Surviving Your First Day Of High School

    #...... - Do's and Dont's for your First  day in high school :
                     1-Preparing Socially :

1-Stay updated with your friends and the people you may meet. Find out if they will be attending your high school and/or know anyone that is going to your school. Just like middle school, some of your friends will be going to different high schools, and some may have moved out of your state or country. If you have a sister or brother who has attended, you may want to ask about how people are at your new school.
2-Mention making new friends as you get into high school. This is an important discussion topic. Tell your friends that as much as you like them, you will be open to new friendships in high school, you will meet new people, but that this won't necessarily impact your friendship. Tell your friend(s) that they are welcome to make new friends as well, and everyone can hang out together. This may be hard for a close group of friends because they are so used to staying together, so remember to have this chat.             
                      2-Preparing Mentally:

1-Cope with stress. Entering high school can take quite a toll on the nerves. It is important to calm yourself down. Focus on the positives. High school is an exciting new experience. It is an opportunity to meet a diverse set of people and take elective classes that interest you. You will be able to join clubs, sports teams, and meet new people.

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Be confident. In a crowded room of students, something that stands out about a person is their confidence. If you are not already confident, now will be the time to practice. People who are confident create a great mood and seem more inviting. If this is not you and you prefer to be independent, make sure you are not too self-doubting, and let your personality shine through. People who are true to themselves tend to attract others. Practice your confidence by realizing your strengths (think of a happy time, or an award you won, a team you were part of, and hold on to that thought) and remembering that everyone feels just as scared as you do. Don’t be afraid of other people, either. Approaching people and treating them with kindness from the start makes a good impression, sets a good example and aids in making friends in the future. Practice a strong smile and good posture.

                     3-Preparing Physically :

1-Get enough sleep. Even though summer is the time to have fun with friends and family, remember to sleep well. Sleep plays a very important role in your growth and development. Sleep deprivation can cause fatigue and dark circles under your eyes, which would not help your appearance or health.

2-Prepare your backpack. Some good suggestions are:

School supplies (pencils, pencil crayons, erasers, binders, paper, binder dividers, etc)

Cell phone (make sure this doesn't distract you, though!)

Emergency protection (girls): pads/tampons

Unscented (some schools have no scent policies) deodorant.

3-Follow a healthy diet. Summer should be the time to get on that healthy-diet and this doesn't necessarily mean to lose weight, it means to eat healthy. Look over the Health Guide and make sure you get all your servings, with the proper amount of each food group. Nutrition plays an important role in keeping you in shape, and keeping your face clean. Remember, eating right makes a difference! Moderate on foods filled with empty calories and try to limit consumption of fizzy drinks. Go grocery shopping with your parents/guardian/sibling and choose some fruits and vegetables you love. Make it a routine to eat healthy! Remember to drink lots of water to stay hydrated and keep your body healthy and energetic!