enter high school.  As long as you apply yourself and don't take the course lightly.\nAs much as you may not want to hear that, it's true.
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All high school classes give you high school credits...\nTalk to the high school guidance counselor for more in depth information, I'm sure my high school's system is different than yours.
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I think you should be proud to be at a school that allows things like that.  Dressing in rival colors?  That is a little immature for being in high school isn't it?  I would suggest if you don't like the school you are going to - simply transfer to another.\n\nPs.  Use spell check, your grammar is HORRIBLE for being in school.
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Middle school doesn't count.  High school is much harder.\n\nCoach