What Every 8th Grader Should Know... by Hailey Duquette

zcgg6wds4b — 2024-06-07 17:37:30 UTC

Try your best because that’s all you can do

renayathomas — 2024-06-07 17:37:32 UTC

There is always an opportunity to get your grade up. One bad grade doesn’t shape you.

Band

dudascardoso0406 — 2024-06-07 17:38:10 UTC

If you chose to join band, you will have to be there for after school activities. For example, Football home games, concerts, parades etc.

ryleeavellar — 2024-06-07 17:38:14 UTC

You won’t keep all your middle school friends-and that’s ok! You’re evolving, and your friends will too.

time manage your school work

jasmine_barsallo — 2024-06-07 17:38:28 UTC

morganmartin9 — 2024-06-07 17:39:11 UTC

Something I wish I knew about academics was knowing about all the different electives we have that everyone could do. I wish I knew about all the interesting classes I could have taken that I missed out on. I hope that we can show all the incoming 8th graders all the different electives I got to miss. I missed a lot of electives because I wasn’t informed about the different electives.

zcgg6wds4b — 2024-06-07 17:39:11 UTC

Don’t surround yourself with people that don’t respect you just because they’re “popular.” If you feel uncomfortable being yourself around your friends, they’re not your friends.

Keep Up!

joshuabrocato — 2024-06-07 17:39:47 UTC

Please, keep up with all the assignments, once you get stuck you'll keep on getting more assignments and it can be very stressful.

Classes and electives

harrisonbrown8 — 2024-06-07 17:39:49 UTC

When you decide your classes always think of the future and if this is something you are gonna like in 2-3 years.

Class Levels

ryleeavellar — 2024-06-07 17:39:58 UTC

Taking a CP class is not a sign you’re inferior. Assess your subject strengths, and opt for the class levels best for you. You can always move up, but it’s difficult to move back!

dudascardoso0406 — 2024-06-07 17:40:04 UTC

You must understand other in order to make friends

jasmine_barsallo — 2024-06-07 17:40:27 UTC

Follow all the rules of the school, they’re important and are ensured to keep everyone in a big friendly environment!

renayathomas — 2024-06-07 17:40:36 UTC

Hallway traffic is real. Stay on the right and please don’t stop.

dudascardoso0406 — 2024-06-07 17:40:55 UTC

No fighting (physical and verbally)

Getting along

harrisonbrown8 — 2024-06-07 17:41:09 UTC

try to get along with everyone and if you can’t always stay respectful.

milyanisrodriguez — 2024-06-07 17:41:11 UTC

It's ok to be diverse!

morganmartin9 — 2024-06-07 17:41:17 UTC

You go through a lot of friendships and you most likely won’t be around the same people you always have. You’ll be okay even though a couple year friendships fall apart you will find good people. Don’t surround yourself with people who aren’t good people and don’t change yourself for others.

Dont stick to one group

joshuabrocato — 2024-06-07 17:41:35 UTC

Explore!! Find new people and new groups! Dont just stick to one group. There people everywhere.

dudascardoso0406 — 2024-06-07 17:41:47 UTC

CLEAN UP AFTER YOURSELVES

renayathomas — 2024-06-07 17:41:47 UTC

Walking around and skipping doesn’t benefit you. Go to class and absorb knowledge

Secretaries

ryleeavellar — 2024-06-07 17:41:48 UTC

Be kind to them! They will be vital to getting you through tardies and dismissals.

jasmine_barsallo — 2024-06-07 17:42:02 UTC

Your friends are important, whoever they are make sure they treat you with respect and are always there for you. Friends will help you through your journey!

2nd floor main lobby traffic is crazy and a lot of people who go here don’t know how it works. Just stay on the right side don’t stop in middle of the hall to talk to people go to an open space and stay out of the way.

morganmartin9 — 2024-06-07 17:42:18 UTC

renayathomas — 2024-06-07 17:42:36 UTC

Your identity is accepted here.

camiemond — 2024-06-07 17:42:45 UTC

Stick close to people who support you

zcgg6wds4b — 2024-06-07 17:42:49 UTC

If you are interested in a sport or club, just join! Theres always a chance to leave if it’s not what you’re looking for

Always let them know

harrisonbrown8 — 2024-06-07 17:42:55 UTC

if anything is going on and that means literally anything let your parents know what’s going on.

