School is an essential part of growth. To avoid stress as much as possible, regardless of the level of education, you can learn to deal with this path, make your days less complicated and, at the same time, try to have fun.
Steps
Part 1 of 3: Prepare
Step 1. Get everything you need
One of the biggest responsibilities is making sure you have everything you need to do well in school. Most of the time, teachers make the list of school texts available a couple of weeks before school starts, to allow pupils to obtain the necessary books. If you are about to attend a new school or return after the summer break, in addition to the texts, usually the necessary includes:
- Pencils
- Quills
- Notebooks
- Pastels
- Binders or folders
- Glue
- Eraser
Step 2. Learn the class schedule
When you go to school, you need to know which subjects you will have to study each day. They can change according to the level of education and study area you choose.
Normally, in both middle and high schools, pupils are initially given a provisional weekly timetable of the subjects, which is later replaced by the definitive one. At middle school, or lower secondary school, it varies on average from a minimum of 29 hours to a maximum of 33 hours. The subjects studied are: Italian, mathematics, English, second community language, technology, history, geography, natural sciences, music, art and image, physical and sports sciences, citizenship and constitution, Catholic religion or alternative activities
Step 3. Find out about buses
Many students take the bus to school, which is usually the easiest way to get there, but there are other ways to get there as well. If you live close enough, you could walk, cycle, or pick up a lift from someone. Sometimes, private schools can organize a school bus service that takes and returns the children directly to the home.
Step 4. Decide what to wear.
To avoid stress in the morning when you have to go to school, decide what to wear the night before. Get your clothes ready, take a bath or shower, and try to get as much sleep as possible so that you are ready for the first day.
- It is always a good idea to have breakfast in the morning to keep you energized until lunchtime. It is not appropriate to be lazy, especially on the first day.
- If you're bringing a snack, wrap it the night before and store it in the fridge so all you have to do in the morning is pick it up and go out.
Step 5. Get there on time
It is important to show up on time, especially on the first day. Once you arrive, try not to waste too much time talking to friends and joking around the halls, but get to class as soon as possible.
Part 2 of 3: Behaving Well in School
Step 1. Listen to the teacher and follow his instructions
When you get to class, try to stay focused on what the professors are saying. In the first few days of the semester, there will probably be several introductory activities to do, especially to get to know the other students and professors. It shouldn't be too difficult, but the important thing is to listen, do what you are told, and pay attention to the house check.
Stay silent and avoid talking to your friends. It is important to make it clear from the beginning of the term that you are a good student and not to start off on the wrong foot
Step 2. Take notes
You will likely have a ton of new things to remember during the first few days of school, so it's important to keep track of everything. Write the check, but also try to take notes during the explanations of the various subjects. It can be difficult to remember everything, so surely you will need to be careful and take notes when teachers explain.
Stay organized with a different notebook for each subject or by keeping a few sheets of paper in the folder of each subject, so you can keep the notes you take in class divided and organized
Step 3. Attend when you are in class
Answer the questions when the teacher asks them all, and contribute to the discussions. Do all the tasks assigned and try not to be left behind. Participate as much as possible without getting distracted, so you will show that you are a good student who does not hesitate to offer his contribution in class.
Step 4. Ask a question when you don't understand something
If you don't understand something, don't wait for someone else to ask for clarification. If you're confused, chances are someone else is too, so you'll be doing both of us a favor. Usually, teachers appreciate when students aren't afraid to ask for clarification, so make sure everyone has grasped the teacher's concept.
Step 5. Get organized
Keep your binders, folders, and backpack well organized and clean. Make sure you find everything you need quickly and effectively. Keep the check in order in the journal.
If you are a messy student, make it a habit to check your backpack, binders and notebooks every couple of weeks, emptying and tidying everything up. If you have old papers that aren't important anymore, throw out what you don't need - it's also a great way to de-stress
Part 3 of 3: Having fun at school
Step 1. Join a group
Find other students with whom you have something in common. If you like sports, make new friends on the basketball court during PE class. If you have a passion for science fiction, do not hesitate to approach and chat with those who carry the Star Wars novel under their arm. If you can't get the music out of your head, beware of those who sneak out the mp3 player on the bus.
Alternatively, try to be friendly to everyone. If you don't know a person well, find a reason to deepen your relationship. Make friends with the kids in your neighborhood who attend the same school as you, so that you have friends nearby, and with the smartest kids in your class, so you will have some help with your homework
Step 2. Participate in extracurricular activities
A great way to make new friends is to join a sports team, take a music or theater class, or join other opportunities provided by the school. Each school organizes various types of activities, so find out what your own offers.
Alternatively, if you want to start a group committed to something particular, talk to a teacher and see what it takes to open it up
Step 3. Balance your schedule
School can get stressful with all the social commitments and homework responsibilities. To make sure that it continues to be a pleasant environment, organize yourself and find the right balance, dedicating enough time to the assignments around the house.
If you tend to put it off, make a plan to get it all done. If you plan to complete the tasks in a certain amount of time, you will avoid the temptation to postpone them and have more free time to enjoy yourself
Step 4. Stay focused on the future
School is not easy for anyone. If you don't really enjoy dating, try to remember that you are not alone and that things will get better in the end. Many kids who hate middle school have a great time in high school, while several students who don't have such a happy experience in high school gain charisma and success as adults. The small world of school will very soon expand when you finish it. Work hard today, try to reap all the benefits you can, stay out of trouble and go all the way. It could be better.
Try to be well disposed towards school if you can. If you continue to have a lot of difficulties, talk to your parents or a career counselor if your parents are unwilling to listen to you. They could help you out. Don't keep it all inside
Advice
- Make sure you have the right directions.
- Make sure you have the right weekly schedule.
- If you have to enroll in high school and you are still undecided, find out which subjects are studied at the high school, the professional institute or the technical institute that interests you, and on how the course of study is structured. Check the school website for this information.
