My mom is looking for a house in 2 diffent school districts. First let me day im not judging anyone, well the one school district is almost all preps and has a good graduation rate and im a tomboy. The other school district has a lack of education and they are more focused on sports. I fit in to neither one of theese. I am a quiet person and i dont talk that much unless I have to. Im home schooled right now because i dont fit into the schools where we are living now. Im just confused and worried.... Any advice or anything at all? thank you and thanks for awnsering
2006-10-29 08:01:25 · 8 answers · asked by ? 4 in Education & Reference ➔ Primary & Secondary Education
i am still like you and in highschool i was like that and it was totally different i moved to a different state. My adivice to is be yourself and you will be fine you will meet some friends that are similar to you or maybe are different but you guys get along. I made friends when i moved so you will be ok. Just make sure to be yourself and maybe strike up a conversation with someone that you may think you have something in common with. Or maybe if you are into sports and things join a sport at which ever school you go too that is a good ice breaker.
GOOD LUCK
2006-10-29 08:05:09 · answer #1 · answered by knowssignlanguage 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know that you are worried, and with good reason. Moving is very stressful for everyone concerned - parents and children/teens.
Are you good at sports? If so, then that is a great way to make friends. You will be part of your school's team and sometimes when you have a new start in a new town things could actually be better for you! It's ok to be quiet, and it's not the number of friends you have, but focus on the quality of your friendships = even if it's just one of two close friends. You can have a quiet personality and still be friendly. It sounds like you are in middle school or high school, so even if it's not sports you like - there are usually tons of clubs you can get involved in.
Is homeschooling still an option for you in your new home, or is that why your family is moving?
In either case, moving could actually work out better than your current situtation if you;re not fitting in your current school. Go into it with a fresh, positive attitude that you are determined to make a new start for yourself, no matter what the school ! I wish you all the best!
2006-10-29 16:11:49 · answer #2 · answered by Kare♥Bear 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Look at it as an adventure, gave the school a try no matter where it is located. You may be getting just facts and figures from people and not seeing the really people in the schools. Schools are made up of all kind of people and I bet if you gave it a try you may find someone you click with. Just finding that one person can make a big different about how you will feel about school. Maybe you need to get back in to school and not home as much. Sometimes we need to leave are comforter zone to realize the world of possible you have. Hope this help and good luck!
2006-10-29 16:09:08 · answer #3 · answered by mmlindsay3 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would go with the first school if they have a good graduation rate. If they dont do sports there you could always join an outside of school sprots team. Also I am sure not all the people there are "preps" there must be some people there that you will get along with. Hope I helped!
2006-10-29 16:06:09 · answer #4 · answered by highfivingmf? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I moved a lot when I was younger (I went to 4 different high schools and at least 7 different grade schools, homeschooled for 2 yrs) I wouldn't worry too much about the move, people are surprisingly receptive to the "new" kid. I guess it's interesting for them since they usually have been going to school with the same people for years. You'll find people with the same interests as you, it may take a couple months to feel it out, but the same generalized groups of people are at every school (ex; preps, jocks, skaters etc.) Good luck, I hope you enjoy your new home :)
2006-10-29 16:15:27 · answer #5 · answered by CHRYSTAL I 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm a teacher. I see many students much like yourself. What I would suggest is this: have a visit for one day in each high school in your district to see what they're like. Then choose the high school you feel more comfortable with. These schools are large and you will find a group that you can be with...trust me.
My nephew went from a small Catholic school to a public school and was very fearful. I told him to try it, and if the try is not successful, go back to your old school. He loves it!
So, try this. Go to the high school in your district. Give it one semester. If this try is not successful, ask your mom to have you return to home schooling.
Give it a shot!! Good luck!!
2006-10-29 16:15:56 · answer #6 · answered by Jerzey Daze 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
well coming from a family that traveled a lot i changed five schools in three countries while growing up and i found adjusting to each and ever one of them difficult. Go for the school that suits your academic profile more and dont worry about the social scene. If the school gives you the kind of education you need you will find a way to go about your business. by the way that does not mean you have to talk to everyone but also that does not exclude it.
take deep breaths, dive in and everything will be fine :))))
2006-10-29 16:07:01 · answer #7 · answered by irini d 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
thats a tough situation but no matter how a school is classified oh what kind ofgropus are said to be at a certian school you will always find a group of ppl intrested in ur type of intrests and ppl who are basically liek you ...tonz and tonz of kids go to school so you will 4 sure fit in amoungst evryone....ive had the same pedicament b4 but i promise you you wont be left out or out of place after a couple of days of fnding ppl like urself
2006-10-29 16:05:36 · answer #8 · answered by Natalie 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