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Don't let the haters get you down. Most of them you go to High School with will never do a thing with their lives no matter what they claim, and all the things that are somehow of monumental importance in High School really don't amount to a hill of beans, and will not be important in the least once you leave that place. Don't let other people tell you who you are. Take Spanish in school. Pay attention in Math because as boring and dull as Algebra, Geometry, and Trigonometry are, you have to OWN them before you tackle Calculus.
^things I wish I would have known and internalized before starting High School.
^things I wish I would have known and internalized before starting High School.
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Hi! I know I'm not a teen but I do have a few words of wisdom I think. 
Don't care what others think of you. You do you. I know that's cliche but I really wish I hadn't cared so much back then. I would've been more comfortable with myself.
Pray everyday that you have a great day and can learn all the material. Read the Bible when you can.
Try your best in academics. They really do count and the better you do, the more chances for scholarships. (Meaning you won't have to take out as many loans for college).
Remember that you are beautiful inside and out. I look at pictures of when I was in high school and think to myself "Oh my goodness, I can't believe I thought I was fat and ugly!" LOL
Have fun. Enjoy your friends and be nice to those that are quiet. Chances are they are just dying for someone to talk to them but they don't know how to start conversations...so they just sit there. I know because I was one of those kids.
Appreciate your teachers and respect them. I'm not saying you don't already but peer pressure gets in the way. I remember I had this older teacher for Geometry. We had those graphing calculators back then and you could type words in them. (This was all prior to cell phones, about 2006) Anyways this kid typed "at 2 o' clock we all start laughing at Mr. Wayne and point at his face." The calculator was passed from student to student and when 2 came we all started laughing at the teacher. He was shocked and kept asking if he had something on his hair or what. Till this day I feel TERRIBLE about this. I wish I could find this teacher and tell him how sorry I am.
Spend time with family. Sometimes teens forget their families and can miss out on precious years with them. Talk to your grandparents more often. Give them a call. Go get a manicure with your mom. Have a movie night where all your family gets together in the living room to watch tv. Activities like these will not only bring your family closer, but they will also remind you that there's more to life than just high school friendships.
I think that's all I've got so far. Sorry, it was long. I hope you have a great time! Blessings!
Don't care what others think of you. You do you. I know that's cliche but I really wish I hadn't cared so much back then. I would've been more comfortable with myself.
Pray everyday that you have a great day and can learn all the material. Read the Bible when you can.
Try your best in academics. They really do count and the better you do, the more chances for scholarships. (Meaning you won't have to take out as many loans for college).
Remember that you are beautiful inside and out. I look at pictures of when I was in high school and think to myself "Oh my goodness, I can't believe I thought I was fat and ugly!" LOL
Have fun. Enjoy your friends and be nice to those that are quiet. Chances are they are just dying for someone to talk to them but they don't know how to start conversations...so they just sit there. I know because I was one of those kids.
Appreciate your teachers and respect them. I'm not saying you don't already but peer pressure gets in the way. I remember I had this older teacher for Geometry. We had those graphing calculators back then and you could type words in them. (This was all prior to cell phones, about 2006) Anyways this kid typed "at 2 o' clock we all start laughing at Mr. Wayne and point at his face." The calculator was passed from student to student and when 2 came we all started laughing at the teacher. He was shocked and kept asking if he had something on his hair or what. Till this day I feel TERRIBLE about this. I wish I could find this teacher and tell him how sorry I am.
Spend time with family. Sometimes teens forget their families and can miss out on precious years with them. Talk to your grandparents more often. Give them a call. Go get a manicure with your mom. Have a movie night where all your family gets together in the living room to watch tv. Activities like these will not only bring your family closer, but they will also remind you that there's more to life than just high school friendships.
I think that's all I've got so far. Sorry, it was long. I hope you have a great time! Blessings!
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Hi! I know I'm not a teen but I do have a few words of wisdom I think.
Don't care what others think of you. You do you. I know that's cliche but I really wish I hadn't cared so much back then. I would've been more comfortable with myself.
Pray everyday that you have a great day and can learn all the material. Read the Bible when you can.
