Transition To High School

Transitioning from Middle School to High School

High school is a word most middle school students are afraid of but do not let that word become scary. Transitioning from middle school to high school, students can better their outcome by using good memory techniques, preventing procrastination, working on time management, and getting plenty of sleep. It would also be a good idea to learn how the teachers work so students know when to turn in their school work on time to get good grades. High School can be a very scary time. The transition into high school is a critical juncture for students in middle school. Middle schoolers are often more afraid of high school because they are leaving a smaller, more supportive school to transition …show more content…
Older teens may pressure you to try drugs and alcohol, and the sex rate is higher. Just know if things get too difficult, there are many resources in high school you can turn to for help, like counselors, teachers, parents, friends, and even the principal. Do not let peer pressure effect ones life. Not letting peer pressure effect ones life can make them succeed better academically. There are good things about high school to look forward to such as, making new friends, gaining new freedoms, experiences, responsibilities, and independence (The National High School …show more content…
Many struggle with it every day and others just struggle with it from time to time. One may have the desire to accomplish something, but getting the motivation to do it can be a struggle. Procrastination is switching your attention away from unpleasant tasks and focussing on something that you find more enjoyable (Oakley). When one puts their mind to something overcoming the procrastination can become easier. There are several ways to help prevent procrastination. Try motivating yourself before an assignment. Positive actions is one of the most effective ways of motivating oneself. Before beginning a task, have a light snack to get yourself motivated. Do one task at a time to prevent from overwhelming yourself. Do not ever try multitasking, it does not always work and one can actually end up doing less work. High schoolers sometimes feel overwhelmed with the amount of work handed out. Sometimes it helps to ask a friend or family member to help with homework. Have them encourage and motivate ones ability to stay on task and finish the work. It is best to work on unpleasant tasks first thing in the morning, break up the material by using the chunking method, do not be afraid to ask for help, and remind yourself of the consequences. There is a technique called pomodoro, which one sets a timer for 25 minutes and works intently without any