How Do You Help A High School Freshman Succeed In School?
A teen’s freshman year of high school can be intimidating and overwhelming. We have all been there and been a little scared during those first few weeks. There are ways to help your high school freshman deal with this transition into high school. Following are some skills you can teach them to help them cope with situations as they arise. Start getting ready halfway through their eighth grade year. Most middle schools are set up for this anyway. There are often field trips to the high schools and meeting with counselors to help the transition. Be involved in their education by meeting with their teachers to see if there are areas that need improvement. Know your teen’s social skill levels to ensure that they are ready to deal with the pressures of high school. Talk to your teens about which high school they will attend and about their expectations based on what they have heard about it from their friends. Ask them what they would like to gain from high school. Plan for their extra-curr