Try your best in academics. They really do count and the better you do, the more chances for scholarships. (Meaning you won't have to take out as many loans for college).
Remember that you are beautiful inside and out. I look at pictures of when I was in high school and think to myself "Oh my goodness, I can't believe I thought I was fat and ugly!" LOL
Have fun. Enjoy your friends and be nice to those that are quiet. Chances are they are just dying for someone to talk to them but they don't know how to start conversations...so they just sit there. I know because I was one of those kids.
Appreciate your teachers and respect them. I'm not saying you don't already but peer pressure gets in the way. I remember I had this older teacher for Geometry. We had those graphing calculators back then and you could type words in them. (This was all prior to cell phones, about 2006) Anyways this kid typed "at 2 o' clock we all start laughing at Mr. Wayne and point at his face." The calculator was passed from student to student and when 2 came we all started laughing at the teacher. He was shocked and kept asking if he had something on his hair or what. Till this day I feel TERRIBLE about this. I wish I could find this teacher and tell him how sorry I am.
Spend time with family. Sometimes teens forget their families and can miss out on precious years with them. Talk to your grandparents more often. Give them a call. Go get a manicure with your mom. Have a movie night where all your family gets together in the living room to watch tv. Activities like these will not only bring your family closer, but they will also remind you that there's more to life than just high school friendships.
I think that's all I've got so far. Sorry, it was long. I hope you have a great time! Blessings!
Don't care what others think of you. You do you. I know that's cliche but I really wish I hadn't cared so much back then. I would've been more comfortable with myself.
Pray everyday that you have a great day and can learn all the material. Read the Bible when you can.
Try your best in academics. They really do count and the better you do, the more chances for scholarships. (Meaning you won't have to take out as many loans for college).
Remember that you are beautiful inside and out. I look at pictures of when I was in high school and think to myself "Oh my goodness, I can't believe I thought I was fat and ugly!" LOL
Have fun. Enjoy your friends and be nice to those that are quiet. Chances are they are just dying for someone to talk to them but they don't know how to start conversations...so they just sit there. I know because I was one of those kids.
Appreciate your teachers and respect them. I'm not saying you don't already but peer pressure gets in the way. I remember I had this older teacher for Geometry. We had those graphing calculators back then and you could type words in them. (This was all prior to cell phones, about 2006) Anyways this kid typed "at 2 o' clock we all start laughing at Mr. Wayne and point at his face." The calculator was passed from student to student and when 2 came we all started laughing at the teacher. He was shocked and kept asking if he had something on his hair or what. Till this day I feel TERRIBLE about this. I wish I could find this teacher and tell him how sorry I am.
Spend time with family. Sometimes teens forget their families and can miss out on precious years with them. Talk to your grandparents more often. Give them a call. Go get a manicure with your mom. Have a movie night where all your family gets together in the living room to watch tv. Activities like these will not only bring your family closer, but they will also remind you that there's more to life than just high school friendships.
I think that's all I've got so far. Sorry, it was long. I hope you have a great time! Blessings!
Thank you!
Yeah I'm one of those quiet people haha
I will be sure to respect teachers (and everyone else)
Ummm the family thing
I don't think my guardians want to do anything with me....
And not mom; step mom*
Sorry I'm picky with that haha
Thank you so much for your reply!!
I was nervous about starting High School (back in 1980 - getting old) LOL but everything turned out good. I was mainly nervous about going from a small private school to a large public school. I kept a low profile at first, but eventually made plenty of friends and stayed out of trouble (for the most part). My High School consisted of 9th graders - 12th graders. Where I live now, there is a freshman center (where all the 9th graders only attend) and the High School consists of 10th graders - 12th graders. Has this become the norm in other cities across the country?
I was mainly nervous about going from a small private school to a large public school. I kept a low profile at first, but eventually made plenty of friends and stayed out of trouble (for the most part). My High School consisted of 9th graders - 12th graders. Where I live now, there is a freshman center (where all the 9th graders only attend) and the High School consists of 10th graders - 12th graders. Has this become the norm in other cities across the country?
