For many of us, surviving high school was a real drama. However, if you establish the right relationships, keep your head on the books, work on your self-esteem and your ability to organize, getting through high school will be a breeze. Read this guide to find out more!
Steps
Part 1 of 5: Establish the Right Relationships
Step 1. Make friends with diverse groups of people:
everyone can contribute to your personal growth. But don't sacrifice study, balance fun and learning. It is difficult, but not impossible. And it will be nice to build friendships that will last for years.
- Make friends with interesting people who can teach you something: athletes, musicians, kids engaged in the world of school politics. Talk to different people to get rich.
- The more active you are, the easier it will be to make friends. If you have various hobbies and participate in class life, you will automatically open up to others.
- Avoid making friends with your more reckless classmates, your academic performance may be affected.
- Also avoid those who tend to discourage you and demean you: even if you frequent them often, they are not your friends, they will do everything to feed on your insecurity.
Step 2. Make friends with people of the opposite sex
You don't have to start having a romantic interest if you don't feel ready, but learn to relate to everyone and learn new things. Do not be shy. By the way, surely the people of the opposite sex you meet feel just as nervous as you do.
- You will look more interesting if you have friends of the opposite sex and will be respected more.
- Having friends of the opposite sex will allow you to be more aware when you have a crush.
- If you are ready, try dating the person you like. At first you might make a few holes in the water. If your first relationships don't last too long, they will still help you become a great partner for the right person.
- Only have sex when you feel ready. This topic is talked about a lot at this age, but it doesn't mean that the time has come for you just because everyone else has already tried. Remember to use the right protections, because there is always the risk of an unwanted pregnancy or contracting a sexually transmitted disease.
Step 3. Interact with your teachers frequently
You don't have to become the cuddly of the professors, but be friendly towards them and listen to them. After all, you may need a letter of recommendation someday. Teachers assign grades, so try to get into their graces.
- Don't be afraid to ask for help: it is a sign of strength and maturity.
- Don't contradict them, even if you think they are dead wrong. It's not worth creating an awkward moment in the classroom. If you're sure you're right, talk to your teacher after class so you don't challenge his authority in front of everyone.
- Being friendly to them does not mean licking their feet: you will become less popular with both your classmates and the teachers themselves, who do not want to be fooled.
Step 4. Get help if you are being bullied
If someone starts bothering you, keep up with them. Do it now, don't run away or ignore it, but set boundaries and limits. If you don't, it will get worse and worse and you will not only suffer during the school years, but also when you are older.
- If you are physically bullied, do not react so as not to hurt yourself and not get into trouble. Talk to someone about it immediately.
- If you feel really threatened, talk to your parents or teachers. Don't be ashamed: you didn't do anything to deserve it.
Part 2 of 5: Become a 10 Honors Student
Step 1. Do your homework
Spend an hour a day studying, otherwise you risk being postponed to September or even rejected, and you won't be able to be carefree during the holidays. By doing your homework you will not only get better grades, but you will be able to better grasp the concepts explained in class and you will easily pass the tests.
- Prioritize the tasks. Focus on essays and projects first, without putting off - procrastination will get you nowhere.
- Use the downtime on the bus to read or do some exercise.
- If you are absent, ask your classmate for homework and get back on track: in high school it is not a valid excuse not to recover because you have been sick or traveling.
Step 2. Study for classwork
If you are careful in class and do your homework regularly, you will arrive at the big day without stress and will have assimilated the concepts well. Also, by studying in time, you can ask your professor questions if doubts arise.
- Be careful in class, so you will understand better and it will be easier to study.
- It is helpful to review what has been explained in class for at least 10 minutes a day, so you will learn right away as you study the subject.
- Take detailed notes. Work them out in your own words to absorb the theme. They will be a great benchmark for testing.
- Create an outline in which you will write on which days you will study certain topics.
- Study with your friends, but only do it if you know you will all be focusing, without wasting time.
Step 3. Be on time
Teachers love students who arrive on time and are enthusiastic about learning. Maybe, arrive early.
- Don't be afraid to sit in the front: you will be able to concentrate better. But the best seats are in the second row, where you can both listen and socialize with your mates. In addition, teachers tend to look towards the center of the classroom, easily noticing attentive students.
- Show up early on exam day so you can sit in a strategic spot to focus.
Step 4. Stay focused
Don't lose sight of the importance of school. If one day you don't feel motivated, work anyway, remembering that you will get many benefits in the future. Don't take your eyes off your path, even if someone tries to distract you. In class, listen to the teacher, do not laugh with others or text.
Be silent when the professor explains. If a classmate talks to you, ask him to wait until the end of the lesson. Don't be rude to your teachers
Step 5. Try to get high grades
These years are also made for fun, but don't neglect your busy schedule. If you study from time to time and commit to homework, tests, and projects, your grades will be excellent. Set goals and don't forget them.
Stick to your standards and always improve. Even if you can't always make the most of a subject, give your best and work to improve
Part 3 of 5: Get organized
Step 1. Write everything in your diary
Plan your study hours, but also include breaks, leisure, extra-curricular and social activities. Always carry it with you when you go to school.
- Write down all your classwork and determine how long you will need to study to pass them.
- Write down all your outings with your friends and the social events you have been invited to.
Step 2. Keep your backpack, folders and notebooks clean and tidy
You don't want to be late for class because you can't find the math book! It can be helpful to have a different binder for each subject and make sure you can tell them apart easily.
Separate the folders by dividing them by subject. Dedicate each notebook to a single discipline. If you keep everything together, you will be incredibly messy and you will lose photocopies and notes
Step 3. At home, keep your books and notebooks tidy
Clean your desk - it'll be hard to study if it's messed up. When you study, keep only what you need on hand.
