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Many students have apprehension
as they enter high school about what to expect, what is expected of them, what they need, and basically how to survive
each day. Here are a few suggestions.
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- Be prepared for class!!! Have all
paper, pencils, pens, books, notebooks, etc. handy for the class you are going to. Keep the basics in your bookbag,
like pencils, pens, and erasers. If you go to class unprepared, it creates stress for both you and the teacher.
When you have all the necessary supplies for class, it relieves some if that tension.
- Manage your time wisely between
classes!!! Getting to class
late because of locker breaks or restroom breaks ensures a stressful start to class. When you are coming in the door
late and then rushing to get out your materials for class, it takes your mind off the reason you are there - learning.
You are more relaxed when you arrive a couple of minutes early and have plenty of time to get ready for class. How can
you do this? (1. Schedule
planned restroom breaks and locker breaks. For example, only go to the restroom after 1st and 3rd blocks,
and go to your locker after 2nd and 4th. This sets your body on a schedule as well. (2. Limit your
social time between classes. You will have the chance to visit with your friends during your break and lunch.
Use the time between classes strictly for restroom, locker, and transition to class.
- Never be afraid to ask!!! The only "dumb" question is
the one that is never asked. If you can't find where you are supposed to be, ask a teacher or friend. If you truly
don't understand, ask for help. Please always ask in a nice manner.
- Keep an organized notebook for each class!!! Keep all homework,
classwork, quizzes, tests, etc. in your notebook in an organized fashion. A good organization tool for each notebook
is the use of tab dividers. Place each assignment in its corresponding tabbed section in your notebook. This will
ensure that you haven't "lost" your homework in the bottom of your bookbag or stuck in the pages of your book.
- Keep your hands, feet, property, etc. to yourself!!! When
you "play hit" each other, you create tension for the ones involved. Although you may think you're "playing" by hitting
your buddies, they may not think that. If you accidently bump into someone, say, "Excuse me," or "I'm sorry."
Those two little words can extinguish many fires!
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