I think the most important thing I wish I had known was not to just be a herd animal. Be the stallion who stands out on the mountain top.
Secondly, I wish I had understood that the character I would be building in the next third of a decade was going to be best developed by learning to look for what I could give to others, not what I could get from them.
These two are going to be biggies for you because you will be SO very tempted to believe that your identify comes from others. Please don't fall into this trap. It is a staggering depth from which to have to climb back out. And, climb back out you must, to be your own woman.
Bring a sense of adventure to these next four years.
Secondly, I wish I had understood that the character I would be building in the next third of a decade was going to be best developed by learning to look for what I could give to others, not what I could get from them.
These two are going to be biggies for you because you will be SO very tempted to believe that your identify comes from others. Please don't fall into this trap. It is a staggering depth from which to have to climb back out. And, climb back out you must, to be your own woman.
Bring a sense of adventure to these next four years.
Hi! I know I'm not a teen but I do have a few words of wisdom I think.
Don't care what others think of you. You do you. I know that's cliche but I really wish I hadn't cared so much back then. I would've been more comfortable with myself.
Pray everyday that you have a great day and can learn all the material. Read the Bible when you can.
Try your best in academics. They really do count and the better you do, the more chances for scholarships. (Meaning you won't have to take out as many loans for college).
Remember that you are beautiful inside and out. I look at pictures of when I was in high school and think to myself "Oh my goodness, I can't believe I thought I was fat and ugly!" LOL
Have fun. Enjoy your friends and be nice to those that are quiet. Chances are they are just dying for someone to talk to them but they don't know how to start conversations...so they just sit there. I know because I was one of those kids.
Appreciate your teachers and respect them. I'm not saying you don't already but peer pressure gets in the way. I remember I had this older teacher for Geometry. We had those graphing calculators back then and you could type words in them. (This was all prior to cell phones, about 2006) Anyways this kid typed "at 2 o' clock we all start laughing at Mr. Wayne and point at his face." The calculator was passed from student to student and when 2 came we all started laughing at the teacher. He was shocked and kept asking if he had something on his hair or what. Till this day I feel TERRIBLE about this. I wish I could find this teacher and tell him how sorry I am.
Spend time with family. Sometimes teens forget their families and can miss out on precious years with them. Talk to your grandparents more often. Give them a call. Go get a manicure with your mom. Have a movie night where all your family gets together in the living room to watch tv. Activities like these will not only bring your family closer, but they will also remind you that there's more to life than just high school friendships.
I think that's all I've got so far. Sorry, it was long. I hope you have a great time! Blessings!
Don't care what others think of you. You do you. I know that's cliche but I really wish I hadn't cared so much back then. I would've been more comfortable with myself.
Pray everyday that you have a great day and can learn all the material. Read the Bible when you can.
Try your best in academics. They really do count and the better you do, the more chances for scholarships. (Meaning you won't have to take out as many loans for college).
Remember that you are beautiful inside and out. I look at pictures of when I was in high school and think to myself "Oh my goodness, I can't believe I thought I was fat and ugly!" LOL
Have fun. Enjoy your friends and be nice to those that are quiet. Chances are they are just dying for someone to talk to them but they don't know how to start conversations...so they just sit there. I know because I was one of those kids.
Appreciate your teachers and respect them. I'm not saying you don't already but peer pressure gets in the way. I remember I had this older teacher for Geometry. We had those graphing calculators back then and you could type words in them. (This was all prior to cell phones, about 2006) Anyways this kid typed "at 2 o' clock we all start laughing at Mr. Wayne and point at his face." The calculator was passed from student to student and when 2 came we all started laughing at the teacher. He was shocked and kept asking if he had something on his hair or what. Till this day I feel TERRIBLE about this. I wish I could find this teacher and tell him how sorry I am.
Spend time with family. Sometimes teens forget their families and can miss out on precious years with them. Talk to your grandparents more often. Give them a call. Go get a manicure with your mom. Have a movie night where all your family gets together in the living room to watch tv. Activities like these will not only bring your family closer, but they will also remind you that there's more to life than just high school friendships.
