my daughter is going into high school. she is shy usually but she is still very excited. anyway, the point of her question is how is she going to find her way around on the first day if she's never even stepped foot into her school? what to do if she gets lost? what type of people to approach? and also any advice you give to high school freshmen?!?!?
2007-06-29 15:15:03 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Primary & Secondary Education
My advice is that, if possible, a few days before school starts, take her to the school and just explore. If she has a timetable with her classrooms listed, go and find them so she has an idea of where to go when the big day comes.
Does her school have an orientation day for freshmen? My school is from Grades 10-12, and the Grade 10s start a day earlier than everyone else to be able to get to know the school without the pressures of the older kids.
Check the office and see if they have maps of the school. If they do, your daughter could keep one handy for reference.
Don't worry about getting lost or being a bit late to a class. Teachers are generally more lenient at the beginning of the year, so don't stress about that.
Just take a big breath and relax. Be yourself and everything should be fine! Don't let the older kids get under your skin! Find a good group of friends and high school will be a whole lot easier. It may take a few days to get used to the change, but you'll get used to it in no time.
2007-06-29 19:08:31 · answer #1 · answered by Ms. X 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No advice
its all about experience. The first day is always a little bit akward, but she will bond with the other children and will eventually get used to the school. High School can be a great place to go to. Type of people? well this question is really broad, there are people with many personalities. As for your daughter, i hope u have fun!!
2007-06-29 15:25:08 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi!!! i remember being a freshman and the first thing they give you is a map of the school. and the first few days if she is late to class they wont tell you anything because they know you are new. she can ask any adult she sees they should know. tell her not to ask the students cause some older kids mess with the young ones and try to get them lost.
when i started high school i was really scared and excited. tell her to just be herself around ppl and dont let the older students make her nervous. they might try to scare her and her friends by saying somehting like your sitting at our table or something. im just about to start my senior year on monday and part of being a senior is picking on the newbies. but they dont mean anything by it. we are just excited about being seniors. tell her to also get to know her teachers. make a good first impression it will help througtout the year. just tell her GOOD LUCK! and enjoy it because the years go by very fast.
2007-06-29 16:10:20 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Every other kid there is going through the same thing. <--- That's the best advice you can give her in that one little sentence. If she gets lost, she'll ask for help. That's what high school is about. My advice would be not to worry, every kid is just like you. Sometimes you'll feel lost and scared, but just ask for help, and someone will gladly help you out. Be open to everyone, and every type of person and get involved in activities and it'll all pass so quickly.
2007-06-29 15:20:48 · answer #4 · answered by Cassidy B 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
hi! i am an international student here.. and last yr was my first highschool yr here in us.. i am actually scared during my first day and i was so shy coz i am an english learner too. but there securities that wud help u find ur classes in high school or they have this club called the buddy club.. if u want u can ask for a buddy for ur child to help her.. but actually it is normal for firsst days of skul to be kinda hard and different but as we go on.. we shud just pick the right friends and well be fine
2007-06-29 21:11:27 · answer #5 · answered by ashley**xoxo 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
first she can get a map from the office.if she gets lost tell her 2 ask someone who haws been there. then if that don't work than tell her 2 ash a teacher. tell her to go to people that don't act stuck up or think that run the school. she will spot those people out when she goes their. she Will do fine!
2007-06-29 15:27:40 · answer #6 · answered by Twylite 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why not take/let her go to the school a few days in advance and get a feel for the layout?? Talk to the secretary or the vice principal, and get a date to do the sightseeing course. Get there and give her a fighting chance.
2007-06-29 15:19:50 · answer #7 · answered by thisbrit 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
security guards know the way around. allow her to experience that first day on her own. she'll feel a little lost and may be late to classes but she'll have a lot of funny moments to share with you at the end of the day.
2007-06-29 15:31:13 · answer #8 · answered by mo j 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