https://padlet.com/jnoel61/4qxawwo8wr5ikamk Advice from the current 11th grade students. en-us 2021-09-28 23:06:34 UTC 2021-09-28 23:33:15 UTC hello@padlet.com jnoel61 https://padlet.com/jnoel61/4qxawwo8wr5ikamk/wish/1776137998 Dear class 2025, It might feel different being in a new upper level but isn’t it kind of exciting that you actually made it!! Even if your not fitting in right away it takes time and it does get better, you could try a bunch of things like socializing is one of them just try not to rush right into it. Time flies and before you know it your going to the next grade so don’t get to nervous because this is just the beginning. Make sure to get closer to your teachers so that they make it more easier on you, If your still having trouble getting used to the school then go to your favorite/closet teacher and they probably recommend you to get in a support group. Your not alone because when I was in freshman year I wasn’t doing so well, I barely knew anyone in the school so it was tough but I still tried keeping my grades up and so should you. College are going to be looking at your grades so that’ll be really important but if you join any activities in the school that would be a plus because they’ll check how good you are and you’ll probably get a scholarship so good grades plus good sportsmanship will definitely get you a scholarship. You have to keep it up for your whole high school because you can’t just keep your grades up during freshman year then the rest or high schools a flop or all that hard work would have been a waste of time.]]> 2021-09-28 23:10:23 UTC https://padlet.com/jnoel61/4qxawwo8wr5ikamk/wish/1776137998 jnoel61 https://padlet.com/jnoel61/4qxawwo8wr5ikamk/wish/1776138905 Dear Class of 2025, Uh hi I guess. I'm Justin, your Upperclassman and well just don't be too nervous about your first year. You'll do great as long as you don't fool around. your freshmen year will be pretty calm. Small tips. Don't talk to people, like honestly just focus on your work till your lunch period cuz these teachers don't play at all. Your gonna have piles of work and have to get it all in and completed by two days. But don't get too stressed about it like take your time and do what u can. Don't be afraid to do other things too like clubs and stuff. Personally I think that the clubs can help with your rep for colleges. I can't even lie to you, The support in this school is amazing so far. The teachers all always around so it's pretty much 24/7 help. I can't even joke with y'all about this. The only reason i'm here now is because of online school like seriously. I'd be failing everything right now if I didn't do online school but y'all don't really got that cuz y'all at school on the computers and stuff but that don't mean they just gonna let y'all cheat. So take your classes seriously but you can talk to your friends and stuff just your classes are first priority. I know you all are gonna do well with this. Listen, don't be afraid to have fun and do well in class because if you ain't happy how are you gonna focus. Well i'm not really sure what else to say really so I guess that's all from me, But all of you freshmen have fun at BCAM.]]> 2021-09-28 23:11:07 UTC https://padlet.com/jnoel61/4qxawwo8wr5ikamk/wish/1776138905 jnoel61 https://padlet.com/jnoel61/4qxawwo8wr5ikamk/wish/1776140007 Dear class of 2025, Hello i'm Sarai i was an 11th grade here at bcam when writing this and im writing to you to give you some advice for your 3 years here at bcam, My first piece of advice is to stay calm dont freak out if you don't know which class to go, which room your class is in always ask a teacher or someone in the school to help you. My second piece of advice is to always ALWAYS take little breaks from your school for example do your homework when you get home if you can and if you can take a second to eat a small snack DONT overstress yourself you're human you need to take a breather at times. My third piece of advice is to ask for help a teacher, your counselor, and if you don't want to ask them ask your friends to help you out if you need anything. Make sure you get all your school work done trust me these years of high school has been a rollercoaster i would not want to ask questions AT ALL when i would struggled but it just made my high school experience more stressful and hard. so my advice for you is to Ask for help if you are struggling in any way and always make sure to do your school work get good graded and remember to always take care of yourself mentally, emotionally.]]