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Everyone makes mistakes. It's how we learn. Be ok with messing up occasionally and don't beat yourself up about it!

Ask for help when you need it.

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establish good relationships with your classmates and teachers, they will help you later on!

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establish good relationships with your classmates and teachers, they will help you later on!

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Talk to ppl not many people actually know ppl already

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Talk to ppl not many people actually know ppl already

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Use your agenda, otherwise you will get very disorganized and stressed!!

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The workload is kind of large, but the work itself is not that hard, so budget your time. Also, join extracurricular stuff, or you'll probably be bored.

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Make a schedule that you can work with because it’s easy to get distracted. Try to not procrastinate because it will make your school year stressful. On the first day of school, you might get lost (I did) so you should ask or remember where each stairs lead.

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You can use it to keep track of homework, quizzes, test, binder check, and other important dates.

ps. Use your agenda that's why it's there for you

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Procrastination will only make you more reluctant to do your work. Just get it done!!!

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On your first few days you should always ask if you need help getting to class.

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Do your homework early and try to make friends. 

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Do your homework early and try to make friends. 

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Do not do dec last minute ppl will remember for at least until the end of the term 

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Do not do dec last minute ppl will remember for at least until the end of the term 

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Don't overthink things because it is not as hard as people make it seem and do your homework cause it will help you

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Don't worry about finals, but try your best and study.

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Don’t wait until the last minute to finish your homework and/or projects. Don’t depend on your studies to finish your homework because once you go into eighth grade you don’t have nearly as many studies. Prepare yourself for this early and work on self-discipline. Also, there are going to be older students in your studies (I got pretty confused on the first day).

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You will feel overwhelmed, and it will feel very hard for you to catch up.

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Alright these are my advice

Don't Use your Phone much

Study for test it really helps

Don't leave memorizing Declamation for the day before you declaim

Make friends who are in different lunchs and cluster so you wont be alone :)

The school will seem hard at first but it gets easier but this doesn't mean you shouldn't pay attention and Study.

STUDY STUDY STUDY STUDY STUDY STUDY

Study for Latin a lot more than the other classes.

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Don't stress out too much about academics and grades because when you burn yourself out like that, you end up not being able to focus well or learn much anyway, so it's just a lose-lose situation. Also, DON'T PROCRASTINATE AND STAY ORGANIZED!!!!! Seriously, don't just think this, DO IT!!!!!

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Try not to be late to class, be kind (especially to teachers), and, most importantly, study!! Also, if you're trying to make it to class on time from lunch, I suggest using the stairs in the back of the school; it's less crowded.

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Try and stay positive. I sometimes was not looking on the better side, but thinking about the good aspects helps :) Also, using your locker is super helpful. At the beginning of the year my bag was so heavy because I didn’t use my locker, but overtime I started using it.

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Focusing on time management and organization was very helpful this year.

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Don't procrastinate on homework, projects, or studying for tests. Also, definitely make use of your study halls by reviewing for an upcoming test or doing homework from earlier classes.

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Don't be shy on the first day! Everyone wants to make friends when you get there and you won't win anything by sitting in the corner and not talking to anyone, so just do it. If you're really nervous, a good thing to do is just to smile and say hi to people because that'll make them want to say hi to you, too. It's also a way better strategy than, say, reading a book or wearing headphones and just seeming super closed off.

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Deadlines change super fast, so it's better to get the important stuff done while you have time!

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Stay organized and manage your time well.

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Stay organized and manage your time well.

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It was helpful to figure out that teachers are really helpful, studies have multiple grades in the same room, there's 2-4 hours of work (depending on how fast you work) each day, and that each floor is set up the same way, except the bathrooms are switched.

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Make time to study. Just paying attention in class without going over your material outside of it isn't going to cut it.

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Make time to study. Just paying attention in class without going over your material outside of it isn't going to cut it.

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I found out that using an agenda book was very helpful, since it lets me plan out what I have to do.

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Try and keep yourself organized; use your locker; do all your h.w.

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It is so (so!) important to get a good start on all your classes. Study really hard for the first few tests and quizzes even if you need to go the extra mile. It is also important to come in with a good mindset towards all your classes. In my opinion, the students who get the best grades at BLS don't necessarily need to be the smartest. They simply just need to have the best habits.

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Everything is really overwhelming at the beginning but by Christmas things start to feel normal and it's all down hill from there.

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There will be a lot of obstacles and crazy things happening, but whatever you end up doing, make sure that YOU made the decision.

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At first, you should travel with your friends because otherwise you'll get lost all of the time.

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Don't get distracted in Latin class! When you miss one class, you miss a lot.

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It is not fun carrying around all of your things at once. Instead, use it from the beginning, it will help a lot.

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Try and make at least one friend in your R5 class or the R5 class that shares the same lunch, no matter what cluster they're in because eating alone isn't fun.

