High school questions???? I'm a freshman?

Question

Alright, I have a few questions so....
1. My high school said that honors classes get about 2 and 1/2 hours of homework a night, and 1 and 1/2 hours of homework for non-honors classes. I'm in a lot of honors classes, and if what they say is true, that would mean that I'm spending close to 9 hours a day on homework. That seems impossible though, because I would never sleep then. I expected a lot of homework, but I thought it would be only about 3 hours a night. So, how much homework is usually given in high school, and how should I deal with it if it's more than I thought?

2. I am going to be completely lost. We had our orientation already, and we got a tour of the school, and I sort of found my way around, but our school is a lot bigger than I thought. And my classes happen to be all over the place, and no where near my locker. They said teachers are only lenient on tardies for the first day. After that, your expected to know where your going. I also have no idea how to manage all my stuff either, without being near my locker. We have 4 minute passing periods, by the way.

3. The upperclassmen. I found out today that I'm the only freshman in my row of lockers, so I'm kind of scared that I'll get pushed around in the rush to get everything at the beginning and ending of every day. And the hallways were crowded today with only freshman, so I don't know what I'll do when there's a bunch of people around.

4. What to do at lunch. I have no friends in my lunch period, so I'm kind of worried about what to do if I don't have anyone to sit with. I sat bymyself everyday last year, but I at least had a table to myself, and there were only 8th graders, not the whole school having lunch at one time.

And finally, 5. How to balance life in general. I'm in golf, newspaper, and I want to audition for the plays/musicals, and possibly play softball. Plus, I have homework, and other obligations that I have to do outside of school. And I still want to be able to have sometime to hang out with my friends. My best friend is a year younger than me, so he's still in middle school, and I'm afraid I'll never get to see him. I have an anxiety disorder, so I get really worried and stressed easily.

Thanks to anyone who can help me out, even if you can only answer one or two of my questions. I know this was long, so thanks for even reading it. Anything will help me out.

Answer 1

1) Haha, omg, no. Occasionally they will throw something huge at you, but I NEVER had 9 hours a day, and I took all honors classes. At most I had maybe an hour, hour and half. It's closer to 2 1/2 hours per week or something. Don't worry, I think all schools just like to throw out exaggerations like that. If it IS more than you thought, try to have a study hall in place. You can really get lots done in one!



2) Depending on your school, there should be signs everywhere pointing which way the classroom numbers are, so use those. Also, at the end of your class period, you can ask the teacher if they know where Room #___ is. They'll help you. With managing your stuff, I recommend using a backpack. You'll just have to be smart with binders/folders, set it up so you can grab one binder for all of your classes until you have an opportunity to go to your locker again (For instance, at lunch).



3. I think you'll be okay honestly. It kind of depends on when you get there, but you'll just have to worm your way through until you get to your locker. No one will call you out on being a freshman. Just be quick at your locker! It's so annoying when people slowwlllyyy do what they have to.



4. If you don't have anyone to sit with, look for a table with people who you KNOW are freshmen, and look friendly. Just go up and say "Hey, I don't know anyone in this lunch very well yet. Is it okay if I sit here?" If they have the nerve to say no, they aren't people you want to be friends with anyway.



5. You kind of settle into a rhythm. For instance, during lacrosse season, I just kind of had to work my homework around practices. Use part of your weekend to do some work in advance to lessen your load for the coming week. Also use Fridays to see your friends, since you can just sleep in on Saturdays.



Good luck!<3 Freshman year is a lot of fun, way better than middle school, and I'm sure you'll be fine!(:

Answer 2

1. That's not true. They always say that. You won't have that much homework. You'll probably only need to spend an hour at most on homework from each honors class, and anything that will take you more than that definitely won't be due the next day. They try to give you a lot of time to complete assignments.



2. You'll learn your way around super quick. By the second day you'll know exactly how to get from class to class. And since you're a Freshman, the teacher's will be very lenient, even though they said only for the first day. You probably won't even use your locker. I haven't used a locker since 8th grade and they don't even give them out at my school, you have to request one. But if you do need it, you'll find a way. You could always go during lunch too. If you can, try to get to school early on the first day so you can make sure you know how to get to all of your classes.



3. You probably won't be pushed around. The hallways usually aren't super crowded or anything and the upperclassmen are the last people you'll see rushing. They're a lot calmer than the Freshmen



4. Try to make friends in the class you have before lunch if you all have the same lunch time. Last year I was at a brand new school and I knew absolutely no one. So I had to be brave, go up to a table of kids that looked nice and I asked them if I could sit there. It was terrifying, but it worked. The worst they could say is "No". And then you just go find somewhere else to sit. You'll find people to sit with eventually. Or, someone will just come sit at your table and you'll make friends by accident. Happens all the time.



5. Homework first. No matter what. You will fail the entire year soooo easily if you don't do your assignments. Trust me. Homework is the most important. But aside from that, you're going to have to choose what means the most to you. You'll probably have to choose between some electives. It depends on the schedule.

But you'll have time to do everything. Just make sure you put your school work first. I have social anxiety disorder so I know how hard things can be, but it'll be okay. Just be calm. It will be extremely stressful, but trust me, you'll get through it.

Answer 3

1. I don't think they'll give you that EVERYDAY. Maybe 2-3 times a week.

2. Lol i was a freshman last year and i felt the same way! People are realllyyy nice and will show you around, if you're ever lost just ask a teacher and s/he'll show you the way. And also in my school they assigned upperclassmen to help you out the first couple days.

3.Don't worry about it, just dont act too "freshmany", you'll just be there a a couple times a day.

4. Try to make friends in your classes, or if you like to be alone you can help out in the office and they give you hours and stuff. Or you can switch your schedule if you want.

5. It'll probably be hard the first couple weeks, but im sure you'll get used to it! Or if you feel really burdened you can drop one of them :(



SORRYYYY if my answers were kinda vague, i didnt really read read the whole thing lol.

Answer 4

1. I doubt this is true. They probably just made a really rough estimate. It all depends on how efficiently and fast you do your homework. I wouldnt worry about this too much though. If you do get handed too much homework then you should either just skip out on some of it sometimes or talk to your teachers about having too much homework. Im sure theyll be leniant.



2. The teachers are usually pretty easy with tardies. Its usually about the first week that teachers are most easiest with being late. But if you continue to be late over and over, then yuo should definatly talk to your teachers about that and see if you cant work something out. If that doesnt work then talk to your counselor and see what he/ she can do.



3. I don't actually know what will happen in this scenario, as every school is different. But if you do get pushed around a lot and such then you should consider getting your stuff out of your locker BEFORE the first bell even rings. That way everyone wouldnt be in a rush. Or you could just simply not use your locker at all and just carry everything you need from home to school without a backpack. Or if they allow you to carry backups to you each class (my school does) then cary everything in a backpack and dont worry about your locker.



4. My suggestion is make new friends! I know the first few weeks are probably the worst, but once you sit in class with a lot of people you begin to slowly bond with them more and more and before you know it you could already have a little friend group. But for the first few weeks i would suggest just sit outside or someplace mildly secret and just listen to music.



5. Trust me, homework really is not as big of an issue as you would think. They make it seem like a lot but its not. If you ever get pounded down with homework, it wont be every day. only a few days. And as far as extra acitivities like musicals and such you should do that! they will give you more credits, and on top of that they could be a lot funner than just sitting at home after school. its also a great way to meet new people and friends since its doing something different than just sitting in a classroom with a bunch of people.

Answer 5

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