I just graduated from middle school and I'm curious for what I should expect and look forward to in high school. Oh its a public high school. Thank you so very much!!!
2007-06-04 09:06:17 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Other - Education
Well, you definitely have a lot to look forward too!
There are some differences, but not many.
Mainly, teachers will expect you to take responsibility for your actions. If you are late on homework, expect a lower grade. Now this doesn't mean you should not talk to your teacher if there is a reasonable excuse for why you were late or did not turn in an assignment. Just make sure that you are upfront and honest as soon as possible, otherwise they will feel you are just making excuses.
In high school, you want your teacher to know you. Once you apply for college you will need teacher recommendations. Don't "suck up" to a teacher, but let them know you. Ask questions, go in for help, participate in class. If they do not see you doing these things, it will be hard for them to give a true view of who you are to colleges (they may even decide not to write a recommendation if they feel they do not know you enough).
I do not know what type of middle school you went to or how difficult it was. Those were my two main changes though. In middle school I didn't really try to let my teachers know me, but in high school its important. Also being held responsible for your actions and school work was a huge change. In middle school, teachers tend to "baby" students a bit. My high school had a zero tolerance for late work... which meant, if you didn't turn it in when it was due, you just got a zero. Also projects were expected to be turned it even if you were at home sick (the school expected me to find someone to turn it in for me like a friend or parent). Now, there are circumstances that teachers will understand if these things happen, but you need to make sure to talk to them.
Friends - well lets just say you get to meet a lot of new people. My school had 2500 kids and I didn't know everyone there. I just met a lot of new people though and whoever I got along with a hung out with. My school did have groups, but groups are not necessarily a bad thing. You just have to be confident in who you are. Hang out with who you like... don't try to be cool. Trying to be cool will generally just make you not cool.
Hope this helps...
2007-06-04 09:17:41 · answer #1 · answered by its1105 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think the biggest difference between middle and high school is the work load. I have so many projects to do. Right now, I have a 10 minute presentation due by the 14. The work isn't harder. I'm disappointed. I was expecting more challenging work.
2016-03-13 05:27:36 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, you won't be able to goof off in high school b/c they push you alot harder than in middle school. And you'll meet you true friends in high school, and you will mature alot in your first year. Pretty much transforming from a child into an young adult. Also, get ready for a research paper! Unfortunately, they throw that at you as a freshman. Good luck with your first year, and hope you're havinga great summer!
Also, you'll have four core classes that are required, then you get to pick four others of your own choosing!
2007-06-04 09:15:04 · answer #3 · answered by Me & Me 3 · 4⤊ 0⤋
A. Longer class periods
B. More responsibility
C. More freedom
D. More teachers
E. You are now at the bottom of the school, not the top.
F. More extracurricular activities
G. Sports are the real deal
H. The teachers can be hard sometimes
I. MORE HOMEWORK
J. Homework over the weekend
K. Homework over winter brake and spring brake
And many more differences!
2015-10-04 11:00:10 · answer #4 · answered by raphael 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hope this helps!
2016-06-24 04:13:36 · answer #5 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
high school is far better than jr. high.
there's still the petty drama, but since you're older you'll probably have a bit more freedom.
oh, and the stress level goes way up.
after all, high school grades help determine what college you're accepted to.
2007-06-04 09:15:47 · answer #6 · answered by andie 1 · 5⤊ 0⤋
I picked my class and high school is alot bigger than middle and sometimes the corriders dont make sense. EX. J corrder is next to A
2007-06-04 09:10:38 · answer #7 · answered by Superman_trackstar_07 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
When you start High school you will be cluelesss,smaller & younger than everyone else in school.
2007-06-04 09:15:16 · answer #8 · answered by jon_mac_usa_007 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
middle school is 5th -8th and high school is 9th -12th.
2007-06-04 09:13:39 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 15⤋