I need all the advice you have on starting High School! I'm a wreck, and I have panic/anxiety disorder! Great!

Question

Everyone has told me not to worry, I'll be fine. But I honestly want everyone's advice on High School. Friends, Teachers, Homework...how did you handle everything in ninth grade?? I need all the advice, funny stories, everything you've got! I want to know as much as I can about it!! So, fire away, my friends!!

Answer 1

Three kids from my middle school ended up at the same high school with me (we go to a very selective school, so that's why it was only four of us and not the whole class) and all three are close friends of mine, so I didn't have a lot of trouble with friends. I haven't made too many close friends since I started high school (I'll be a senior this year), but that's really all right with me. The teachers at my school are amazing. They're very approachable and understanding, or sometimes they're just plain hilarious. They can even act like your friends at times. You'll get a bad teacher here and there; I won't deny that. Then you just have to try to get along with them the best you can, but don't stress yourself over the situation. Homework was probably hardest for me in ninth grade, but I got used to the amount I'm given. I would suggest starting with the hardest material and working from there or find a friend who you can work on homework with. I went into ninth grade pretty scared myself. I'm a chronic self-injurer and I'm insanely shy and I also have panic attacks, but I survived ninth grade just fine.

Answer 2

Rest assured that EVERYONE else at your school probably feels the same way you do - some are just better at hiding it than others. The week before school starts do something special for yourself that will boost your self confidence. Get a new haircut, new outfit, manicure - anything that will improve your self - confidence. If possible - go up to your school before it actually starts. Pick up your class schedule and walk the halls to all your classes. Find your locker, and if possible, practice with your combination. Make sure you have the necessary books and supplies for your first day. Coming prepared will make you feel better. Join clubs or groups like choir, band etc. so you can meet people of like interests. Be willing to change friends. When you get to high school - hanging on to friends from earlier grades can keep you from meeting new people you have more in common with. High school years can be stressful. Find a teacher or counselor you can go to with serious problems. Good luck - just keep in mind even the most famous movie star, athlete, politician, etc. went through the same thing and all survived.

Answer 3

Well, my ninth grade year was when the twin towers fell, so it wasn't ezactly normal.

There are a lot of time constraints what with homework. Teachers expect more out of you. Still, I promise you will make it through everything. And don't worry about having a panic/anxiety disorder, I have one too. Plus, I am agoraphbic. In a large high school, that isn't good. My best advice is just to get your work done ON TIME, and make sure you let yourself excel.

Answer 4

You are totally normal - it is a big change! The biggest thing you need to remember is to stay true to yourself and get involved with things that you love! You will make new friends, you will have teachers you love and hate, you will be fine with the homework as long as you stay on top of things. I was nervous myself and I am a pretty outgoing person - when I was a freshman, I actually fell down the steps between classes and there was a HUGE crowd of people that laughed and pointed - I thought I was going to die! But I realized that they didn't really know who I was - nobody remembered it later - by the time I was down the hall everybody forgot. You WILL be fine. Not everything will be totally smooth, but it is exciting to have a new journey in your life! Good luck and have the time of your life! :)

Answer 5

High school is time for fun. When I entered I was an absolute wreck, nervous from grade 6 until I did get there. Join some committees, sports, etc. and the time will fly by and then you'll be sitting there with your friends on graduation night asking yourself why you made such a big deal out of such a tiny event in your life.

Answer 6

Don't get too hyped up, I took 3 AP's as a freshman. Freshman year is easy (coming from someone with a 4.0 GPA, 2350 SAT, 35 ACT and 22 AP's throughout high school). It will be fine do not get so worked up about it.

Answer 7

High school will be the greatest time of your life. Make friends in every group you are not a part of...(nerds, jocks, "losers", skaters you never know when one of them may need a real friend.)
Join at least one sports team and stick with it all 4 years, join at least one club, like year book staff.
And don't get down when something bad happens. Remember someone else is always worse off than you (a death in the family, no home, no money...)

Answer 8

You need to settle down and not get in a tizzy about this. It is not a big thing. It is school. Just school. Settle down and go slow. Get with your friends and go in this together. If you don't have friends make them there as quickly as possible. There will be a number of nice people scared and intimidated just like you. Remember to breathe. Be as calm as you can be. Think about how clever, smart, nice and personable you are and how everyone is going to like you. Think Positive!

Answer 9

Pft. It's no big deal. I know you said everyone said that already, but it's true and is worth repeating. Just relax, you're not the only new person there. You'll have the hang of it in a matter of days.

Answer 10

LOL.... so well.. theres nothing to be really worry about.. but nervous... i wouldnt comment on that.. cuz that happened to every1. but u mite see a huge different if u used to go to private christian skools.. but u r startin a freshman.. so u r not goin to be da only 1 there.. and there'll be others like u .. and ull get around it.. im sure ull make frds by just bein in da homeroom da first period. my advise talk to ppl who sits around u.. and dress casual on da first day or 2.. and dont get all nervous too much. try to relax. first get into a conversation with da 2 who sits beside u. at lunch .. sit withem... like.. can i join? or mayb they mite even gonna call u to join them.
good luck