If you can never find your way to class, take a map. Some schools provide these at the orientation. You can also ask at the front office and they will be happy to help you.
Know where your classes are. Try to find what floor, class, hallway, or side of the school your classes are in.
Is everything in your backpack? (Books, Folders, Pencils, etc) Do you have your schedule? Gym clothes? Is your back-to-school outfit on your dresser, hanging on closet/door?
If you always forget your locker combo, try this trick. On the inside cover of a notebook, write your locker combo like a math problem. Example: 24+16=42. So then your locker combo is 24,16,42; even though the equation was wrong. Plus, nobody knows that it is your combo. Keep your locker organized. It will be easier to find the things that you need. Don’t worry if you forget your locker combination. Someone in the office can help you.
Take an emergency kit with you either in your locker or your bag. You might need it. Keep a schedule with you. It will keep you organized for the day, or you could make your own. Tell yourself what you are going to do for the day.
Get a pass from your teacher to stop by your locker. This way, you can get your stuff and not be in trouble for being late. Find shortcuts to get to class. Maybe if you go through the middle staircase, you can get to the second period quicker! Don’t stop and talk! This is no excuse to be late. Don’t let slow people make you late for class. If people are being slow, say, “Excuse me. " Don’t push or hurt them.
It is always a good idea to do extra credit work and even if the teacher didn’t ask for any. Some schools provide student planners or agendas. Make use of this and write down homework, important dates, to-do lists, and anything else you need to remember. They will help you to be prepared.
Tell your parents how your day went. Was it good? Okay? Perfect? Terrible? A Nightmare? Talk to your parents. They will listen. Get into the habit of this every day; it’s a great way to stay connected and not have them pry it out of you. If you have an older sibling try to ask them about middle school (it’s even better if you’re going to the same school as them).
Avoid gossip as well. Nobody likes to be friends with the girl who’s in everyone’s business, and in every conversation. And not in a good way. Don’t get into other people’s business. It’s not your business! Don’t get frustrated too quickly. Try to keep cool and keep your anger in check. Don’t focus on boys (or girls). Focus on your grades and classes. This will help you in the long run, more specifically high school, college, and beyond, as you will have a clear view of your academic goals as a priority.
Have more friends than just your best friend, just in case something happens between you guys. Always be open to new friends.
Don’t change yourself for someone else or because they’re not satisfied with who you are. Be yourself and not a second class version of someone else.
If you want to wear perfume, that’s a good choice, but don’t spray too much that it looks like you’re trying to get noticed! Feel free to skip makeup altogether if you like. Do it only if you feel like it.
