I'm just going to enter 7th, in a public school(I've always been in private). Confused!?

Question

What should I do, who should I hang out with??
I'm a bit afriad, and shy. Please help!

What if I don't make any friends? Or the friend that I make is always made fun of, so I'll be an unpopular person? I'm really popular in my old school, but I might not be!

Answer 1

Dear dear teenager,
I went to private school all 14 years of my education and I loved it. If you were popular at your private school I feel certain that you will be fine at your new school. Here's the thing: you are nervous about being in a bigger group. I went to school with the same 100 or so people for over a decade, and I still got nervous every year on the first day of school. Was I wearing a cool outfit? Was my hair ok? Everyone has these kinds of feelings. What you need to worry about most at this time in your life is who you are and what you consider important in your life. The groups or "clicks" at this new school may totally be something that you are not into, and that is nothing to be ashamed of I assure you. Be yourself dearest, and you will be great I am certain. Don't be afraid to be who you are and how you act.
BE YOURSELF -- everyone will love you

good luck

Answer 2

Again this is the second time Iv answerd this question, and I have to say, I loved it.

Ill expand on that a bit, I was in private school too, so I do know the differences, but its all about new experiences! Mostly its the freedom and the opportunity to make new friends, and learn new things.

Dont let it scare you, ask questions, ask your school administrators, and your teachers and anyone that will listen for anything from little stuff like where to store your bags and books, to big stuff, like after school study groups and fun activities you may want to get involved with, and lets not forget you can start a group of your own too. The opportunities are endless, as many as you can think of. As shy as you may think you are there are going to be kids that are just as shy, dont let it stop you from having fun and connecting. I havent met a teacher yet that didnt love the chance to help any student with any subject both personal and educational.

Answer 3

Please just be yourself. You made friends in your previous school (private school), there's no reason to think that you won't make friends in your new school. By just being youself, people will see you for who you are and will want to be friends with you. Don't worry about if your new friends are with the "popular" crowd. The friends that you make, at a young age, if they are indeed true friends, will be with you for the rest of your life. What is important is to have a true friend, not fair weather friends.

Please also remember that you will not be the only new student to start at your new school. You'll find that everyone is shy in their own way. You just have "first day" jitters, is all. After the initial first day, you'll be fine.

Enjoy the journey and a chance to make new friends.

Answer 4

This probably won't be chosen as a winning answer, but i'll be honest. Popular isn't all that important, and it's also in the eye of the beholder. The "Popular" people are often jerks, and the nicest folks are often the misfits or uncool kids. So i'm sure you're afraid, but just go, join a club or activity, and don't be afraid to talk to people. It might be easier to talk to other people who look nervous as well, and you already have something in common with them! You're both nervous-- so talk away, maybe make a comment about that. It doesn't really matter who you hang out with, as long as they won't get you into trouble.

Answer 5

Just keep being who you are, and just accept the changes as they come. Public school, in actuality, isn't that bad. It might not be a college, but it isn't the end of your world at all. I actually preferred my public schools, because I was aware of reality more. These are people, just like the kind you'd come in contact with anywhere else. Nothing to really constrict social growth, except for the work load handed, which, compared to many other places, is fairly minimal. Always keep yourself above the curve, doing your own research, etc, that way you don't fall behind.

Answer 6

You can relax , the pictures you may paint in your head will be much more frightening to you than the actual experience of switching to a public school.There will be many others like you with the same hopes and fears as you have. Asking questions and being a good listener can help make many friends. Hang out with others who share common interests and don't worry about the popularity thing so much. Just be yourself and you'll have friends aplenty.

Answer 7

Well I think you should first worry about yourself and not what others think of you. The thought of other people will hurt you more than you think. I was very popular in Jr. High and High School and that lead to me making some very stupid choices. I know you are terrified of going to a public school but just be yourself and if people dont like you for who you are screw them. You can always find someone better to be around. Dont let them bring you down. Just Be Yourself!
Kay

Answer 8

I went from private to public in 9th grade and i was fine. I actually liked it better. I actually thought I could be myself and not someone who had to follow the rest of the kids. I hated the idea of uniform no matter how slack it was. I value individualism not looking good just for the sake of believing in Jesus. I had friends from elementary school and a few friends from middle school go to the same public school with me so I managed to become friends with their friends and so forth. It all worked out great.

And to point out that the first answerer spelt private wrong so either she isn't getting much of a good education at her private school or she is just stupid not to use spell check.

Answer 9

Take a deep breath. There are a lot of fears entering a new school. Try to handle them one at a time. Find someone you'd like to hang out with and say "hello." Make friends one at a time. Soon you'll be popular again.

I know it.

Answer 10

Oh, you will make friends. Just be sure they are the right friends. 7th grade is the drug dealers haven for getting kids your age hooked. Keep your guard up at all times. Make sure your parents know the parents of your new friends and flatly refuse all offers of "free" drugs. Wish you the best, too bad you couldn't stay in a private school.