I think that's all I've got so far. Sorry, it was long. I hope you have a great time! Blessings!
Do NOT leave a trail of regrets. You will do some stupid things, and even some mean things. But for Gods sake (and for yours), do NOT let them stand, only to come back and haunt you later in life. That dork you may slight, go show some kindness to them.
The old maid spinster teacher you made fun of with the rest of the crowd........... "Yes" it is probably true that she has nothing and no one to go home to but her cats and her flower garden. But as I know you have heard many times, imagine yourself walking a mile in her shoes. Don't you think she knows all too well how pitiful her existence is outside the walls of that school? Trust me, she does. What she feels she is doing for you kids may honestly be ALL she has. Try to honor that small contribution she has dedicated her life to giving.
And, to this day, my wife regrets a smartass comment she wrote in some "loser's" yearbook. But the time is long past for her to take her words back. She can only live with knowing she really hurt someone God sees as precious on one of the most special days of their lives.
Try to live every day of your life as one you can look back on with pride.
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Don't fall into the cliques, academic, sports or social - make it all one with the teachings of Jesus as the root - roots out pride and envy, jealousy and covetousness. Easier to get along and not contend when you don't attach. Do your homework but don't sweat it. The best academics become philosophers. A frustrated engineer wishes they were a farmer. Care about the environment. Watch ' the Standard Deviants' videos to give you perspective and insight. Be a Standard Deviant - it's hip to be square.
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A) Ignore all the loonies who think it's big to make others appear small.
B) I wish I had pursued more time studying music, I had loads of opportunities but I didn't
realise how good I was at music at the time, plus none of my friends were interested in music
studies. Moral - don't let others put you off developing your gifts and talents. School lasts a few
years, your own abilities last a life time.
C) Be adventurous, you don't know what you are good at or how much you enjoy it until you
try it.
D) Respect your teachers but understand that are human too, they have good days and bad
days.
E) Disliking a teacher doesn't mean you can't learn the subject matter they are teaching.
F) Everyone is academically different, as much as you are able try to give English and
Maths a place of importance. Both of these subjects impress potential employers and open
up a world of other subjects.
G) If the opportunity comes up, learn how to touch type. Best thing I ever did after Maths and English.
H) Learn how to think for yourself and weigh up the pros and cons. Question all the time, ask why, if not
aloud then to yourself. Learning to think for yourself is one skill many students lack. So a student who
can actually think for themselves is invaluable to a potential employer.
H) Value yourself, you are important, your thoughts and opinions matter.
I) Choose your friends wisely, good friends can last a life time.
J) Don't be a sucker (did you see I used an American term) and go all aswooning over
the most popular students, especially the all American white teeth, apple pie, male students. Lol
B) I wish I had pursued more time studying music, I had loads of opportunities but I didn't
realise how good I was at music at the time, plus none of my friends were interested in music
studies. Moral - don't let others put you off developing your gifts and talents. School lasts a few
years, your own abilities last a life time.
C) Be adventurous, you don't know what you are good at or how much you enjoy it until you
try it.
D) Respect your teachers but understand that are human too, they have good days and bad
days.
E) Disliking a teacher doesn't mean you can't learn the subject matter they are teaching.
F) Everyone is academically different, as much as you are able try to give English and
Maths a place of importance. Both of these subjects impress potential employers and open
up a world of other subjects.
G) If the opportunity comes up, learn how to touch type. Best thing I ever did after Maths and English.
H) Learn how to think for yourself and weigh up the pros and cons. Question all the time, ask why, if not
aloud then to yourself. Learning to think for yourself is one skill many students lack. So a student who
can actually think for themselves is invaluable to a potential employer.
H) Value yourself, you are important, your thoughts and opinions matter.
I) Choose your friends wisely, good friends can last a life time.
J) Don't be a sucker (did you see I used an American term
) and go all aswooning overthe most popular students, especially the all American white teeth, apple pie, male students. Lol
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Tinuvuel basically covered it.
Like pretty much everything. I'm getting the idea that this happens a lot
Like pretty much everything. I'm getting the idea that this happens a lot