Scared & nervous about starting middle school? [PLEASE OPEN]?

Question

Before I forget, I was wondering where I can get a locker organizer. Like one that you can hang up in your locker and it has little pockets to put stuff in. (Link would be helpful)

Okay, on September 4th I start middle school and I am just straight down nervous.

I am not nervous about like what I should wear and stuff like that

But I'm nervous like:

Will I find my classes?

What happens if I am late to class?

What happens if I can't open my locker?

What is a good way to make friends without just starting a random conversation out of no where?

Please try to answer those questions and PLEASE give me some really good advice. I will still have my friends from elementary school but like I really want to make new friends too.

Any advice is helpful

THanx!

PS- The only thing I don't want to here is:

BE YOURSELF

Thanx

Answer 1

First off, Im starting college on september 3rd, and let me put it this way, people in middle school over dramaztics everything. You will be fine, it just takes time, you will meet people. Trust we all have the whole *cant open/find the locker thing* where to find the organizer thing is home depot or office max. Uhmmm well have fun, dont be shy, middle school was fun, and HIGH SChOOL IS EVEN BETTER !

Answer 2

Wow that's a lot of questions at once. :)

1. Locker:

I found some really nice stuff on The Container Store's website for locker organizing.

Link:http://www.containerstore.com/browse/ind...

If you don't have a Container Store near you than you can always order it on-line.

2. Classes:

I'm going to be honest with you, getting lost is actually a really common thing. So don't even be nervous about that because there will be a lot of new people getting lost and a lot of teachers wont care that you are late because they understand that people get lost. But it also depends on your school, whether it is difficult to get around or not. Don't worry, it's not a big deal. Try to ask around if you do get lost, or find a buddy that is going to the same classes you are so that you can find them together. That way if you get lost it is much more comforting. I'm a junior in high school now but I still remember on the 1st day of middle school I was looking for my English class and accidentally went to my math class (I was reading my schedule wrong!). When I got inside the class I asked if I was in the right place and the teacher was very nice and told me where my English class was. It wasn't bad at all. So don't worry.

3. Late to class:

Like I explained before, teachers know that there are a lot of new students, and will be very understanding. If you find that two of your classes are very far from each other than make sure you leave on time to get to your next class on time. If the two classes are ridiculously far away, and your teacher gets angry, than explain the situation and she/he will most probably understand. If not, then HUSTLE.         :)

4. Opening locker:

This is really not a big deal. You might not be able to do it the first time, but if you need help just ask someone next to you and pretty soon you will learn. It's not that hard once you learn the twists and turns. If you have to buy your own lock, than practice with it before you go to school so you have no problems. I know sometimes I am in a rush and am too frantic to open my locker calmly, so I can't open it on the first try. So just always be calm when opening it, even if you are in the biggest rush ever, because taking your time will help you open it. But if you are rushed you will probably have to try to open it more than once before it actually unlocks.

5. Making friends:

Everyone is different so everyone starts conversations differently. On the first day of school the most common conversations you will probably hear are, "Hi, are you new?", "What school did you come from.", "How do you like the school so far.", "Do you want to compare schedules to see if we have any classes together." And then all of a sudden you will start talking and talking about your old schools and your friends and how you like the new school and then the conversation will just flow and you wont even have to think about what to say. Basically just speak your mind, that way people can relate. You will gradually start to meet people in your classes and make new friends that way. Also, don't be afraid to greet a stranger.

So that is basically it, hope you have a good first day and hope this helped. Good luck! :)

Answer 3

A good way to make sure you go to the right place at the right time is to compare schedules with other people and see if you can all walk to class together.  Everybody will be a little confused, but it's better to be confused in a group than by yourself.

Can't open your locker?  Join the club.  If you forget your combination or the lock's messed up or somebody kicked it and the door's stuck...try to figure it out as soon as possible then go to your homeroom or the office (whoever gave you the combination in the first place.)  Tell them you can't get in your locker and they'll give you the combination again or somebody will go out to help you unlock it.

