Im going to a new middle school and i need advice

Question

Ok, so i would be going to 8th grade but i started school a year late and i have been going to private school for the past six years and i've had like 10 people in my class every year(oh, and they only had one class per grade in my private school) and now i'm going to 7th grade(im in a county where there is no 6th grade in middle school, btw) where theres like 600 people only in the7th grade and on top of all that im going to be in the GT program so i'm going to be set apart from the rest...which is so not what i need....so if you guys have any tips on how to make lots of friends, make a good impression, and still do well in school...answers are greatly appreciated!!!! :)

Answer 1

Just be your self . If they don't want to talk to u dont bother with them. Their not worth ur time. Don't try to be the most popular girl in school. Meet people that don't treat u like crud.

Answer 2

Just look descent and work your magic.  If they don't want to get to know you they are not worth knowing.

Answer 3

be yourself! if your fake it'll show

don't be friends with people that will change you or a bad influence trust me theres wayyyyyyyy more to life  

Answer 4

Don't worry about it, Middle is no big deal. Many people ppering friends but that ry about it, like bullies or not making friends but that stuff never happens! Just rumors

Answer 5

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Answer 6

I remember the time i first started in a new school and I thought the same way but also here are some tips:Ask everyone who seem nice or you want to talk to about their class schedule...Talk to them about your classes and other things about their summer.....on my first day people just walked up to me i still made good grades when it came down to it....just remember dont fall asleep in one of your classes thats what i did and it didnt work out to well LOL! but after i made that friend people start to know and learn about you and your name...PEOPLE YOU DONt EVEN KNOW! But i wish you the best! AND ALSO THE 1ST FRIEND YOUR FRIENDS YOU MADE IN THAT SCHOOL THEIR FRIENDS WILL WANT TO TALK TO YOU AND THEIR FRIENDS WILL WANT TO TALK TO YOU!!!  

Answer 7

do what you do dont worry about trying to inpress people i have friends and i dont care anyones views on me and for sum reson people want to be my friend just because it shows strangth

love, chloe

ps selfconfidence is key

Answer 8

just be your self!

i know that's not what you want to hear,

but that's the truth!

don't get to caught up in everything that you forget your school work.

remember, everyone is nervous! and every one is new!

:D

Answer 9

Be yourself.  You want people to like you for YOU right!?  Try not to be nervous and be yourself.  Everything else will fall into place.  Good luck!

Answer 10

I was in a similar situation as you, (went from 7 girls in my grade 7, to a new city, new school, and 300 girls in my grade 8 class!) and found that grade 8 was the hardest year of them all! Girls were 10x more s****. and mean in the larger school, and brand name clothing made all the difference as to the way they treated eachother. Here are my tips:

1. Make friends with the girls first, and don't pay much attention to the guys. Girls hold grudges wheras guys don't so if some chick see's you flirting with a certain guy and gets jealous, she'll likely badmouth you to everyone who will listen.

2. Always be friendly, especially to your friend's friends!! Girl's get jealous when they have to share their girlfriends with "a new girl." So anyone who you get along with right away... make sure you get along with the rest of their group! I have found that girl's main enemies are the close friends of a close friend, if this makes sense, haha.

3. There will be lots of gossip and rumors going around about various people (girls your age tend to be very insecure and making others look bad boosts their own confidence) so listen to what people have to say, but don't believe half of it! And never help spread a rumor, gossiping always bites you in the butt! Basically, *if you can't say something nice, don't say anything at all*

4. Don't be a pushover just to make friends, but don't be rude or overbearing just to prove that you aren't a push-over. Basically, *treat others as you'd like to be treated.* Everyone likes a compliment, so a simple comment on a cool necklace can help spark a conversation, but don't compliment EVERYONE on EVERYTHING or it'll look like you're trying too hard!

5. Clothing, Hair and Make-up. Unfortunately, you WILL be judged by the way you look, even though it's wrong! So if you have good fashion sense and can do your hair/make up well, then you're set, but if you're worried about that, then just spend the first few weeks wearing simple, classic looks (jeans that fit good, shirts in solid colors that fit good) until you get a feel for what the regular dress code is in your school.

Lastly, don't comprimise your grades just to make friends. Be nice and respectful to your teachers too. I promise you that every year AFTER grade 8 just gets easier, and girls mellow out! Be yourself, don't try too hard to impress! (I've seen lots of new girls make that mistake!) Good luck!

Answer 11

Since you're going into the GT program at your new school, you'll find a lot of people with the same interests as you. With a 7th grade class of 600, the GT classes should have a good variety of potential friends with similar interests.

All of you will be starting in a new school and the cliques won't have had time to form yet. This is a great time to begin middle school and to make new friends.

Good luck!

Answer 12

Just be really friendly to everyone, doesnt matter who.

Good luck, im in the same situation. Im sooooooooo nervous!