how can you be cool in high school???
463635
do drugs, piercings, and drink alcohol... pretty much cool by definition.. \n\njust kiddin, you shouldnt care about beign cool
607801
Move around in groups.  Stick with close friends.  I was teased and picked on alot in junior high school.  One day I just decided to ignore them.  And, you know what?  From that point on, I didn't notice whether they made fun of me or not.  I just went about my business, and chilled with my friends.\nPhysical bullying is a another story.  You will need the intervention of an adult, if that is the case.
118504
It's all about confidence.  The most important thing is to just be yourself.  Some people will like you for who you are then eventually popularity (in one form or another) will follow.  \nThere's no point in trying to fit into a group with which you have different view points.\nTry to join a group of people that share similar interests.  If you like sports, join a team.  If you like drama, try out for a play or join a club.  \nThe thing about the most popular crowd in high school is that it usually consists of the best athletes, the most attractive people and the most outgoing people.  Having money in your family helps.  These people all have confidence (or are faking it, but you can't tell).  Finding your own confidence is the most important step to becoming popular.
75986
Be true to yourself, and be nice to other people. That's the "cool" thing to do, and other people will see that in you, and you'll be popular.
456680
Being the new girl is really hard, especially when you've been hurt by friends at school. Remind yourself that it takes a friendly attitude to make friends and that not all people are out to hurt you! Instead of striving to be popular, be yourself instead! If you want to meet friends, join after school activities or clubs that spark your interests. Good luck!
362105
Just be yourself if people like you they like you if they dont then they dont. Stay true to yourself and you'll make it through high school. Good luck and enjoy the time believe me it'll go by faster than you want it to.
731706
When you say people do you mean people your age or people older than you??  Nothing is wrong with you.  You are on the right track.  Be proud of yourself and be true to yourself.  So many kids in high school are so insecure they will do anything to fit in, even if it stuff they don't believe in.  They also leave high school with barely any education (ever watch Jay Walking on the Tonight Show???).  \n\nEveryone goes thru phases, more friends, less friends....etc.  Your time will come.  Look for people you can relate to, and who you can be real with.  Better to have only a few good friends who are real and true, than a big gaggle of friends who are posers.\n\nGood luck to you.
481408
be nice & have good personality . join editorial paper clubs , join cheerleading or activities that school usually have to help students or benefits school spiritswith football, baseball, track etc.....
939238
Aah you poor thing.  This is where I tell you that old cliche that it will make you stronger but only if you believe it.  It's still a positive thing to go through this I promise you.  It will give you a different perspective in life and this will help you to mature.  First of all, work really hard at school even if you have to do less in class to appear cool but you swot up at home when noone is looking!  Make friends with unusual people as this will make the cool gang wonder why you choose to be friends with people other than them!  Be strong, talk to your parents and keep the school informed of bullying.  Can you join any after school clubs or any other clubs out of school to make other friends or indeed with anyone who lives near?  Maybe walking to and from school with someone.\nDont try too hard you shouldnt have to beg fopr friendship rate yourself higher than that you are worth more.\nI hope youre ok.
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!
341649
Define "regular really sweet girl."\n\nAside: Doesn't high school suck? I remember the sh!t I had to put up with all those years ago.\n\nFor all you kids that are stuck in the suck, take it from me, life gets better once you leave high school.\n\nUntil then, worry about your grades, and don't worry about any social circle bullsh!t, it doesn't count in the real world.
53406
Just because someone is smart, others DON'T automatically think they're "not cool". I was A honor roll, National Honor Society, Class President, and all that fun stuff - yet no one ever saw me as a "glasses-wearing intellectual", because it's all about whether or not you know how to have FUN! You can ace every class, and it just matters how you act about it to everyone else. Just relax and try to not be so rigid.
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Managing time is high school was no problem for me. I actually managed to do quite a bit of homework before and after class and hardly ever had to take anything home but big projects.\n\nShyness is not something that you 'just get over' it's a habit you have to unlearn. It takes practice and risk-taking. My advice would be to join a club that interests you. That way, you'll have the opportunity to talk to a small group of people with similar interests. \n\nAlso practice making eye contact. Smile and give compliments. Try to cultivate a few friends rather than tap-dance for everyone. Remember that everyone's favorite subject is themselves, so asking people questions about them or their interests is a good way to have a pleasant conversation.\n\nGood luck to you!
811859
baby girl, take a small step. first have some interaction with strangers. like go to the gym or join a social event. the more you talk to strangers and get to know them, the easier you'll feel of talking. but don't join the popular group @ school or trying to be one. that's just not being true to yourself. the key is to build up your self-confident; that's all really matter to you. right?
609131
high school kicks ass...im a sophomore, and you're gonna love it. the seniors might bash on the freshman class, and so will the juniors, and the sophomores, too, but it gets better with time. take as many ACC/HN/AP classes as you can. it sucks doing it but it pays off later. \n\noh, and the popularity contest doesn't matter. just yell "screw you" at anyone that pushes you around, except seniors...they'll kill you!!!
451357
Be yourself, that's the best advice.  Don't act like someone your not just to get friends, people will eventually come up to you and talk to you and if you are yourself, you will make friends easily.  Starting high school with no friends is tough, but you'll get through it, I had to go to 4 different high school and I didn't know a single person in any of them, but now I have some life long friends and don't ever regret it!! \n\nSo just be yourself and the friends will come to you!! \n\nGood luck
142060
Be yourself, and try to have some good qualities that ppl lookfor in a friend:\ntrust\nsmarts\nkindness\nopenness (not keeping secrets from them)\ncompanionship\nsmiling!\n\nBasically just be yourself but 10x as cool!\nhope i helped!