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• Steps
• Tips
• Warnings
• What do you need

Often, the transition from the “small world” of elementary school to the “big” high school is stressful.More homework, new teachers, subjects, friends - these are significant changes that you will have to face at this stage. Want to make your transition from elementary to high school painless? Read on - we'll tell you how to do it!

Steps

1. 1 Find a place for everything. If you have a heavy backpack, place the heaviest items on the bottom and the lighter ones on top. If your school doesn't have lockers, don't be discouraged. It just means that you have to carry all of your belongings in your backpack. If you find it difficult to carry things in a backpack on your back, alternatively, use a backpack on wheels. This will help you avoid stress on your back.
2. 2 Do your homework. High school tends to have more homework assignments than elementary school. Do your homework as soon as you get home.
3. 3 Learn how to use the locker. You must be able to open your locker! You don't want to be late for class or get reprimanded!
4. 4 Take the school bus to school. If you live far from the school, you can take the school bus (if provided by the school). This is a great way to make new friends!
   • As a rule, it is quite difficult to do your homework on the bus, as there are many children around, who are doing what makes noise. In addition, the bus shakes while driving. If you do your homework while on the bus, sit in front as there is less shaking in the front of the bus.
   • Join your friends or meet new kids who, just like you, get to school by bus. This will make your trip more interesting.
5. 5 Meet the teachers. A school's bad or good reputation does not determine which teachers will teach you. All teachers are different and you need to adapt to their way of interacting with students (for example, if the teacher does not like being interrupted, be quiet).
   • Not all teachers are evil and eager to "get" you. Believe me, teachers have more important things to do than “torture” you and underestimate your grades for no reason. This is usually a myth. Remember, teachers want you to do well! They do not enjoy staying after school to check tests and grade them poorly.
6. 6 Be attentive in the lessons, but do not become a zombie. Chat with your classmates. Remember discipline, however. You shouldn't interfere with the teacher teaching the lesson. Show respect and keep the class quiet during the lesson.
   • Some teachers are very nice people to deal with, while others are not. You can ask high school students for their opinion about a particular teacher. Also, ask what needs to be done to make the teacher think you are a good student.
   • Don't be afraid to ask questions! So the teacher will see that you are interested in his subject and you are attentive in the lesson, and, as a result, will treat you better.
7. 7 Get good grades. It is important not only to be attentive in the classroom and complete all homework, but also to get good grades. Strive for it with all your might and be proud of your accomplishments. Learn useful learning skills that will help you in high school and after graduation from high school - college or university.
   • As you take notes, pay attention to the important points on which the teacher focuses his attention. Most likely, these questions will be included in the test.
8. 8 Monitor your health. Remember to wash your hands, brush your teeth, wash your face, and take a bath or shower regularly.
9. 9 Make friends with new students! Make friends with children who are good to you and with whom you are interested. Perhaps you are only friends with students in other grades. There is nothing wrong with that. Perhaps next year you will study with them in the same class.
   • Ask your parents if they can allow you to invite friends over for a sleepover or go out to cafes together from time to time.
10. 10 Get to know better the classmate you like. There will be new students in your class. However, you must remember that at the present time, school should come first in your life.
    • If you meet a special boy or girl, make sure he or she doesn't interfere with your studies. Experience has shown that it is very rare for middle management to build long-term relationships. Therefore, leave this venture for high school. The middle tier is not the time for romance. Don't think that you need to date someone. Just have fun with your friends!
11. 11 Choose a suitable place and food in the dining room. You may have more choices now than you did in elementary school.
    • Make sure you bring money with you for both lunch and drinks or food to eat.
    • Sit down in the dining room with your friends. Some schools have a place for each class. Lunch break is a time when you can freely chat with your friends.
      • Sit next to different people. Chat with other students - you may even find new friends!
12. 12 Be prepared to face bullying. Try to avoid contact with bullies and do not get involved in fights. Read on for how to deal with them properly.

Tips

• Be kind to teachers and students - they will respond in kind to you.
• Join a club that suits your interests. So you can get to know people with the same interests as yours. Perhaps they will become your friends.
• If you come across bullies, tell an adult about it.
• The beginning of the school year is a difficult time. You are most likely worried, but remember, all children experience these feelings. Don't be nervous - be sure of yourself!
• Have a good reputation with your teachers. Don't argue with them and be polite. The teacher will most likely not underestimate your grades for your bad behavior, but you should not expect them to help you.
• Never let bullies get the best of you, they just want to get attention. If you stay away from them, you won't have any problems.
• If you are under pressure, tell an adult as soon as possible.
• Get help. Perhaps in this way you will find new friends.
• Be yourself. True friends will accept you for who you are. You don't need fake friends, do you?
• If you can get to know the teachers and walk around the school before the start of the school year, DO IT! This will help you build good relationships with your teachers so you won't get lost on your first day of school.

Warnings

• Some people think they are the best. Pay no attention to them. They are probably jealous of you. Therefore, you should not think about them. Don't imitate them or listen to them. True friends will love you for who you are.
• Some students are afraid that they will not be "popular". At this stage, popularity is perceived as an essential ingredient, but once you start living in the "real world", you will realize that no one cares whether you are popular or not. For the people around you, your character and attitude to work are much more important.
  • Stick with your friends if you're afraid of popularity.
  • Stay yourself! Not all kids in the middle are bad. Don't prejudice people.

What do you need

• Locker key
• Folder
• List of accessories