What can I expect as a Freshman in high school?

Well, high school is different than middle school. Some things are going to be different for sure. I don't know what classes you're taking so I don't know what exactly you will learn. If you're going to be in honors, then the teachers will have high expectations for you. You have to be ahead of everything. If you're in regulars, then it won't be a problem. Middle school, the teachers cut you some slack. High school, they are a little harder. Since you're going to be a freshman, it won't be super hard. However, as you become a sophomore, junior and senior, it will be hard! Good luck, work hard and have fun!

Freshman year; 1. Be yourself, it’s cliché buts it’s also TRUE. Don’t forget that your entering high school as an independent person and will leave high school that very same way; so don’t let anyone’s problem interfere with you and your life (socially and academically) 2. MAKE SURE; you go to your school’s orientation. Unless you have an emergency it’s not something that you should miss out on. They will tell you everything that you need to know. You might also receive: school schedules, class schedules, maps, sign-ups, and information about the school itself. IF you miss it then please call the school to try and get these things a little earlier so that you don’t run into problems the first day of school. 3. It’s good to have your own style and as you move up, you will realize that. But if your still a little concerned about common styles in high school, here are some: Shorts – especially during the summer (beginning of school year) Cami with Cardigan - same, during summer. flip flops - summer Skinny jeans Hollister, Aero, AE, A&F etc. Plaid tops Uggs – during winter Sandals Vans, Converse, Nike Although, I commonly advise one to use their own sense of fashion. 4. Choose the right classes; DO NOT choose a class that you know you can’t handle (such as AP or honors) you will regret it. You might end up failing the class and not get credit; and it can literally destroy your GPA which is pretty tough to bring up. –Try to go for what you can handle, you don’t want to put a lot of stress on yourself during your first year of high school, because you have 3 more years of it. 5. Focus on your grade and don’t procrastinate, that is another thing you will regret near graduation time. 6. BE INVOLVED; Join an extracurricular that you enjoy. Not only will it keep you busy but you might end up making a ton of friends. Or try community service if you want to get that out of the way, if you reach up to a certain amount of hours then you have a better chance at getting a scholarship. 7. Hang with the right crowd and stay away from DRAMA; it comes in all directions so just WATCH OUT. 8. SCHOOL SUPPLIES; It’s best to wait until school starts but I know how stores can run out of stuff easily before school starts, and their deals end quickly. Just try and get the basics. Teachers will say you need highlighters, glue, markers and all that stuff BUT really you don’t . . . its good to keep them at home for projects though. Here are the basics: Notebook Pencils Pen Binder or Folder (I recommend a folder for each class unless the teacher specifically says a binder)

Freshman year; 1. Be yourself, it’s cliché buts it’s also TRUE. Don’t forget that your entering high school as an independent person and will leave high school that very same way; so don’t let anyone’s problem interfere with you and your life (socially and academically) 2. MAKE SURE; you go to your school’s orientation. Unless you have an emergency it’s not something that you should miss out on. They will tell you everything that you need to know. You might also receive: school schedules, class schedules, maps, sign-ups, and information about the school itself. IF you miss it then please call the school to try and get these things a little earlier so that you don’t run into problems the first day of school. 3. It’s good to have your own style and as you move up, you will realize that. But if your still a little concerned about common styles in high school, here are some: Shorts – especially during the summer (beginning of school year) Cami with Cardigan - same, during summer. flip flops - summer Skinny jeans Hollister, Aero, AE, A&F etc. Plaid tops Uggs – during winter Sandals Vans, Converse, Nike Although, I commonly advise one to use their own sense of fashion. 4. Choose the right classes; DO NOT choose a class that you know you can’t handle (such as AP or honors) you will regret it. You might end up failing the class and not get credit; and it can literally destroy your GPA which is pretty tough to bring up. –Try to go for what you can handle, you don’t want to put a lot of stress on yourself during your first year of high school, because you have 3 more years of it. 5. Focus on your grade and don’t procrastinate, that is another thing you will regret near graduation time. 6. BE INVOLVED; Join an extracurricular that you enjoy. Not only will it keep you busy but you might end up making a ton of friends. Or try community service if you want to get that out of the way, if you reach up to a certain amount of hours then you have a better chance at getting a scholarship. 7. Hang with the right crowd and stay away from DRAMA; it comes in all directions so just WATCH OUT. 8. SCHOOL SUPPLIES; It’s best to wait until school starts but I know how stores can run out of stuff easily before school starts, and their deals end quickly. Just try and get the basics. Teachers will say you need highlighters, glue, markers and all that stuff BUT really you don’t . . . its good to keep them at home for projects though. Here are the basics: Notebook Pencils Pen Binder or Folder (I recommend a folder for each class unless the teacher specifically says a binder)

Well, high school is different than middle school. Some things are going to be different for sure. I don't know what classes you're taking so I don't know what exactly you will learn. If you're going to be in honors, then the teachers will have high expectations for you. You have to be ahead of everything. If you're in regulars, then it won't be a problem. Middle school, the teachers cut you some slack. High school, they are a little harder. Since you're going to be a freshman, it won't be super hard. However, as you become a sophomore, junior and senior, it will be hard! Good luck, work hard and have fun!

You can expect harder curriculum, I can't tell you what exactly, because every school teaches different things. Skipping a grade, especially from 7th-9th, will be a big change for you. Don't worry though, freshman year was easy for me and a lot of people, if your taking non-honor courses. If you are taking honor courses, welcome to 3+ hours of homework each night. But really, you'll be fine. If you skip a grade, you obviously are smart/mature enough to make it through the next one no problem.