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You may want to skip studying because it is boring and you want to do anything else, but it's very helpful and not a waste of time!

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Don't procrastinate with homework or projects and make sure to make lots of friends with the right people!

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The school system is not as complex as you may think. I cannot stress that enough. Just pay attention and ask if you need help.

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Do your homework and do not procrastinate.

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Do your homework and do not procrastinate.

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Take the time you need to figure out what makes you productive. You're not going to find your place in the first couple months, even if it seems like everyone has already. You have years to find your way, this isn’t your only chance  (do try though because it makes things much easier).

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There are many clubs to join, and I recommend taking advantage of all of the great clubs and educational resources the school offers. (Saturday Success School, Peer Mentoring, Writing Center, etc.)

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Writing your schedule on the back of your hand is the best tip I have. (Even if it seems ridiculous) You will never have to walk around with a schedule or agenda book in your hand. It also makes it so you don't get confused  during the first few weeks.

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My advice for incoming Sixies is to not worry! It might seem hard at the beginning, but if you use your time wisely then it will all be fine.

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Advice that I found very helpful for my Sixie year that I would give to incoming Sixies is, when doing homework, to not procrastinate! I found it extremely helpful knowing that if I did my homework as soon as I got home, it felt as if I had a lot more time for other activities later on.

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The advice I would give to any incoming Sixies is that they must consider that they really need to study this year. The tests in 7th grade will be more challenging than those from 6th grade, and just because someone was top of their class last year doesn't mean they can skip studying this year. Also, work very hard in Latin this year because next year and the years after, your grades and ability to learn will be based on the foundations of Latin that you learned this school year.

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Do your homework and pay attention in class. It's helpful.

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There is a lot so it is super helpful to memorize them.

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Try to set aside time to focus and study, and to not stress too much because even if it seems hard, it gets better.

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Sometimes it is not necessary to be perfect. Just do your best and don't sweat it!

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Sometimes it is not necessary to be perfect. Just do your best and don't sweat it!

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That you should not procrastinate, and also don't use your phone in class...

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I liked the locker organizers, that kept me clean and less stressed. Come up with a system for the agenda, that was extremely helpful.

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Always turn in work anything is better than a zero!!! Also if you are struggling ask someone for help. Do not be shy. Everyone is really nice!!!

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Always turn in work anything is better than a zero!!! Also if you are struggling ask someone for help. Do not be shy. Everyone is really nice!!!

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Dot NOT procrastinate and always ask for help if you need it.

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Try to do your homework early, but also prioritize your time to do other healthy activities.

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especially about things your confused about or interested in. A great way to build connections with them and, obviously get better grades (joke).

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Don't be afraid to get involved in things Sixie year

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Don't be afraid to get involved in things Sixie year

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Imagine you'll only get one year at BLS. Even if you're one of the only sixies at a club meeting or sport tryout, just take a risk and do it. Obviously it will be uncomfortable at first - BLS is a pretty tight knit place, but if you stay around and just be yourself, then you'll soon feel more comfortable and glad you reached out early on.

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Even when it gets hard, keep your head up. 

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Even when it gets hard, keep your head up. 

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In the end of Sixie year, it's amazing to look back on what it was like when you first arrived.

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Using one's locker allows you to be more organized, and makes transitions between classes easier. Then again, if we are not in school this fall, it probably won't matter.

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Try and be social/get to know people from other schools/elementary school experiences.

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Try and be social/get to know people from other schools/elementary school experiences.

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For me, I was kind of forced to, since none of my old friends were in the same cluster as me and I didn't have the same lunch as them, but I actually am glad that happened. You'll get to do a lot of new things, go new places, and also just branch out into the world. Basically everyone at BLS is actually nice, so don't worry about "saying something wrong" (unless it's actually offensive) or "making a wrong first impression". Everyone is worrying about that.

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Keep up with Latin vocab and don't stress so much over small assignments

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BLS is not as hard (yet) and Sixie year is for learning the ropes. It's fine to feel nervous or unprepared, your teachers are NOT robots they want to help.

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Some are all over the place, find them so you're not late.

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If you get lost ask someone or go to a place in the school where you know your way around better and go from there. You will get the hang of it eventually. There is no pool on the fifth floor.

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If you are stressed under work then talk to your guidance consular or another trusted adult, clear your head, get organized, eliminate distractions, and start powering through your work with a positive attitude. Don't waste time starting your work, get it done in your free time, on the bus (or T) between school and sports and clubs.

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BLS has a big library in the ground floor, use it.

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BLS has a big library in the ground floor, use it.

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The librarians are helpful when you need to find an independent reading book or when you need computer help. You will make better friends if you work (quietly) with them in the library. Follow the rules of the library and you won't get kicked out.

