Public High School Research Paper

I would first like to tell you that today was my first day of public high school; and, as a freshman, I felt excited and petrified all at once. It was hard to feel calm instead of anxious when the bus pulled around the corner. The ride wasn’t crummy, except that before I got on, Mom wouldn’t stop taking pictures and asking if I had everything in my bag. I was feeling less fear-stricken when I arrived at school, but the calm all but subsided when it was time to find my first period class of the day. The school is so outrageously huge that it reminds me of a huge labyrinth; but, thankfully, it only took two laps around the second floor to find my first period biology class. From then on, determining the location of my classes progressed …show more content…
I am certain that I will try my hardest to earn top grades, but I want to focus my attention on learning and comprehending the material as well. It is one thing to get an A in a class for just doing the assignments and memorizing vocabulary words or definitions; however, it’s another thing to have an understanding of a topic and knowing how to apply the knowledge during my high school career. I have no doubt that throughout the year, I will have difficulty reaching this goal, but that is why I intend to take advantage of every chance my teachers give me. I believe I absorb concepts more easily when I can ask teachers direct questions about the material in class. In regards to my social life goals, it is difficult as a freshman who came from a charter school environment to make new friends. I am planning on joining several clubs, most notably the Theater Company. I enjoy acting and singing, along with any sort of debate or student enrichment. I am almost positive that, after some time, I will find my place at school. I am really looking forward to these new high school opportunities heading my way and achieving the goals I have set up for myself this