This is also a good way to make friends, if somebody's especially good at opening lockers (I'm good at opening stubborn locks myself, but bad about remembering combinations.  So I work well with keys but I have to write down combos and then remember where I wrote THOSE down...I'm glad I don't have to fool with that anymore.)

If you have a good excuse (like you're locked out of your locker) you can be late and you won't get in trouble.  But if you're just hanging out and lose track of time, then you might get in trouble.  You'll know the difference.  Either you'll deserve to be in trouble or not--be honest and face the consequences.  (BTW, they usually aren't that dire if you're late a handful of times.  Just don't do it all the time.)

As far as making friends...why not start random conversations?  Compliment somebody's shoes.  Ask them about what they said in class.  Ask them to help you shove your stuff back in your locker when it gets overfull.  Ask them to help you run lines for drama club or practice sports with you or whatever activities you do.

If you never say anything, it's going to seem way too monumental to talk to people.  But if you say a little here and there, then when it's really important, you'll be in good shape.  Try making eye contact, smiling, making idle chit-chat.  You're just keeping in practice.  And you might make some good friends that way because you made the first move, broke the ice.

They're just people.  You're a person.  You're all people.  You make mistakes, you say random things, you laugh about it, you get to know each other.  You learn.  You grow.

Take it a small chunk at a time and you'll realize that you're doing just fine.

Answer 4

yes you'll find ur classes.

if ur late you get a tardy. (on the 1st few days ur excused if u couldnt find it)

your friends can help you open it.

to make new friends just start talking. lol. its EASY!

you'll see, believe me. or if someone is having a hard time, help them out, and thats an east way to start a convo!

i always meet new people like this i hear: "does anyone know where mrs. --'s room is?" and if i know id say "oh yeah down staris to the left!"

and there u go....or "oh! im headed there! follow me!"

and then be like "ugh. science. this is supposed to be a tough class. ive always been a little...nervous about the tests."

hope that helps somewhat..

:)

Answer 5

You sound a lot like I did.  Trust me, it's no where near as bad as you're imagining it to be.

Your classes will most likely be pretty close together, and if you can't find one, just ask.  Teachers know that new middle school students haven't got everything figured out and they're more than happy to point you in the right direction.

The worst thing that could possibly happen if you're late to class would be a detention... and you won't get that for a first offense (and usually not even for a second or third).  Most schools give you ample time to get from class to class, so as long as you're not intentionally dragging your feet, it's actually very difficult to be late to class in middle school.

If you can't open you locker, ask a teacher or custodian to try it for you.  Lockers aren't all that tricky, but they do sometimes stick, especially if you've crammed too much into them.

As for friends, just keep an eye out for people who share similar interests.  You'll probably do some group projects, which is always a good time to get to know people.  You'll probably have a partner or group in gym class, too.

Probably the best thing I can tell you is that no matter how nervous you are, there is always going to be at least a few other people who are just as nervous as you are, so don't freak about it.  Just go with the flow, don't panic, and things will sort themselves out.

Oh, and on the locker organizer... don't buy anything until you've actually seen (and measured) your locker.  I fell into the trap of buying a kit that wouldn't even fit in mine one year.  If at all possible, get something that is adjustable, or that can fold if necessary, for example:

http://www.personalizationmall.com/Perso...

Answer 6

i'm also starting high school but in September 1st.

I won't have locker, but I think it is going to be everything just fine for you. If not, ask someone for help( a useful advice).

Answer 7

i just finished middle school, going into highschool.

yes, you will find you classes because youll have a scheduale with you and it will tell you which room number it is. and if ur late to class, its okay because its your first day. i remember, my first day. i got lost twice.. didnt get into trouble. and on the third day i got lost once.. and i didnt get in trouble. because itll take at least a week to adjust to. so dont worry about that :)

if you cant open ur locker.. you go to the priciples office so they will help you. i suggest you write down ur combo number... so if ur having trouble opening it, the teachers will know how.

making friends.. its pretty easy. because sometimes they will be the ones starting the conversation.

i suggest you just go up to them and be friendly.

my one and only advice is : be careful with who you trust. only tell ur CLOSEST friends secrets.. because girls can be bitchy.

goodluck!! im sure ull love middle school