By Ramir Wearen
Most people don't know how to prepare for life after high school until it’s too late. Typically high school could be the most challenging period of time in someone's life. Why, you ask? Freshman year, you’re coming straight out of middle school - Everything counts, No more time for drama and if you’re in fights and conflict you jeopardize how successful you’ll be in the following year and if you do poorly that could affect your academic placement in the following years. Sophomore year, the year where you realize after summer break who are your “friends” who you should surround yourself with. In this period, in my experience, is when you discover the true meaning of having “self- identity.” You're now in your second year of high school and no longer in the “newbie” category. This period really tests your leadership skills. Academically, I call sophomore year the “safe zone.” If you had a lot of mistakes and hiccups in you freshman year, this year will be the time to restore and redeem where you will be placed in the years following. You should work harder, build a stronger work ethic, improve studying habits and build relationships with people who can be beneficial to you in the long run. Word of advice: If you go to a much smaller school and over the years you’ll have the same teachers make sure you build a good reputation for yourself - don’t be the one everyone dislikes. Finally, “The calm before the Storm” aka Junior Year. In this year most people typically have more freedom in their personal life and school life but just like freshman year you have to work for the future also known as “senior year.” In this period I think it would be important to plan for after high school. Some may say it’s a tad bit too early but personally I don't think so and trust me I’m speaking from experience! Start to plan for higher studies during your junior year. Besides testing this year, it’ll be perfect for planning even during the summer so once you get into your senior year you’ll be ten steps ahead. I recommend joining college prep programs, summer academic programs, beginning college search, and beginning to weigh out your interest for major purposes if you’re planning to go to college. Lastly, senior year…Well I’m in my senior year so before I speak too soon I will end this article off here and keep you posted. Good luck! Check out EducationPlanner.org to prepare middle school and high school students for life beyond high school. For studying and opportunities to get ahead I recommend Khan Academy, College Board, Quizlet and Brainly.
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Lynn Girven
4/24/2022 04:49:54 am
I love your perspective, and encourage you to talk to lower school kids, maybe Ms. Simmons could arrange something. At the very least teachers could share your article. We have to many programs to enrich student's education, and I wish more took advantage of them!
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Luci
4/26/2022 07:41:34 am
I like when you said freshmen s should focus on our self's and not fights and other drama.
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Ahdon
4/26/2022 07:53:20 am
i love the story
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