Going Into High School

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Going into high school the first year might be very different compared to middle school. Especially, as a freshman . Being a freshman in high school might be very scary and challenging. Although, being a freshman might be a scary thought, it’s really not. By taking advice from a previous freshman that’s had these experiences. The previous freshman will give the new freshman students the advice on how to be successful their first year. In order, for a freshman to have a successful school year they should ask for help, use seminar time, and always be prepared for class.
First, asking for help will help students understand what they're learning and will improve their grades. For example, in math class my freshman year I didn’t fully understand
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For example, one time in my seminar class I had tons of homework to do. I kept telling myself I was going to do it, but I kept procrastinating by playing on my phone. When i got home I ended up with tons of leftover homework to do . Choosing to not do homework and choosing to play on a electronic won’t help students be successful. Try putting the phone down and work on homework so there won’t be any missing assignments. Another example, is when I was in seminar again I knew that I had homework to do when I walked into the classroom, but I didn’t feel like doing it. I started to go off task, talking to friends, and was goofy off. When I got home I had to do all of my homework that I could’ve done the homework in seminar only if I used the time I had given to me. If students don’t go off task or mess around and if the student uses the time wisely they won’t have homework to do. Try to finish the work that has to be done first then after the student could goof around, but try finishing the work first. Although, talking and goofing around might sound fun, but students should use their time wisely in seminar to finish their work so they can be

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