So, just graduated 8th grade. Any tips?

[lokiduck]

I am a avid procrastinator myself, I even wrote a paper on it for college, and the best way I've found to deal with such a problem is to plan it perfectly.

See say you have an assignment due on a certain date. Then plan out what you are going to do. How much time do you need and once you figure that out try and see how much you can procrastinate while still being able to get the work done as best you can and get a good grade. I always wait to till the last day before it's due and I've been on the Dean's List every year of community college.



I'm not joking actually, but what advice I can really give you, is plan your work load. take a look at what you have to do and figure out when and how you can get it done while also having moments to go hang out with friends and goof off, because everyone needs a break sometimes, it's just all about planning and keeping track a due dates.

For finals this week, I have three tests, and two papers, so as to manage it, I ordered them in the order they are due and on the day before, I work on them. But that's because I know how much time I will nee, and have planned ahead. That way I'm not cramping it on my plate all at once and panicking.

Just care about your school work, and work your hardest, but if you plan your work load, you can have a life actually and not waste it completely doing work.

 

[zad1212]

Okay my biggest tip, don't fall behind. If you start to fall behind give up a whole weekend or more to catch up. If you fall to far behind you can not catch up. Also don't let the social life become an important part, a lot of people in high school are just annoying and they shouldn't mean anything to you.

 

[Shadu]

I will say that high school isn't that nearly as serious as a lot seem to think. Just enjoy.

That may sounds like a statement from someone who did horribly, but I was in honors classes and ended up graduating in the top 10% of my class. I had a 3.4 GPA (I believe...something like that).

My statement meant more "do your work, but don't stress too much" than anything. Don't forget to have some fun, or you'll burn out.

As for procrastination...I am bad about that too. No real tips I can give you other than just get what you need to do done. That can be a hard thing to do, but i don't know what else can be said.

 

[Aethren]

Don't pop your zits in the middle of class.

Don't drop the soap.

Don't be a douche.

 

[FuktLogik]

Just like the headline said. Less than an hour ago, I was sitting on a stage being formally promoted from 8th grader to a 9th grader.
So. Now that that's out of the way. What do I need to know about high school?
I'm really bad about procrastination, so I need tips for that, too. But please, any helpful advice is welcome.

Also, I'm wearing an awesome tuxedo.

You don't graduate from 8th to 9th grade, you pass. Mountains out of molehills, buddy. Also, since when does school finish at the end of May?

 

[Biodeamon]

surround yourself with friends.
your more powerful in a group.


Also welcome to hell. Grade 9 is only purgatory.

 

[Lungo]

Good advice; DO NOT "!¤#% IT UP! You only get one shoot of this, and the things you start to do now, will start to matter more and more for you and the people around you, the further you get on the road of life.
Not meaning don't go and enjoy the high school years or study every night into everything and neglect your school, just balance them out. No matter how hard the times ahead of you may seem to be and everything seams impossible, just remember; that millions was there before you, and the major majority of them actual succeeded in doing both and got out on the top of it.

Have fun and enjoy.

 

[TheYellowCellPhone]

High school is nothing special, I think it's better than my middle school. You'll have great memories, but it will drag on once you reach day two.

 

[kortin]

Oh god. I just realized, I'm a junior now. Hm. Its kinda weird. Have fun, focus, and figure out which subjects you are worst at, and focus on getting them down. Also DO NOT under any circumstances, take high school for granted. Focus on completing it and figuring out what you want to do in life.

Freshmen Friday will be your favorite day...I promise.

 

[Neo10101]

Hmm, well that fabled trip into high school, well first tip, enjoy it because trust me it wont end forever, meet some friends however trust no one fully, and ALWAYS under ANY CIRCUMSTANCE Question Authority, because the administration, teachers, hell even some of the other staff will be doing things that on the outside may seem to be helpful to you but if you can read between the lines will most likely only be hurting you so that they make more money.

 

[Flailing Escapist]

1). Don't break the High School's rules. I don't know if you're planning on going to college or anything but this is a critical point and being suspended or expelled will ruin ALL your future life plans.

2). I've seen a lot of people mention study habits. Follow them. As a college student that just finished his first year I can say that way you learn to study in high school will affect your study habits and thus your mark in college or any secondary school.

And have fun, carefully tho, not TOO much fun (refer to point 1). High School is as much about doing your schooling as it is making new friends, dealing with shitty teachers, and having your heart broken.

That said, Good Luck!

 

[Nick_Snyder]

1. Actually, only care about the important things. Don't give two shits what the person next to you thinks about you. What they think won't really affect you in the long run.
2. Grades do and don't matter. Keep 'em up and all but don't go psychotic destroy yourself in one class. Spread out your abilities and don't get over your head.
3. Avoid alcohol... for now. When you are old enough to drink it, don't over do it. You will look like a douche bag if you drink too much, or one of those guys from "The Jersey Shore." no one wants that.
4. What really matters, above all else, is not necessarily extra curricular classes in high-school, but those that are in college. Face it high school sucks the big one.
5. Enjoy living with your parents now. After college you are on your own, for the most part. You will have to worry about living expenses and bills.
6. Speaking of college, if you like college, and it's for you, then finish on time. Don't bang your head into a wall and realise that college was just a waste of time and money.
7. Staying on that topic, the longer you are in college the more depressed, selfish, and hate filled you get.

 

[Nick_Snyder]

Make sure that when you apply for college after HS, you pick a major that will actually be useful in the job market.

I wholeheartedly agree with this one. Once you get a major stick with it! Try to get a major in the job market, as mentioned above, and do your best with that. OOORRRR, go to a tech-school if college isn't your thing. Don't feel forced to go to college because eveyone else is.

 

[p3t3r]

just play it cool unless someone is dying then it probably isn't that big of a deal. kids are gonna drink do drugs and have sex if you didn't know that know you do and can't be surprised. idk don't worry about other people as long as you have some friends. and ya highschool is pretty easy

 

[HotPocket]

Just like the headline said. Less than an hour ago, I was sitting on a stage being formally promoted from 8th grader to a 9th grader.
So. Now that that's out of the way. What do I need to know about high school?
I'm really bad about procrastination, so I need tips for that, too. But please, any helpful advice is welcome.

Also, I'm wearing an awesome tuxedo.

Middle School Sucks.

 

[Cole Sauer]

JOIN AS MANY CLUBS AS POSSIBLE and make sure that when someone talks to you greet them without going like "who the F are yu?" trust me

 

[Qtoy]

Also, since when does school finish at the end of May?

Well, it's technically not the end, but they're not taking attendance for the rest of the week. Also, I live on the Southeast Coast of America, so that might account for something


And thanks again for all the advice, I can't tell you guys how much it means to me.

Poster is probably a troll. Oh well.

Nope. Though now that I think about it, graduating isn't the right word for the context; I think they used the term promotion, but to Hell with it. You understood what I meant, right? I didn't mean to glamorize it, it just seemed like the best way to convey the message.

Besides, I'm an awful troll.

Also, now that I've finally gotten back around to reading these, I guess I should lay out my plans.
I want to go into the Army and become a commissioned officer, use the Army to pay for my college along with scholarships while majoring in Political Science. After several tours in wherever I'm assigned, I want to go into politics. Starting small, State Senator or something. While in college but before my tours, I want to serve as a page/intern to Senators.

 

[MisterDyslexo]

In the words of Moira Brown, "Try not to die"

 

[shitoutonme]

Quick, get the paddles and sound the alarms!

FRESHMAAAAAAAAAN!!!!

 

[Qtoy]

In the words of Moira Brown, "Try not to die"

Thank you for reminding me of my favorite Fallout 3 quote.