> 2021-09-28 23:12:01 UTC https://padlet.com/jnoel61/4qxawwo8wr5ikamk/wish/1776140007 jnoel61 https://padlet.com/jnoel61/4qxawwo8wr5ikamk/wish/1776140665 Dear class of 2025, It may be hard starting in a completely new school with completely new peers and teachers, And it may be nerve racking having to get used to the new environment cause it was hard for me too. One thing that I can say is that having the right teachers to help me get used to it really helped me. I also know it may be harder starting a new school having being in a pandemic which wasn’t easy for any of us but one thing that I did that you shouldn’t is get distracted by school drama and try and find friends that won’t distract you more than help you(and also help them too). And if you may have trouble talking to new people try making at least one friend because unlike the movies you don’t need a large group of friends that might distract you from what’s important, which is passing your classes and not slacking off. As for learning new subjects like chemistry and geometry I would say ask for as much help as possible if you don’t understand instead not doing the work or cheating off of your friends cause in the long run none of those will help you. I hope this short letter can help some of you freshmen to be the best you can.]]> 2021-09-28 23:12:34 UTC https://padlet.com/jnoel61/4qxawwo8wr5ikamk/wish/1776140665 jnoel61 https://padlet.com/jnoel61/4qxawwo8wr5ikamk/wish/1776141443 as a freshmen in high school, it was not a piece of cake. it was basically like slap in the neck, you had to wake up and realize this is reality. in 9th grade, ask questions, be more involved, don't be lazy, engage more with your teachers. in 9th grade you are learning yourself and your surroundings. it can tough, it can not so bad but whatever it is you have to still complete your tasks. you have to be responsible. you have be understanding. in high school communication is very important. everything may not go your way but when something is wrong with assignment you missed or misunderstood it is always great to ask the teacher. it is always great to ask around. don't just give in incomplete work or not turn in your work at all. freshman year can be the easiest and it can be the hardest. the work can very easy but the credits will not be easy if you miss class or come late. you would have to make up credits and it starts to get confusing after a while.]]> 2021-09-28 23:13:10 UTC https://padlet.com/jnoel61/4qxawwo8wr5ikamk/wish/1776141443 jnoel61 https://padlet.com/jnoel61/4qxawwo8wr5ikamk/wish/1776142137 Dear class of 2025, I understand that you might feel scared, shy, nervous, or anxious. I was the same too, I couldn't speak to anyone, ask questions,raise my hand, or even share my answers out loud because of how nervous I was. I'm still the same way, but I've been reminded by the sweet teachers that no one is ever going to judge you for asking questions or sharing your thoughts. Please trust me when I say this, start participating more and asking questions! My grades are all really good but I was always 15 or more points off by 100 just because I rarely ever spoke. The teachers love it when you speak out loud and it gives you a good grade too. As I said, I'm still the same way and sometimes my grades aren't as high as I thought they were because I never participate. Not participating affects your grade and your reputation a lot, so don't make the same mistake I did. Please take my word for it, try and gain the courage to speak out loud and talk a lot.]]> 2021-09-28 23:13:46 UTC https://padlet.com/jnoel61/4qxawwo8wr5ikamk/wish/1776142137 jnoel61 https://padlet.com/jnoel61/4qxawwo8wr5ikamk/wish/1776142865 Dear 9th graders, I hope that your ninth grade experience is filled with opportunities and reached goals. I know that transitioning from middle school to high school can be a little difficult, however in these trying times I know that teachers will try their best to teach the material in the most fulfilling way possible. if you do face some challenges just remember that all of your hard work will pay off in the end and frustration and mistakes mean that you are trying. if you ever need someone to talk to a good teacher to reach out to is Ms. Pope she is a 9th grade teacher and I've also talked to her when I was having a hard time. This is an important time for you and you should take every learning opportunity and your education seriously because you will regret it later on if you don't. good luck and try your hardest.]]