High school?

Do you get alot of home work in your first year of high school? i'm going to be a freshman this fall, i dont get alot know i just usually get a page of math or something. What should i expect.





also, what are some good school supplies i should get alot of or that i will use alot??





thanks!














any tips on how to get good grades ??? i usually start the school year of good with everything organized then it all falls apart. how can i prevent that?

High school?
A lot of your question depends on the high school you attend and the teachers you take. Usually, the freshmen level classes have the least amount of homework, though, to make the transition from middle school to high school easier.





The school supplies question depends on your school too. If your school allows you to use laptops, then you probably need printer ink. If your school is public, and more traditional, then you will need notebooks. Lots of notebooks. If you are really going to try to stay organized - which is a difficult task - then you will also want 3-ring binders and folders, so you can keep the work and notes for each of your classes seperate.





Now my question is, are you really willing to work to get organized? It can be hard and time consuming, at first, but after a while it will become second nature.





If you want to get organized, you should set up a schedule. It will help you with both your organization and your time management. (Bonus: better time management means more time with your friends) Set up a weekly schedule that has detailed information on it, listing what needs to be done throughout each day. For example:


Monday


3:00-3:30 = homework


3:30-4:00 = chores


4:45 = go meet friends at the park


You would do that for each day, so you can keep on top of everything, and still have fun. Also, you should set up a semester long schedule that keeps you aware of all the projects due in each of your classes, so nothing sneaks up on you. You could even keep this kind of schedule on a calandar, that way you can put other important dates on it, like the Homecoming dance or track meets or any other things you are interested in.


You could also make a To-Do list, organized by importance. Listing things that you Must do, then things you Should do, followed by things that you Want to do. For example:


Must Do


finish biology project


watch younger sister/brother


Should Do


water the plants


put the cans in the recycling bin


Want to Do


watch a movie with boyfriend


test out that new lasagna recipe


Maybe you will have time for all of it, but if you don't, then you can easily see what should be done first.


You should also set goals for yourself, that way, even if you feel like you have gotten nothing done (there will be days like that), you can look at your goals and see what you have accomplished. The goals should be small, such as, a goal for spending half an hour reading the Literature text assigned. It may sound too easy, but feel free to go beyond your goals if you can.


The easiest thing you can do to get organized and get good grades is to set up a study area and a study time. Your area should be free of distractions (not in front of the TV or next to a loud stereo) and it should be comfortable. You should have plenty of room to spread out your books and paper and anything else you need. You should have good lighting and a comfortable chair. The set study time will help you get in the routine of studying too.





Sorry if I am so long-winded. I hope this helps you out some. If nothing else, remember, high school is not as tough as you imagine. :) Good luck with your academic endeavors.
Reply:Hey relax and be cool. I assure you high school is not that hard. When i was in junior high every body used to say that high school is hard. But when i went it was not that hard. Now i am a high school senior. So don't worry just do work and everything will be cool.


Good luck in high school
Reply:Each high school, and each teacher, are different. However, be prepared for half to an hour of homework each night per class. If you find that they give less, that's fine. Better to be prepared for more than less.





Some good school supplies: A durable backpack which doesn't strain your back, a spiral notebook with perforated pages and a 3-ring binder for each class, lots of pencils and blue and black pens, a ruler, compass, protractor, highlighter, eraser, and water bottle with a lid.





It's a good idea to hang on to the syllabus the teachers will give you and stick them in the front page of your 3-ring notebooks for each class. Date a sheet of paper right behind your syllabus and keep track of what assignments are due each date.





As far as staying organized, a lot of it has to do with keeping current on your classwork. As soon as you fall behind, you'll want to give up. Stay on top of your assignments and be willing, if you do fall behind, to stay after school until you get caught up. Remember that these teachers look good when you do well, so most of them are willing to let you come in over lunch or before or after school to do extra credit or make up assignments.





Also, for motivation, put a countdown to the next break (Christmas, Easter, or Summer breaks) on your calendar or website. This way, you can pump yourself up every time you start getting unmotivated.
Reply:when i was a freshman i remember just paper and like markers..colored pencils.





yeah be really organized or you will be lost


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teachers make like it gonna be a HUGE difference from middle school


but its not


teachers dont give you a butt load like they say. make sure you just do your work %26amp; turn it in ON TIME.
Reply:Stay away form boys first and formost and don't worry about school get along with everyone and stay out of other people's business and drama. Things will fall into palce if you follow these simple rules
Reply:That really depends on the high school you go to.