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Your life will be so much better if you keep a cool head. Stress is natural, it's telling you to do something or else something bad will happen. So do what you haven't done.

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Use the bathroom in the middle of the lunch period so that the bell doesn't ring while you are in there.

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ALWAYS be kind and respectful to everyone around you, it helps to have nice helpful people on your side. If you start BLS with or without friends then it is important to reach out when working in groups. If you encounter a mean kid being mean stand up for the victim, don't wait for someone else to.
Don't cheat. Or lie. The teachers have some pretty cool superpowers that will let them know when you aren't being honest. You won't learn if you cheat and the rest of your six years at BLS will be torture.

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Clubs and sports are important. You can make friends in them and being in them will give you a chance to get a better feel for the school. Many people I know say that they want to take it easy in Sixie year and they'll join something later but it is best to start when you are a pixie. One, being a Sixie gives you an excuse for being clueless about the way things work. Two, you will meet older kids who are wiser in the ways of BLS. Three, doing extra stuff makes you more appealing to colleges. Four, it'll make you cooler or more interesting.
(I think sports are better than clubs because you'll stay in shape and be on a good schedule.)

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It is fun, you should do it. There are many choruses. If you pick up an instrument sixie year then as you get older and better you can move up to better bands or orchestras. If you choose a jazz instrument then when you get super goose you could join the Dues then Big Band. 😎

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Try to make a schedule balancing work & school time with time to chat with friends, exercise, and spend with family.

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Join BLS Crew! It's a great place full of great people!

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Don't ignore notifications from Google Classroom. Most of the time, it's a teacher posting something important about the homework!

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You may never again get the same amount of free time you have in sixie year! Use it to try things you like and things you don't like, so you can lock in the things you really want to do in the future!

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Just use it. Write down all of your homework so you don't miss any important assignments or tests that you need to study for.

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Don't pick too many clubs. It will overload your schedule and you will not have free time during your day. Trust me, you will want some of that. The workload will get to be too much and you will fall behind in class. There is always next year. But you should join JCL :) :)

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Be nice to your teachers! Make good impressions, you want your teachers to like you because you have to spend a year with them. Teachers may seem mean or strict but they are not if you don't give them a reason to be.

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BLS is going to be hard but since we are all starting this together we can finish it together.... btw Im super nervous but😩 i will live cya tmmr 🙈

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IT GETS BETTER! JOIN CERTAMEN!!!

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PLEASE. just give Latin/JCL a chance. You will enjoy the change that comes out of it.

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Join JCL! And really try to immerse yourself in Latin even if you aren't "good at it".

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My advice is to have an open mind about Latin and try out JCL. I think what’s great about both the Classics and JCL is that there is so much to do and learn that it’s difficult to not find at least something of interest to you. I encourage people to explore the Classics outside of just the Latin and Greek languages and read about culture, history, etc. because there is so much to learn from those subjects.

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It helps so much to start off strong and to really build up that foundational knowledge. As with all classes, as long as you pay attention and do your work, you’ll naturally do well and Latin is no exception. As someone who is really interested in the humanities, Latin has so much to offer in that department, whether that be the myths, the culture, the politics, and of course other Latin nerds who are interested in the same things that you are. It’s also okay to not be a Latin person; just try for a couple years and see where you end up!

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Try everything!

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Get involved in JCL earlier even if you have just a mild interest in Latin. You don’t have to follow the crowd just because most people don’t like Latin, and it’s a lot more than just grammar. From scansion to prose to visual art, there is something for everyone in the study of Latin. Definitely take AP if you enjoyed and did well in Prose (the AP exam is much easier than most!) and no matter what your current opinion of Latin is take Latin poetry!!

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Keep trying Latin even if you feel challenged at first because once you get the endings and basic ideas down it gets a lot more fun and easy.

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Don’t knock Latin until you try it. Seriously :)

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Don't be intimated by the really good Latin kids. You know the ones who buzz two seconds into the question or never fail to get the translation wrong. Don't be scared. Take a deep breath, reread the words, check your cases, and raise your hand. If you get it wrong, that's ok. Because just because you got it wrong now, doesn't mean you have to get it wrong again. What will limit you though is yourself, and your desire to get better. And I know that I may be perceived as a "nerd" for saying this but once you let yourself enjoy Latin and think of it more than just a "dead language", you're going to understand a lot more. So yes. Breath, look again, and keep trying until you get it right. And then have some fun.

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Be sure to have a solid vocabulary foundation. Do your best to not study vocab just for a quiz, but make sure to really LEARN the vocab because you will be referencing the same words for 4 years. An understanding of grammar isn't very useful if you don't know the definitions of the words you are supposed to be translating.

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Stay with Latin for six years— it sounds like a big commitment but you form such an amazing group of friends and great teachers!