> 2021-09-28 23:14:21 UTC https://padlet.com/jnoel61/4qxawwo8wr5ikamk/wish/1776142865 jnoel61 https://padlet.com/jnoel61/4qxawwo8wr5ikamk/wish/1776143545 When I first joined this school as a freshman I believed I was an outcast who would struggle in every class no matter what and at the the time I would struggle with my grades they would be pretty good at the beginning but then I would start losing it later on there are teachers you can rely when you need it the most I often would talk to my english teacher or art since I was a very shy kid with anxiety. I still am I even joined a secession of counseling at the school you honestly meet some nice people there who are very kind and understanding. I honestly don’t have any good study tips really I guess if you are struggling in something it’s always good to ask for help wether it be your teacher, classmates or even a upperclassman a lot of people are willing to help when you struggle.]]> 2021-09-28 23:14:52 UTC https://padlet.com/jnoel61/4qxawwo8wr5ikamk/wish/1776143545 jnoel61 https://padlet.com/jnoel61/4qxawwo8wr5ikamk/wish/1776144206 Dear 9th Grade Student It is completely normal to feel like u dont belong in the school. people would normally feel this way because its the start of school. you will soon feel normal and situated with this school. just give it sometime and u will be feeling like u could complete the school year. in 9th grade in bcam people have made alot of mistakes and u should learn from what they did. My advice to u is to be calm and go through the day and make some friends. start off the highschool years with good grades and no bad reports. colleges are going to be looking at your grades so u should aim for good grades. people might make mistakes but everyone is not perfect but remember to learn from your mistakes.]]> 2021-09-28 23:15:24 UTC https://padlet.com/jnoel61/4qxawwo8wr5ikamk/wish/1776144206 jnoel61 https://padlet.com/jnoel61/4qxawwo8wr5ikamk/wish/1776144740 Dear Class of 2025 Theses past two years we had done remote learning which was a struggle for some people. This year we are finally back in person trying our best to return to normal. 9th grade is the year you should still stay focus it may not be the MOST important but you still need to pass and have good grades. Your freshmen year still can catch up with you since colleges will still look at your grades from that year. So do not fool around stay on task and get good grades so you can reach your goals . If you are struggling with something such as a new concept try asking for help ask a teacher or a classmate . Think about what you want to do next as life is moving forward .]]> 2021-09-28 23:15:50 UTC https://padlet.com/jnoel61/4qxawwo8wr5ikamk/wish/1776144740 jnoel61 https://padlet.com/jnoel61/4qxawwo8wr5ikamk/wish/1776145605 Dear class of 2025, Covid changed all of our lives.. Wearing masks became the new normal... Entering 9th grade at this time can be very intermediating, very peculiar, very scary, and very overwhelming. BUT! I can reassure you, you are not going to die. 9th grade is not scary at all, it may be because your in a new environment, new teachers, new people, and more but it is not scary. As long as you focus on yourself, focus on your grades, and focus on your credits 9th grade will be a breeze. To further elaborate, if you stay out of drama and all that you will be superb. 9th grade is not a year to try and show off or impress others, focus on your schoolwork and you will be fine.]]> 2021-09-28 23:16:35 UTC https://padlet.com/jnoel61/4qxawwo8wr5ikamk/wish/1776145605 jnoel61 https://padlet.com/jnoel61/4qxawwo8wr5ikamk/wish/1776146345 Dear ninth graders, Welcome to BCAM in person learning. This year will be a whole lot of crazy adjusting to be in school after what almost two year of online. However, we’re all here in case you need help, the counselors at the school were a great help during my freshman year and will be for yours as well. Focus on yourself and your grades, freshman to senior years are to be taken very seriously, especially to those who wish to go to college after high school. The school offers extra after school help for those who need it, and prep classes for regents. If you need help don’t be afraid to ask cause it’s important to understand your work. Good Luck this year.]]