Talk to People You Dont Normally Talk To

Try to make friends with as many people as you can naturally. Don’t try to make everyone like you, but be kind to people. Treat people like they could be your friend, because you could miss out on a really great friendship if you don’t even consider that as a possibility.

Learn How To Manage Your Time

It’s okay to procrastinate a little, but know that between when you get an assignment and when it’s due, there will be more work you will have to do. Especially, don’t let homework be the reason you miss out on a fun experience. Don’t put your homework off until the last minute and know your schedule so you can plan when you are going to do things.

Keep an Open Mind

Not everything is going to be the same as middle school, so don’t try to make it that way. Things are going to work a little differently here than there, so don’t be annoying about it and try to learn how everything works. Also, don’t judge a teacher off of the first day of school. You may think you don’t like them, but it may take a few days to get used to their teaching style or the routines they have in their classroom.

Counselor Advice – Lorraine Smith

Smith is the counselor for freshmen at North. Counselors can help with scheduling issues, mental health concerns or any other in-school conflicts

“My best advice is always to get involved in something you enjoy because it makes the high school experience so much better,” Smith said.