Just like giving your effort might help you retake the class so will doing homework, and also you will be able to re- asses in a test that you got a low score on it. Homework is the practice you will need to be successful for your quizzes, test, quests, or even midterms, and finals. Not doing your homework is like not fixing your car and expecting it to run well. You will not get a good grade if you do not get your practice. Yes, homework does not count as a grade, but it sure will get you a grade in your rrt which that says if you eligible for reassessment or summer school. Homework is a big part of you because it will prepare you for your test, and with the practice of doing homework you will finish your projects. If your teacher ever thinks of a cool field trip for your class you will not be able to go for the fact that you did not turn in your homework.
Freshmen year is different compared to 8th grade or middle school at all is a whole new level, but do not worry about it you will be fine just be open minded, turn in your homework, and give your effort and you will be okay Carmen high school has a reputation based on students test scores and that is for their effort and for their hw practice that will eligible to take and ace the test. Carmen will throw challenges at you, but if you keep this in consideration you will be okay for your freshman