Tips for Starting High School
Visit The School Before the First Day
Many high schools have freshman orientation, where they invite incoming students to tour the school and get their schedules. During this time, they will show you where the gym, cafeteria, freshman lockers, and bathrooms are so that you are more comfortable and prepared on your first day. If your school does not have an orientation day, you can ask an older sibling, friend, or neighbour to give you a tour and help you locate your classes on the first day.
Get Involved
Pick Fun Electives
High school is probably the first time that you’re able to choose electives. There are a number of classes to choose from, including music, art, computer science, and so on. Choose electives that you will enjoy and won’t be too challenging. You’ll want to see how well you handle your core courses before you start taking on more challenging electives in later years.
Ask Questions
Don’t Forget to Do Your Homework
Be Strategic With How You Spend Your Time
If you want to hang out with your friends on the weekend, make sure you schedule a time to study before or after. It’s important to have balance, and not neglect one for the other. Be realistic about the way you schedule your activities so that you don’t end up falling behind or feeling like you don’t see your friends anymore.
Transitioning to high school doesn’t have to be scary. It is a new world of responsibility and independence. At CanSTEM Education, our goal is to create a productive learning environment that all of our students will benefit from. To learn more contact us at: 647-568-0258, 647-709-0258, or 647-847-1231.