Help me!! I’m so worriod about middle school! Any Help?
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Keep a journal.. its one mistake i made but KEEP A JOURNAL!
..the jungle awaits you.. GL and goodbye hun!
**If your an excellent student in calss then there’s nothing to worry about**
At many schools, you have to change in front of other girls for gym. I know it may sound intimidating to be seen in your bra/underwear, but don’t sweat it. Everyone is a little uncomfortable at first, but you get used to it. I was nervous, but I stopped caring after a week. Now, I am completely comfortable going across the changing room in my bra and underwear to get a drink of water. (Just make sure you start wearing a bra in sixth grade, if you don’t already. You will probably start needing one by that time, anyway, so don’t be caught by surprise.)
The thought of having different teachers may seem strange, but it is actually quite nice, because you don’t have to deal with the same one all day. You also get to meet almost everyone in your grade.
Middle schools tend to be bigger, and you will get lost throughout the first week of school. It is inevitable. But don’t worry about it. The teachers expect it, and they don’t even say anything if you are late. To be honest, I’m quite challenged with directions, and I still got lost, even during my third year at the school. Most teachers will be understanding if you are a little late to class, as long as you sit down quietly without interrupting anything, explain why you were late and apologize later.
You will probably struggle with opening your locker a few times, but it’s fine. Just ask an eighth grader for help. I just got out of eigth grade, and I know from personal experience that any eigth grader can help you open the lock with ease.
There will be drama, but it is best to avoid it, and just be yourself. Genuine people attract genuine friends. It’s better to be loved by your friends than to be popular in the eyes of pretentious, “popular” strangers.
I know some kids get bullied, and it’s hard. I know for a fact that ignoring it doesn’t work. Don’t trust adults when they say that. Seeing a counselor can often make it worse, too. I was bullied, and my mom tried to help by making me see the school counselor. She ended up yelling at me for no apparent reason. I tried to stand up to bullies, but nothing worked at first. Finally, I learned that the key is to make the bully feel insignificant and embarrassed with witty comebacks. Laugh at their attempts, and act confident. Ironically, all of the boys that used to bully me are now intimidated by me. =D
I know that it’s hard at first, and I want to help you. If you (or anyone else going into middle school that is reading this) have any questions at all, you can email me any time. I’ve been through just about everything there is to go through in middle school. I’ll also be there if you need advice, help with homework or just someone to talk to.
Just remember to turn in all your homework!