> 2021-09-28 23:17:03 UTC https://padlet.com/jnoel61/4qxawwo8wr5ikamk/wish/1776146345 jnoel61 https://padlet.com/jnoel61/4qxawwo8wr5ikamk/wish/1776146853 Dear class 2025, I know we had a rough year because of quarantine but I just want you guys to know that ninth grade year you have to be on your studies. This year is just like any other year make sure your grades up, make sure you’re not skipping class, make sure you’re doing your homework on time, make sure you’re asking a lot of questions just make sure you’re trying to pass your classes. Because when you’re applying to college they’re looking at freshman junior grades they’re not looking at 12 grade work they’re looking to see how you did from the ninth grade to 11th grade. So my advice to you If so just be on your word and ask a lot of questions.]]> 2021-09-28 23:17:25 UTC https://padlet.com/jnoel61/4qxawwo8wr5ikamk/wish/1776146853 jnoel61 https://padlet.com/jnoel61/4qxawwo8wr5ikamk/wish/1776147304 Dear Class of 2025, It was hard for me, I went though a lot especially when the pandemic hit pretty soon after 2020 started. I just want to let you all know that things will happen, you will change, but that doesn't mean you aren't great. Everyone is great, no matter what, and we all have the chance to do great things while being great. If i could change one thing about my freshmen year I would, there's a lot I regret, alongside my grades. I wish I could go back and change. So hear me when I say that these years are important, it's normal to stress, but I promise you'll get through it, all of you.]]> 2021-09-28 23:17:45 UTC https://padlet.com/jnoel61/4qxawwo8wr5ikamk/wish/1776147304 jnoel61 https://padlet.com/jnoel61/4qxawwo8wr5ikamk/wish/1776147950 hey don't feel weird about being in a new school, its understandable to feel uncomfortable around new people but in time you will adjust and get used to it. There are many great teachers and staff to talk to about anything you need to, you can even talk to some of the upperclassmen about advice and how they got through freshman year, don't be shy were all here to help. Make sure you stay on top of your work and don't let it build so it won't become stressful. study as much as you can and make sure your very in tune with everything that's going on.]]> 2021-09-28 23:18:16 UTC https://padlet.com/jnoel61/4qxawwo8wr5ikamk/wish/1776147950 jnoel61 https://padlet.com/jnoel61/4qxawwo8wr5ikamk/wish/1776155268 for one what ever goes on in the hallways mind ya neck lmao but over all push ya self to do good step out of your comfort zone and do you dont let what other people think about you get to you and if you feel like you cant do it just talk to some you can go to ms murray she makes people feel comfortable and she will never judge you its like shes your big sister and see me i go to her when ever i need to because ik i can tell her thigns that i cant speak to everyone about but yeah you get just stay on ya stuff and dont get into any trouble .]]> 2021-09-28 23:23:51 UTC https://padlet.com/jnoel61/4qxawwo8wr5ikamk/wish/1776155268 jnoel61 https://padlet.com/jnoel61/4qxawwo8wr5ikamk/wish/1776156149 For all the new incoming freshman’s this year , I want y’all to know that high school will become a breeze when you meet new friends or when you set goals that you want to achieve for this semester no matter what it is personally or academically. I would recommend you as a freshman to keep to yourself and do your work and maintain balance and focus when it comes to your classes only because it would be a hard hill to walk back up when you are failing and I’m just honestly speaking from experience.]]