Graduate is so close, what should i expect in High School?
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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..)
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Be honest about the difficulties you experienced in high school.  Your classmates will appreciate it.
431594
High school can be a great time for you if you go into it with an open mind. You will have the opportunity to try a variety of things...coursework, sports, the arts, clubs, activites, events, and more. Be willing to join in school activites that sound like they might be fun or interesting. You will probably make some new friends who share similar interests. \n\nAlso, you are changing in many ways...physically, intellectually, socially, and emotionally. Friendships will become very important. You will have more fun if you do things together, but don't be afraid to be true to yourself and do what is right for you, even if it isn't the popular thing to do. Also, you will like some teachers and not others and that is ok, too. Learning to get along with different people is part of the game, too. \n\nAll of your grades will become important, too...right from the start in first semester 9th grade...because they will determine your grade point average, which might influence college entrance and scholarships. As long as you have good attendance and try to do well, you should pass most classes with at least a "C".\n\nGood luck!!! I hope you enjoy the ride!
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Make some lists...for and against each school.  Then think about living with your family...or living with your grandma....another list for and against.  Make sure you talk to your grandma about the  rules and expectations of her home.   Then talk to your mom again.   this is the first of many hard decisions you will have to make in your life...think also about what high school may look better to any college you are thinking of attending....Good luck.
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OK, you are about to graduate from elementary and move on to high school I presume.  These are your friends, what shared experiences do you have?  What memories are you taking with you as you move on?  Is there one particular teacher that inspired everyone?  Talk about that.  Talk about where you will be after graduation, talk about the journey you are on in life.  Lighten it up with a David Letterman style top 10 list of .... whatever seems best.  Couples who will start dating in high school.  Teachers who will retire, use your imagination. \n\nRemember, a good beginning, a good conclusion, and be brief in the middle.\n\nGood luck.  (If you are prone to being nervous doing public speaking, just imagine the audience naked.)
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congradulations honey...I told my kids when they graduated...you just finished the hardest thing in your life to do...high school...relax , the world gets better everyday for the H.S. grad...study hard in college, it means something...the first day of school  is the most important pay attention, your teacher will tell you everything you need to know to pass the class...WRITE IT DOWN...its not a dateing service...its school...be a nurse\ngood pay, job security, class...the boys will find you...pay attention to the teacher.and dont date him....lmao
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Pros:  \nYou get much more freedom than middle school.\nYou have a lot more friends to choose from.\nYou have a lot more activities to choose from.\nYou'll get to pick some of your classes.\nKids aren't as mean as they are in middle school.\n\nCons:\nYou won't realize that high school is just a very small, itty-bitty, teeny weeny part of your life until long after you've graduated.  So everything that happens to you will seem like the biggest deal in the world.  (But I guess everything in life is like this!)
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Meet all the new people you can.  Of course you will miss your friends and what is familiar, but remember that there are all kinds of wonderful opportunities awaiting you at your new school.  Be open to the potential.  It's not an end, it's a beginning.
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It can be done, life does not end with high school. ;)\n\nYou'll have to set a certain amount of time aside for each subject (study & homework), play only one sport (each season) because more than that will not give you time for anything else.  \n\nYou may, or may not, have homework on weekends.  Either way, before going to hang out, do some studying (each weekend has 48+ hours minus sleep).  \n\nYou are feeling overwhelmed now because it IS the end of the year - and there is a lot of pressure associated with that.  \n\nYou'll be fine, many others have managed to juggle their studies, their chores, sports, family and friends, and you will too!\n\nCongratulations on your up-coming graduation.
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I'm graduating from HS.... c/o 2006
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You are just leaving high school where you probably have long time friends.  When you get to college you will probably be missing that closeness, but know that it will develop much faster in college than it did in highschool.  College friends quickly become your family.  They are the ones that you eat meals with, live with, and spend the most time with.  \n\nPeople at college didnt know you in highschool and have no preconceived notions about you.  If you were labeled a dork, emo kid, geek or whatever other label in highschool, people at college will not know that.  It is a fresh start, take advantage of that.  \n\nEveryone is just as uncomfortable and afraid as you are.  \n\nOn your first night in the dorms have a batch of cookies ready and walk around and introduce yourself to everyone.  Its a great way to meet people and make friends. \n\nMake friends outside your major. Dont worry if you dont have a major right now, or if you find out you hate your major and want to change.  I know people who didnt decide on a major till the 3rd year.  \n\nDont be afraid of the older students.  Its okay for 4th years to be friends with 1st years.  College is not like highschool, there are not near as many cliques. \n\nMost importantly, enjoy life there.  Do what makes you happy.  \n\nGood luck to you, and dont worry to much.
