I am going to Highschool next year and I am really scared. I need advice! I also have to read the book Great Expectations by Charles Dickens for advanced english. I want to know about the book & I need advice for highschool!
2006-07-19 05:35:57 · 16 answers · asked by heygirl1914 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Primary & Secondary Education
I am basically scared I wont have friends. I am a cheerleader and I have a lot of friends now, but I got redistricted and some of my friends are going to school with me but the school is so big i might not see anyone and I am just really nervous!!
2006-07-19 05:46:54 · update #1
Don't worry about it so much -- the transition's not as big as you've been led to believe.
I woke up the first day of high school with this odd eerie calm, having been nervous all summer. The trick is just to remember you're not the only one going through it, so is every other kid your age, not to mention all your friends.
In terms of difficulty, it's also not that much of a leap. End-of-semester (December and June, for me), are pretty arduous, but otherwise it's almost the same as elementary school. You'll notice it passes by much faster.
You'll be fine, don't worry.
Unfortunately, I haven't read that book, but I assume Spark Notes has...
http://pd.sparknotes.com/lit/greatex/
I was right.
2006-07-19 05:39:45 · answer #1 · answered by Gabbo 1 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I was scared too when I started (about 15 years ago!!). My advice would be to treat everyone the same, talk to as many people as you can, and get involved in extracurricular activities to meet more people. Be known as "the girl that was nice to everybody". Just be careful about choosing the friends you spend all your time with after school! They can make or break you.
2006-07-19 12:39:53 · answer #2 · answered by sookieruthie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am going to high school next year and we have two books to read. I love to read but boring things don't attract my attention. But you can go to cliffnotes.com to get notes on the book.(They really helped me through Romeo And Juliet.) you can view the free notes and copy and paste them to Microsoft word and print them off(i refuse to pay for notes if i can get it free) and on high School. You'll be ok. You have to have a great personality to be a cheerleader. That stands out infront of the rest. ever need to talk about problems send me a email through yahoo answers
2006-07-19 16:44:02 · answer #3 · answered by Frankie D 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my sister is going to high school to this september, im a senior right now, first thing to say... relax high school is not that tough and there are so many rumors circulating that it is horrible. as for your reading, a good choice for an honurs english, try reading british literature too it will help you in the long run, again relax,have fun and enjoy these four years,develop new friendships and take life one step at a time don't rush it... your gonna do fine
2006-07-19 12:40:33 · answer #4 · answered by fire_slade001 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
On your first day you are going to be scared as hell but after a few days you will get the hang of it. You better buy the book read it now and take notes. GOOD LUCK!!!
2006-07-19 12:39:22 · answer #5 · answered by Lindsay 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's really a good book.Don't let anyone steer you off.High school may be tough, but just like everyone else before you,you will be just fine.There will be all kinds of kids.Mean ones,nice one,hypocritical ones,phonies,sincere ones,and the ones that you hope to meet,life long friends.Don't worry yourself.Enjoy the ride.
2006-07-19 12:44:19 · answer #6 · answered by Bubsy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just be yourself and enjoy high school as it tends to fly by so fast. Get involved with activites in school that is a great way to make friends. Good luck
2006-07-19 12:39:28 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
About the book--just ask lots of questions in class. As for other advice, it would help us a lot if you asked more specific questions. For example, what are you scared about?
2006-07-19 12:40:03 · answer #8 · answered by rainfingers 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
HS isn't that bad. just stick with your studies cuz people get caught up in peer pressures, but in the end, it's you against the rest of the world.
2006-07-19 12:40:52 · answer #9 · answered by islandgrl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
high school is just like jr high but better cuz you have more freedom, and about the book watch the movie, it stars ethan hawk and gweneth paltrow
2006-07-19 12:38:49 · answer #10 · answered by gtbooty 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