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The first day of school is long-awaited for some, but intimidating for others, but its approach is inevitable! Here are some tips to mentally prepare yourself for the upcoming school year.

Steps

1. 1 Start by setting your alarm a little early. Start doing this about 2 weeks before the start of the school year. This way, it will be easier for you to get up in the morning, and you will be alert and ready for the lesson.
2. 2 Make sure you have clothes that match the school dress code. It will be much easier to relax at school if you do not hide baggy pants or a skirt that is too short from the administration. Household clothing and fall fashion may differ, so just wear simple and comfortable clothes, if “fit” doesn't come out, then you can just adapt if you want to. Don't wear anything flashy and summery in about a week, as you definitely won't be wearing it in school! Also remember, if you dressed like a slob in the summer, then make an effort on your appearance in a week - this will prepare you for the attention to clothes.
3. 3 If you haven't done this before, start eating breakfast. It is very important. Food energizes the brain to get started. Scientists have shown that children who eat breakfast in the morning get better marks than children who do not. Try to avoid sugary cereals as the sugar will run out by mid-morning, leaving you craving for more sugar. A healthy breakfast will keep you energized until lunchtime and you'll be ready for your lessons.
4. 4 If you received textbooks before class, please review them. You will feel much more comfortable walking into class and knowing the material that you will cover in the lesson. Follow your tutorials. Most schools have fines of around $ 50 if you spoil or lose your textbook.
5. 5 Buy as many school supplies as possible before starting. This way you will have all the materials you need ready when you go to class. It will be easier to buy one or two items that the teacher asks for. Here are the things you can buy:
   • The pencils
   • Paper
   • Folders and binders
   • Markers
   • Pens
   • Mini stapler
   • Paper clips
   • A printer if A) you don't have one B) you know you will be printing a lot C) You don’t want to pay money at the library.
   • Notepads
   • Backpack
   • Erasers
6. 6 Check out the How to Prepare Your Backpack page for ideas on how to put together a schoolbag. It is important to complete this task in order to be prepared for school.
7. 7 Buy a daily or weekly notebook. This will help you immensely as lessons begin and you will be able to allocate time for lessons, classes, sports and social events more efficiently. You will be less stressed if you see that you have time allocated for the things you need to do. Organize your homework so that you don't forget - many people think that homework is best done right after school (it's great to know it's done!). If your school provides you with planners, then this is what you should be using.
8. 8 There are many ways to mentally prepare yourself for school. People cannot tell you how you should do it, you yourself can do it in the most efficient way, but there are several ideas. You don't have to worry about being bullied. Most teachers watch what happens in the hallways. More tips below.

Tips

• If you already have your backpack and school supplies, try organizing your backpacks before school starts, so you already have a system and your backpack won't be a mess.
• This may sound silly and may seem like it has nothing to do with your learning, but try not to argue or quarrel with your classmates, as this can torment you internally and you must stay focused.
• Don't use teachers who don't count tardiness. If they haven't counted latecomers in one lesson, don't think to yourself, "Oh, I still have no deadline until the end of the semester and the time for the semester grade." "NO", be in class and do whatever the teacher asks you to do on time!
• Don't be put off. It will only add stress and make things seem worse than they should be. If you need help, ask your parents, teachers, or look for help on WikiHow.
• When school starts, it really helps if you stay yourself. Some people try to be different in order to fit in, but true friendship starts with the truth between you, not just “joining the company”. It won't do you any favors if you are someone else, because eventually you will find out someday that your “friends” don't really like you.
• Use the school locker system (if available). If your locker is dirty, try to come in during the holidays and wash it. If bags, laptops, books, etc. do not fit, ask for a second. Don't take another one if you get turned down because you might get in trouble if teachers or school officials find out about it.