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dear, you should enjoy every second of your childhood. im in high school right now and there are so much work to be done. be glad that you dont have that much work and stress to deal with. just enjoy! trust me! youre gonna face  a lot of challenges.
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You said you've recently graduated. His whole world is chaging. Give him time to get used to life out of high school. Maybe he'll come around.
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What is high school about?\n\nIt really depends on your perspective.  When you are a student, high school is about creating a balance between fun, academics, and status.    It is a zero-sum game, where if you put effort into one, typically you have to take away from another.  It all depends on what your final goal is.\n\nIf you were like me and were a “geek”, your goal probably is to get good grades.  Traditionally, these are the people who end up hating high school but tend to succeed in life.  As much of their effort is spend on grades, their social status really lacks and they don’t have much fun as a result.  On the flip side, these are the ones that people view as a success in life.   I will always remember that I took my ex-fiancée and a friend to Florida for spring break.  My ex had never been to Disney so we went.  I was talking to a guy in line at one of the rides who was an auto worker in Detroit.  When he found out I was in school for Engineering, he told me tales of how much fun high school was and how he would beat on the nerds.  Now those nerds were his rich managers and he was living paycheck to paycheck.\n\nThere are those who spent their time having fun.  This could be sports, drinking, drugs, you name it.  I spent some time with this crowd and I did enjoy myself, but at the end of the day, other aspects of my life suffered.  A lot of this crowd never seemed to leave the town we lived in.  Many have stable jobs, but don’t have the income to afford a really nice lifestyle.\n\nOthers spend time on social status.  These were the popular people who were funny, personable, or beautiful.  This was the hardest group to penetrate and seemed to have the biggest fall from grace after high school.  When they get out into the real world, they get a harsh lesson in reality that no one cares who they are.  They lose their power and are just like everyone else.\n\nSome people were excellent at all three areas.  Some people sucked at all three.  \n\nDepending on where you stand, high school may be a blast or may be the worst 4 years of your life.  Regardless, be prepared for life after high school.  Once you walk the stage and leave those doors, the world doesn’t care what you were, only what you can offer them now.  The geeks tend to go from nobodies to someone important.  The athletic ones tend not to change a whole lot.  As I mentioned, the popular crowd can have a tough time when they realize they have nothing to offer without their “clique”.\n\nIn terms of academics…it isn’t that bad.  It may seem like a lot of work, but in retrospect, the work is pretty easy.  What I did enjoy in HS is the fact that you can learn pretty much whatever you like.  I could take Pre-Calc and woodworking in the same year and not have to worry about what it looks like on my transcripts.\n\nMy advice…just be yourself and take what classes interest you.  To do it all over again, I would spend much more time in auto shop (a very valuable class when you start paying your own bills).  Learning to fix things in shop is very valuable as well (I got to build a race car in a team in college because I learned to acetylene weld in HS not to mention the wood working I learned in HS fixes my house now).\n\nI hope this helps.  Good luck and enjoy the 4 years!  Once it is over, your future is up to you and only you.
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You will have a lot of 'friends' through your school life. It's very normal for friends to come and go in your life. I will tell you that I have been out of high school now for 30 years and I have 2 friends that I still keep in touch with from there.\n\nIn your life, you will have many acquaintences, but your true 'friends' you will be able to count on one hand and have fingers left over.
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right out of high school
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You'll be fine.  It's normal to freak out about something you've never done before.  They wouldn't have chosen you if they didn't think you could do it.  You'll love it, you'll be great at it, and you'll make a lot of money when you graduate.  You'll be fine.  Just get you and your children into a routine now so that it's easier when school starts.  The school should have a Student Services Representative/counselor/tutor who can help you if you do encounter any problems.  Don't forget to communicate with your professors, get your assignments done way early so you don't fall behind, and have fun!