10 Pieces of Advice for Incoming High School Freshman
"Those are the best years of your life!" is typically how people describe high school, and I can agree high school was a wonderful time in my life. I want to focus on the beginning of the high school experience, the notorious freshman year. If you think back, I'm sure you can recall the feelings you had about the transition from middle school to high school. I can remember feeling so nervous because of the unknown. How would I find all my classes in such a big building? How would the older students treat me? Would my teachers be nice? However, I was also excited to get to finally experience all of the fun "high school" things like Friday night football/basketball games in the student section, getting to have more control of my schedule, and the freedom. Of course, I quickly found out that with that freedom came more responsibly and accountability, but it was so worth it!
I have taught high school Biology to freshman and sophomores, so I have seen their struggles throughout the year. Now I'm currently an 8th Grade Science teacher, and I get to see their anxiousness to go to the high school. It's about this time of year that I frequently start getting questions from my students very similar to the ones I once had. They begin to realize they will no longer be the top dogs of the school, and they will return to the bottom of the totem pole in a place with teachers and other students they are not familiar with. I came across the list of advice for incoming freshman.
I think it is a great resource for 8th Grade teachers, high school teachers, parents, and students. Please be patient with the students during this transition. They are nervous and have so many questions. I encourage you to help them, but also find a balance in giving them space to grow and mature on their own. They will be so thankful!
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