I'm starting highschool in like a month & I'm starting to feel really nervous and excited. Do you have any tips or anything that I should know before going to highschool? Also what should I wear the first day...jeans & a shirt? Should I bring my lunch or should I take lunch money?
2006-08-17 13:26:56 · 7 answers · asked by Sonya 5 in Education & Reference ➔ Other - Education
Definitely wear something comfortable on the first day!! Don't wear a tiny skirt and shoes that will make you fall over...because you will have enough trouble looking for your classes without worrying about wardrobe malfunctions. :-)
A backpack or a messenger bag is a good idea for your stuff, at least until you know your way around so you won't have to keep track of a lot of small things.
Don't be afraid to ask questions, especially from teachers. (A bad idea is to ask senior boys, for obvious reasons.) If you get lost, find somebody and ask where you are. They'll understand.
Don't act like you know it all already. Upperclassmen are driven crazy by freshmen who think they own the school by the first couple of weeks. Try to figure your way around first, then get involved and people will realize that you're not just another stupid freshman.
For the first couple of days, I would suggest bringing a lunch. That way you can figure out the timing on lunch, to know how much time you have to eat and if you think you would have the patience to stand in line and if the food's any good. Some days, it's easier to buy your lunch, especially on days when you were in a rush and didn't have time to make one, but I found it to be a lot easier to have food already so I could find a spot and sit down while everybody else is shoving for a spot in line. That way you can save a spot for your friends too.
Big tip: get involved any way you can!!! Drama, choir, student gov, dances, band, anything. It makes high school SO much more fun.
Make friends with the staff, if you can. It will stand you in good stead throughout your highschool career - believe me, it helps to be friends with the custodian when, during Christmas break, you leave your papers at school and the school's locked and he's the only one who can let you in so you can get them and finish the 8-page paper that's due the day you come back from break! (I speak from experience!!) :-) All it really takes is saying hi to them in the hallways and taking time to talk to them as an equal rather than acting like a too-cool highschooler. They will respect you for that and become your friends-in-high-places...which will come in mighty handy along the way!
You'll have fun. Go with the flow, but (here comes a cliche) be yourself! It's a great time and you'll love it if you take it all in stride. Good luck!
2006-08-17 13:47:10 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Don't be nervous. Pretty much everyone else is going to be the same as you are. Jeans and a shirt sounds good to me. That's all I wore and was fine. And whatever you want to do for lunch, you could take a lunch and take some money as well.
2006-08-17 13:33:36 · answer #2 · answered by Kate 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm gonna be a jr. so I clearly remember my first day as a frosh.
First of all, don't be nervous. Just act really confident and approach new people and make friends. I brought a bag lunch because you never know how long the line is gonna be on that first day, so it's best to bring your own. Jeans and shirt sounds fine; really, everyone's gonna be worried about their own outfits they're not gonna really notice anyone else's. Make sure you bring notebooks and pens becaue you might start taking notes in class.
2006-08-17 13:33:22 · answer #3 · answered by yofatcat1 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I started high school on Monday. Don't worry, It wasn't as bad as I thought it'd be. Most people did wear just a shirt and jeans, with flip flops. Be prepared to have WAY more homework than Jr. High, though. It doesn't matter about lunch, it was about 50/50 my first day. Just make sure that you make friends with people in your classes so you have someone to sit with at lunch! :) Good luck!
2006-08-17 13:32:33 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
FRESHMAN! ::hordes of upperclassmen arrive with tomatoes::
But seriously, relax and be yourself. Bring lunch money. Wear something comfortable. Be friendly.
You should be fine.
2006-08-17 13:32:44 · answer #5 · answered by Trinity 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you shouldn't worry about what you where or what you take for luch.. I would take my own luch if I where you.. because luch at school is sometimes nasty.. and as for what you should wear.. wear something cute so all the hotties will be looking your way.. lol.. but yeah.. don't stress it.. have fun though..
2006-08-17 13:45:56 · answer #6 · answered by Gales Baby Boo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
idk where u live so idk the style but dont bring lunch.....bring money nd jus try 2 look hott.
2006-08-17 13:33:07 · answer #7 · answered by money 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