Advice to a New Freshman
by Tewwey Lovestone
Now that I am a senior, I’ve been looking back to my first days as a high school student. I remember the advice people gave me – and I wish I would have listened. So now here is the advice I would give to kids preparing for high school and who will be freshman in the fall.
1. Do as you’re told! In junior high school I always went to class. But when I got to high school, there was so much going on that it was more fun not to go to class.
Also, in junior high school all the classes were fun because you’re younger. In high school the work is a lot harder. What you find out is that if you don’t go to class, the work doesn’t get any easier. Even though going to class seemed boring, I’ve learned that in the long run that’s what puts the 90 on your report card.
2. Find the right company! In high school you’re going to find a much more diverse atmosphere. Different people with many different ideas thoughts and lifestyles are in high school. It would be easy for you to end up with the wrong group of people that might bring you down the wrong path at this fresh and early stage. Try your best to click with the people who are striving for the same things or better things than you are
3. Ask questions! For example, if the teacher is teaching something and you don’t understand, ask the teacher to explain to you what you don’t understand. If the explanation isn’t enough, don’t be afraid to ask again. The teachers’ job is to teach you so you should take advantage of it. Besides, asking questions will also help you with homework. You won’t have to go home struggling to do homework if you ask the teacher to explain what’s being taught.
4. Your guidance counselor is your best friend! He /she will be the one to guide you through the high school maze as smoothly as possible. Being close to your guidance counselor will open up doors for you. Your guidance counselor will make sure that certain students have your back and that all is well with your education.
