I'm going to a new school and I'll be in 8th grade.Any tips? ?

Question

I'm really nervous about finding all my classes. Also I'm not very good at being friendly and stuff to new people. I'm not mean just shy and I want to make a good impression.I need help on what to say to people and worse what do I not say to people. Please answer soon school starts on Monday

Answer 1

hi sweetie,

i know exactly how you feel believe it or not. i've moved schools three times and i always had to make new friends. i'm going to give you the same advice i'm giving my little sister, she's in the same position as you - new school, 8th grade, doesn't know anyone. you said you're nervous about finding all your classes? that's all right. you may get lost, but this is your chance to, or have an excuse to talk to someone. ask anyone that looks friendly if they know where your class is, and they'd most likely be more than happy to escort you. i know it feels like you're going to be the only new one, you're gonna mess up, have no friends, etc - but that's all normal & it's okay. you're not the only one, however. there are many other kids your age that have never seen this school before & don't know anyone. why don't you make friends with them? you're going to have a homeroom, you're going to sit beside someone, make the first step, say hi to them. ask them what their name is. you don't have to be TOO friendly & make it obvious that you want to be friends. ask if they have a pencil. you get my point though, right? i don't know if you're like one of those girls who care a lot about popularity, but if you do - just be yourself. you seem nice, so be nice to everyone you meet. just cause some people don't like someone cause they smell or whatever (haha, i know) don't be mean to them - be nice. be nice to everyone because that's what will eventually get YOU to be noticed, and people will realize how much of a nice girl you are and people will like & respect you for that. what you DON'T say to people are mean things, you obviously don't want to be like "ew your hair is ugly" or "your outfit doesn't match". don't overexaggerate on lies, like "you're like the prettiest girl i've ever met, omg i adore you" kinda thing, when in reality, they look like...well, i'm not gonna say it. anyways, i hope you have a great first day at school - just remember to be yourself. i know i kinda got carried away, but i hope this helped you & made you feel better. good luck! :)

oh, and i know you may hear this a lot, but BELIEVE IT OR NOT - if you join clubs, it's the best way to get to know others & make new friends, trust me - i've been through this experience couple of times.

LMFAO, why the thumbs down? i'm only trying to help. wow.

Answer 2

I would say the best way to make friends is to while your in your classes if you have to pick a partner go and ask someone you think looks nice. Also when you go to lunch go and see if you see anybody who was in one of your classes that seemed to be nice and ask if you can sit with them.

Answer 3

You will be fine if you need to find a class ask an adult. Meeting peoplewill be easy it will come to you or they will come to you

im going into 8th too

good luck!

Answer 4

ohh dont worry,

its going to be fine.

We had a couple of new students in the middle of the year last year, and starting at the beggining of the year at a new school isnt that bad,

i think it might be worse if you started in the middle of the year.

The most akward part would probably before school, and the first half hour.

When you go there for the first time, you might feel as if people were staring at you, but dont worry, they are thinking about getting to know you. When you get to your class, your teacher might introduce you. When you sit down at youru desk look around at whos in your class. Usually 8th grades still go around to their classes as a homeroom, so all those people will be going to the same class. if not then ask the people around you to what class they are going to, if anyone has the same first class follow them. and remember be your self.

usually if there is a new student, people will go up to them and try to be friends. so just to tell you there will be a few people comming up to you to talk. btw sometimes they might say something stupid like i do, and that just means that they are shy or nervous too.

wear a cute outfit on the first day, something that will make you feel really confident and proud.

just be yourself, and things will get better,

good luck times 3 lmao

lol im starting 8th grade on tuesday

Answer 5

join a couple of clubs, but don't go overboard because school is first, make new friends just talk to them and find whats in common with you.

Answer 6

dont try to act cool, start from the bottom, and work your way to the top, dont make fun of anyone, ANYONE