> 2021-09-28 23:24:31 UTC https://padlet.com/jnoel61/4qxawwo8wr5ikamk/wish/1776156149 jnoel61 https://padlet.com/jnoel61/4qxawwo8wr5ikamk/wish/1776159726 Dear Class of 2025 , High school is going to fly by so please make the most of it . Do what you want , life how want because in the blink of an eye y’all be a Junior . My freshman year was taken from me due to quarantine, now I’m a Junior and I just want to take advantage of anything that I can . My freshman I did good but I knew I could do better . When it comes to school don’t do good just because someone expects you too , do good because you want too ! From , Sky 2023]]> 2021-09-28 23:27:07 UTC https://padlet.com/jnoel61/4qxawwo8wr5ikamk/wish/1776159726 jnoel61 https://padlet.com/jnoel61/4qxawwo8wr5ikamk/wish/1776160507 Dear Incoming Freshman, This first year of high school is a huge change from everything that you are used to in middle school. This is a whole new chapter in your life and you should take advantage of it. This is the start of something new. In middle school you have your reputation defined and when you start high school, you can become anyone you want. So make the best of the situation and be the very best that you can be. Your community has just grown.]]> 2021-09-28 23:27:45 UTC https://padlet.com/jnoel61/4qxawwo8wr5ikamk/wish/1776160507 jnoel61 https://padlet.com/jnoel61/4qxawwo8wr5ikamk/wish/1776161830 When you're a freshman, you would most likely be nervous about being around so much people. But eventually, the feeling goes away after some time. You don't HAVE to make friends but it is definitely recommended so that you would have someone to hang out with and talk to and study with for the four years of high school. Most of the teachers would be willing to help if you ask for it, so good luck.]]> 2021-09-28 23:28:49 UTC https://padlet.com/jnoel61/4qxawwo8wr5ikamk/wish/1776161830 jnoel61 https://padlet.com/jnoel61/4qxawwo8wr5ikamk/wish/1776162836 dear class of 2025 Dont come into school thinking its gonna be a movie because its not its pretty boring its the same as middle school just less rules and you can get arrested for dumb things or kicked out of school these years are important because they set up your life if you go to college if you want a job all this can be gotten through highschool so do well and actually try]]> 2021-09-28 23:29:33 UTC https://padlet.com/jnoel61/4qxawwo8wr5ikamk/wish/1776162836 jnoel61 https://padlet.com/jnoel61/4qxawwo8wr5ikamk/wish/1776163366 Dear, newcomers I know it's hard transitioning from junior high school to High school. You are growing into a young adult and are going through change or even making new friends. Please understand that you can be whatever you want to be. With hard work and dedication and work you but off because colleges will be looking at you.]]> 2021-09-28 23:29:57 UTC https://padlet.com/jnoel61/4qxawwo8wr5ikamk/wish/1776163366 jnoel61 https://padlet.com/jnoel61/4qxawwo8wr5ikamk/wish/1776164348 dear class of 2025 don´t slack off your freshman year because it would catch up to you in your senior year and it would mess up your chances in getting into your dream college, i know it might be hard but its worth it at the end, and just do your work in class and participate cause that counts a lot towards your grade cause i slacked off and now]]> 2021-09-28 23:30:42 UTC https://padlet.com/jnoel61/4qxawwo8wr5ikamk/wish/1776164348 jnoel61 https://padlet.com/jnoel61/4qxawwo8wr5ikamk/wish/1776165444 Dear class of 2023 when I first came to bcam I did not like it at all. It was different I did not like my teachers I felt very distance but I manage. I just kept my head down I did my work I stayed out the way I didnt really hang around school My advice to you is to do your work keep your head up don't let high school drag you cause it will.]]> 2021-09-28 23:31:33 UTC https://padlet.com/jnoel61/4qxawwo8wr5ikamk/wish/1776165444 jnoel61 https://padlet.com/jnoel61/4qxawwo8wr5ikamk/wish/1776166936 school is never easy but putting effort and trying your hardest will help you alot. freshman year might seem nerve racking and dont take it to serious but i believe you should take it serious so senior year you dont have too do much or if you try your best and do all your work you can even graduate early. And get into a good college]]> 2021-09-28 23:32:38 UTC https://padlet.com/jnoel61/4qxawwo8wr5ikamk/wish/1776166936 jnoel61 https://padlet.com/jnoel61/4qxawwo8wr5ikamk/wish/1776167782 Incoming freshman's I'll tell you that you have to be careful who you call your friends.You should also join school clubs because college don't only look at your grades but they also look at what you bring to the school meaning talent or sports you play.I know school can be stressful but you got this before you know it.]]> 2021-09-28 23:33:15 UTC https://padlet.com/jnoel61/4qxawwo8wr5ikamk/wish/1776167782