- Leave valuables at home - they could steal them. If you carry them with you, don't lose sight of them.
- Create an emergency kit with patches and aspirins.
- If you stop at school for the afternoon and can't go home or have physical education, bring some spare clothes.
Step 4. Plan your study hours, but don't get obsessed
As much as they tell you otherwise, high school has a greater margin of error than university and the world of work. Acknowledge it, but don't abuse it. Make all possible experiences and learn what you can, for example play an instrument, sing, play some sport or theater, but don't try to excel in every activity, you risk obsessing yourself.
- Give yourself time to relax too.
- Fun may seem counterproductive, but it's super important to excel when balanced.
Step 5. Start thinking about college early
Starting to think about it in the first year of high school may seem premature, but you should immediately discard the options that do not appeal to you and understand what you want to do when you grow up. Here are some things to keep in mind:
- Try to get good grades right from the start. Don't take the first year lightly just because you think there is still a long way to go. The end of high school comes sooner than you think so, so study as much as possible to know what you're cut for.
- Engage in various hobbies to also train as a person and to develop your leadership attitude, especially if you play a sport or play an instrument in a group.
- If the faculty you choose has an entrance test, start preparing in the last two years of high school and get high marks.
- Make your choice well in advance and enroll in college on time.
Part 4 of 5: Stay Active
Step 1. Take part in the music and sporting events of your school and city
Having extra-curricular interests will motivate you to always improve.
- Participating in school life will help you gain a sense of community and not feel alone.
- By attending various events, you will be more likely to make friends.
- Don't be overcome by shyness. Don't be afraid to try new things, there is nothing worse than apathy.
Step 2. Find a job to have some money all to yourself
Juggling work and school isn't easy, but it's an important experience that will help you become more responsible and teach you how to manage your time.
- If you can, look for a job that would stand out on your CV. However, every work activity enriches you, even if you find yourself bringing coffee to the boss.
- If you have work experience since high school, you will show maturity and a sense of duty, and your CV will be very long when one day you apply for the position of your dreams.
Step 3. Take an after-school course:
you can learn to draw, to speak a new language, to play an instrument or to play a sport. If you are interested in politics, become a student representative.
- Be receptive to all opportunities, so you will understand better what you want to study at university.
- Being active during an extra-curricular course will allow you to train better as a professional and as a person.
- Volunteer to nurture your sense of belonging.
Step 4. Take care of your health
Being busy is no excuse for not eating well. If you are not in shape, you will not go anywhere.
- Do you practice any sport. If you join a team, you will be able to make new friends and, at the same time, move.
- If the gym and team sport aren't your thing, exercise for an hour at least three times a week.
- Sleep for at least seven or eight hours a night and try to go to bed and wake up at the same time. If you're sleepy, you won't be able to do everything you want during the day.
Part 5 of 5: Maintain Your Self-Esteem
Step 1. Study the school plan
You will feel more confident if you know the environment well. If your school is large, get a map and mark where the spots you will need to attend are located so you won't get lost. Identify the location of the bathrooms, cafeteria, and classrooms where lessons will be held.
If the school organizes orientation days, feel free to participate
Step 2. Take care of your appearance
Take a shower every day and put on deodorant. Wear clean clothes and create your own style. If you don't like the trends others follow, you won't have to adapt. Are you a fashion victim? Cultivate this passion of yours but don't think that school is your catwalk!
- Make sure your clothes are freshly laundered and wrinkle-free. Showing that you care about your look will make a big difference.
- Respect the school dress code. If you are a girl, don't dress provocatively.
Step 3. Try to have positivity
Show a positive attitude even in the most complicated moments. Keep calm and relaxed even when everything goes wrong. Avoid losing your temper.
- You smile. A smile is enough to show your confidence and to encourage others, who will consider you a sociable and cheerful person.
- A good attitude will quickly earn you friends.
Advice
- Be kind to all students, both older and younger ones. In this way, you will gain the respect of the whole school.
- Don't get distracted: balance school and social life. Too much study will drive you crazy and too many exits will drive you away from your goals.
- High school isn't as terrifying as it may seem. You will see that you will find good friends and that you will go a long way if you give your best.
- Things will not always go as you thought. Unexpected events are normal in life. Be strong and face difficulties with your head held high. Everything happens for a reason, so always find a reason to smile.
- Try to be self-deprecating. Don't take everything personally and play down difficult situations with a good laugh.
- To survive high school, make friends with people like you, with whom you share interests and passions. They will surely introduce you to other people with whom you will form a good friendship.
- Be yourself and avoid the drama!
- If you have brothers or sisters attending the same institution, ask them for some advice.
- Find some time for yourself. Don't get obsessed with studying.
- Just because your friends date older guys, don't feel obligated to do the same.
Warnings
- Many teens experiment with alcohol and drugs. Remember that your decisions are about your own body, not another person's, and that excessive drug use can harm both you and your relationships with others.
- If you are being bullied, ask for help right away, don't be afraid to do it because the bully on duty has threatened you.
- Do not commit vandalism, do not abuse school property, do not steal and do not harm others. No school will tolerate these behaviors under any circumstances, and you may take several risks.
- When you go to school, do not smuggle any drugs, weapons, pornographic materials or other prohibited items. You could be suspended, expelled, arrested or fined. If you are on medication, don't forget your prescription at home.
- Don't let your partner force you into sex or your friends persuade you to try just because they lost their virginity.
- If you've got your license, don't drive drunk.
- If you plan to get drunk, do it in the company of people you trust.
