Advice From Seniors to Freshmen

By Sarah Singleton and Lauren Trevor

Attention freshmen class of 2018! Are you afraid that you won’t make it to class on time, that you won’t have anywhere to sit at lunch, or that an upper classman might dunk your head in a toilet or stuff you into a locker? If any of these apply to you, then the following advice might be of use! 

Every student has problems dealing with the transition from middle school to high school. Getting from hall to hall and class to class and trying to go to your locker in between can be a hassle and will sometimes earn you a one-way ticket to detention. The solution to this problem is simple. Don’t use your locker unless you really need it or you have the time to. Another solution is equally as efficient and simple.  

“Bring a big backpack,” says senior Lauren McMillen. 

Using a large bag to carry all your school supplies will allow you to avoid the hassle of going to you locker after each period. 

Great, now that you can make it to class on time and in one piece, you can focus on keeping ahead in your studies. Classes in high school can be tough, but there are easy ways to get past any anxiety about the work load. First of all, if you’re having trouble or are worried about the school year ahead don’t be afraid to talk to your teacher. 

“Be friends with your teachers; they can help you,” advises senior Ben Traylor.

Asking questions about the class can help ease your mind and prepare you for what’s to come. Just make sure you do what’s to come. 

“Do your homework, trust me,” warns Kaeli Perriman, “it’ll help you in the long run.”

And trust her you should. Not doing your homework is an easy way to dig yourself into a hole. Not only does not doing homework slowly kill your grade like a hamster with stage 3 leukemia, but it will make you ill-prepared for college. 

And as McMillen said, “Always try to challenge yourself.”

If your classes seem too easy, talk to your teacher or counselor to see if you can be put into a higher class. It’s always good to get ahead!

Another thing to keep in mind is the dreaded motif of all high school television dramas: gym class. The most important piece of advice is definitely what you wear. 
“Always dress out,” says McMillen. 

Yes, please do because if you don’t, it’s like not turning in your homework. Your participation grade for that day is history. Ladies, let’s not wear booty shorts and stilettos to play dodgeball. 

So starting high school can be rough, yeah, that’s a given, but it doesn’t have to be like that all the way through. Just keep an open mind and heed the advice above and freshman year will be easy febreezey! 

“And don’t be an idiot,” love from the authors.