Elevators

dudascardoso0406 — 2024-06-07 17:42:56 UTC

Don’t hog elevators if you don’t need them.

Rules

joshuabrocato — 2024-06-07 17:42:59 UTC

Please just follow the rules, there simple and understandable.

Do AP classes

g_guarino — 2024-06-07 17:43:05 UTC

They are not hard

School

superstargymnast — 2024-06-07 17:43:06 UTC

It’s okay and helpful to stay after school for extra help.

renayathomas — 2024-06-07 17:43:07 UTC

Save your relationships for out of school.

Be respectful towards your teachers they want what’s best for you

camiemond — 2024-06-07 17:43:08 UTC

Resources

ryleeavellar — 2024-06-07 17:43:15 UTC

There is ALWAYS someone to talk to. Whether it’s a guidance counselor, access counselor, or teacher, there is help.

morganmartin9 — 2024-06-07 17:43:25 UTC

Manage your time between home and school and don’t stress yourself out. Lean on your parents and family for support.

Reach out to guidance counselors

g_guarino — 2024-06-07 17:43:57 UTC

So they know who you are when it comes time for college and senior year

jasmine_barsallo — 2024-06-07 17:44:26 UTC

Pick your classes wisely, choose what you think is right for you and whatever path you choose.

superstargymnast — 2024-06-07 17:46:01 UTC

The friends you make in sports and clubs will most likely be with you for all of high school, so keep them close.

Transport

dudascardoso0406 — 2024-06-07 17:46:22 UTC

If you don’t have a designated school bus, there is the option to go on the Gatra busses. You can get a pass at your house office

Courses

alexiyahmaldonado — 2024-06-07 21:45:58 UTC

Ask guidance, teachers, and even upperclassmen about different classes. Most are not talked about so you can end up finding a class(es) you really like! Such as dual enrollment, AP, CTE classes and more.

Finding Friends

alexiyahmaldonado — 2024-06-07 21:48:03 UTC

Being your truest, honest self will attract those who will work best with you. But always be kind to others, people don’t like to be around negativity and pessimism.

Common Courtesy

alexiyahmaldonado — 2024-06-07 21:51:27 UTC

Trust me, if you want to take your time getting to class, you can still do that without making everyone else behind you late as well…

Dont be afraid to say something

alexiyahmaldonado — 2024-06-07 21:52:52 UTC

There’s an access center if you’d want to talk to one of the staff or a trusted friend. But don’t think that’s your only option! Many teachers and students are willing to help too!

Learn about resources!

2024-06-07 21:56:45 UTC

Ask about your guidance counselors, class advisers, headmasters, etc. Knowing who you're assigned to will make everything just a bit less of a hassle!

2024-06-07 23:50:40 UTC

One thing I wish I knew was to understand that you can always talk to your teachers to help you bring up your grade

2024-06-07 23:53:58 UTC

Once you get to high school you start to learn from the people around you and understand what people are actually like. the people you surround yourself with will affect you in almost every way so stop and think if the people you are friends with will ever bring you down or affect your mental health and over relationships with other people

2024-06-07 23:59:27 UTC

Change is going to hit you fast the rules from middle school to high school are much different but it’s good not to over stress it, in all honesty some teachers and higher ups will make it seem the rules are a lot more harsh but in reality if you understand to not build a reputation of getting in trouble your life in school will become much easier.

2024-06-08 00:03:27 UTC

Be open with your parents about any stress or any misunderstandings. If your parents are strict about grades if you are open with them and talk to them about how school makes you feel you will build a stronger relationship with them and it will feel much better if your parents have your back if your struggling

GPA

2024-06-08 01:22:22 UTC

8th grade MATTERS, although it doesn’t affect your gpa, it sets you up for you high school future

madisoncardoso — 2024-06-10 11:32:49 UTC

Get involved and put yourself out there

Ask for help when you need it

madisoncardoso — 2024-06-10 11:33:03 UTC

madisoncardoso — 2024-06-10 11:33:54 UTC

Find your people that will lead you to the things that will help or better you

Choosing classes

madisoncardoso — 2024-06-10 11:36:02 UTC

Don’t overwhelm yourself with classes because they look good, do what is best for yourself and your mental health

madisoncardoso — 2024-06-10 11:36:42 UTC

What other people think of you does not matter if what you’re doing betters you and makes you happy