How do i survive high school?

Question

3 months before middle school ended...i moved! and now i'm going to this HUGE high school and i'm only 5 feet tall! I'm really scared/nervous cause i haven't made any great friends in middle school when i moved. A lot of the ppl who went to my middle school are going to the same hs but i really want to try meeting new people. It's really hard for me to communicate with people. Sadly, I don't think i'll make friends who i'll hang out with because I'm shy. Sure, I'll talk to them every once in a while but not hang out with them during lunch or whatever cuz idk what to say to guys . I'm not really the loner person but its hard when your new and going to a huge hs with so many people. A lot of people said "oh, you'll do fine", "your height doesn't matter", "just be yourself" and etc. but it even makes me more nervous for some reason. strange huh?

please help! basically, i'm saying "i'm scared of high school and i need advice to help me survive my first day/week"

sorry!4 this being long

Answer 1

I hate saying this but, be prepared.  You're the new kid on the block and they like testing out the new kids.  Whatever you do, don't let bullies know that what they say bothers you.  If you do, they'll only get worse.  Laugh at what they say.  I know this may be hard, but it really aggravates someone who trying to get you angry and you laugh instead.  Make friends.  Make it a point to make friends.  Stay out of trouble.  Whatever you do, don't be a kiss-up with the teachers to get on their good side.  You might as well put a target on your back.  It's a fresh start to a great life if you want it to be.  I wish you the best and good luck in school And Ray, don't be scared.  I was terrified when I started High school too, but to my amazement, it wasn't bad at all, In fact, those were the best years of my teenage life.  It has a way of bringing out the real you.  You'll see, you will make friends because people will come up to you and introduce themselves.  Don't be shy, get into some kind of sport or club it's really not that hard.  I wish I could convince you that you really will be happy at school if you want it bad enough.

Answer 2

Im right with you. Im going in 2 weeksand Im freakin out.I  am really quiet around people I dont Know and I Know its going to be hard for me to make friends.

Answer 3

Okay, don't panic. I was a freshie last year and it was the best year of my life. I went from a  school of around 100 kids too around 1800 or so. The first day is a little intimidating, so don't think your the only one. Its true that people have established friendships and groups in middle school that transition to high school, but thats accually a good thing. Once ou meet and become friends with someone, they involve you in their group. High school is better if your not popular, its more relaxed and more enjoyable, because your not always worrying about looks or money or exc. On the first week be very nice to your teachers, this will help all year (extensions on tests, projects, worksheets). Being a teachers pet isnt a bad thing unless you take it too far.

Also, you can be mildly shy the first day, but try to be outgoing as you posibly can. people like to talk to confident people, it makes them more confortable in talking to you.

Also as cliche as it sounds, joining afterschool clubs is a blast, not to mention a great way to make a lot of good friends.

Another thing to take advantage of is group projects, you meet alot of people though those.

If you get lost and are late to class teachers usually excuse you or the first 2 weeks or so.

another thing is, you can text in class but keep it to a minimal.

Never listen to an ipod in class, people around you will hate you bc its so loud, and the teacher will lose all trust in you when you get caught. listening to it in the halls i think is fine though.

First week pay attenion to where your going, learn the ropes on where things are in the school and if at all possible make friends with upperclassmen like sophmores are great!(meeting in clubs is a great way to do this)

and dont put gum under desks (sorry I'm sounding like a principal) but its gross to feel sticky stuff when you put your hand under the desk (gross)

Unless your gangsta, this should all help you.

And the being short thing, if your really self conciuos about it, just get the push up things in the heel of your shoes (just go to the store and ask) and besides i like short guys! (i'm 5 9")

Dont try to be popular, because its the truly kool people who dont ever try, not to mention you get better friends!I know blah blah blah, cliche.

Good luck and if you have anymore questions just mail me at [e-mail]

or go to my yahoo answers page and mail me!

Answer 4

Lots of girls and guys are that short as freshmen. Remember more than one middle school feeds into a high school, so many students will not know each other. My daughter started hanging with different friends when she went into HS. She didn't have classes with her middle school friends.

Join clubs right away. Get with kids who have the same interests as you.  Get into a club that does community service, you will need that for college.