Is freshman year in high school hard to handle?
I’m glad you pulled your grades up so well! I was a high school teacher for many years and mostly for 9th grade. High school is bigger than middle school, so at first, you might feel a bit lost. Soon it will all fall into place. It’s also strange because this year, you’re the “big kid” in school, and next year, you’ll be the “little kid”. Don’t worry about all the rumors, drama, and groups. Just find some good friends that you see in a few of your classes. A problem for some kids is that the teachers may expect you to do more on your own without them telling you every step of the way. There is more freedom, but you will have to learn to organize yourself. It sounds like you know already how to do good work. Make sure you keep an assignment book, organize all your papers, and get your assignments in when they are due — no excuses! Pay attention in class and put your imagination to work. Kids get bored because they don’t think about what they are learning. Be nice to your teachers. They
