The 10 DO's:
- Do remember that you're not alone. Other freshmen are experiencing the same things.
- Do get to your classes on time.
- Do your best in class (that includes doing your homework). As nerdy as this sounds, GRADES ACTUALLY MATTER. They will lead you to a better future.
- Do remember your locker combination. It's an inconvenience if you forget it.
- Do talk to someone. Say "hi" to that person sitting next to you in fifth period; they won't bite.
- Do make friends. They will be your company for the year and you don't want to spend ten months by yourself.
- Do go to a few sports events. Some school pride wouldn't hurt and sports events are really fun. If these aren't really your type of fun, watch a school play or see a show.
- Do show your funny side. It's the quickest way to get some friends.
- Do join a club. They're fun and a great way to meet people. Along with that, they're great on a college resume.
- Do have fun. Don't take everything so seriously. Loosening up can do wonders.
The 10 DON'TS:
- Don't get lost on your first day. Get a school map from the office. If somehow, you still do, ask directions from a TEACHER not a student.
- Don't refer to your upperclassmen friends as though they're God. (i.e. "My AH-MAZING junior friend..." or "This senior is so funny! He did this... and everyone started laughing. He is so cool")
- Don't say "I wanna be a senior already". Don't we all. Just shut up and don't mention it.
- Don't be obnoxious. Obnoxious meaning: laughing so loudly everyone knows it's fake; screaming down the hallways; slapping butts in public; talking about how you're going to get a Mercedes when you turn sixteen; bragging about that crazy "party" you went to on Saturday; yelling "That's what she said" every five seconds; and etc.
- Don't carry everything in your backpack. Get a locker and stuff your crap in there.
- Don't be scared of cafeteria food. Unless the lunchladies cook with uranium...
- Don't start fights. They're a stupid waste of time and could get you expelled.
- Don't do anything stupid (i.e. drugs, alcohol, cigarettes, sleeping around, cheating on your significant other, and things of the like). These things just just ruin your chances of a better future. Trust me, you'll just regret it later on.
- Don't do things because the "popular" kids are doing it. The popularity things dies out by sophomore year.
- Don't lose your individuality. If that's who are, appreciate it.
Wow...awesome help! Thanks!
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