Stop procrastinating, some teachers give more work than others and it's best to just use your time wisely and get it done and keep up with the class. I used to procrastinate really bad and my grades were bad, but then I just said, might as well get it over with while I have time to. If you are I'm high school you're old enough to know how to simply get organized and how to get things done quickly.
If i wouldn't have gained these skills within the past year i probably would have not done so good and i would have had failing grades. So my best advice to and freshman would be to respect teachers, do your work and so your homework and be in class when you're supposed to be. Trust me, it will help.
If you're looking for what to expect here it is. You should expect to be confused, especially on your first few days, you should also be prepared to be basically pushed around the school like babies, and expect a lot of work. When I walked into 9th grade, I didn't know what to expect, so I got prepared for anything, it helps if you have friends in the high school to kind of help you around. I know i had my boyfriend to help me navigate the first few days and believe it or not you learn how to get around quick. I thought i’d never memorize my teachers or my way around and you pick up on it fast, so don't be to worried about that. Other than that you can expect to be called lower-classmen and freshy, get over it, it happens to all of us. Also, you