I’m going to be starting my sophomore year of high school in about two weeks’ time. This year, one of my math classes in AP Statistics. As far as I know, I am the only sophomore that’s going to be in the class- the rest are mostly seniors and a handful of juniors. I’m not as boastful of a person I used to be (I kinda sucked in freshman year), and I tend not to be a nervous person, either, especially when I’m put on the spot. I’m already aware (as aware as I can be) about the difficulty of the curriculum, but now I want to know about the social aspect of being in a class with people two years ahead. Will people even care I’m in there? Should I keep as low of a profile as possible in that class? How can I be a respectful lowerclassman and an upperclassmen course? I hope that if I don’t brag about it or am overtly nervous about being in the class, I should be fine, but it’s always nice to hear other opinions. I appreciate any and all advice of how to handle this type of situation. Thank you all!
My high school boyfriend was very smart and was always the young student in every class (not sure why he didn’t just skip a grade!). The rest of us older students were just impressed he was that smart! Just be yourself. You’ll be fine. Don’t overthink it.
DS was a freshman last year in classes full of mainly seniors.
My advice is to be careful and not let senioritis infect you too as you will not have college acceptance taken care of like them…good luck!
sophomore year i was the only student in my ap computer science class that wasn’t a senior. it was really awkward at the beginning of the year for me, but as long as you’re yourself you’ll be totally fine!!!
This is not unusual in our HS for language and math classes. I’m sure you’ll do fine. There’s only 1 yr between you and likely many of he student. Agr wise it could even be less. My son graduated HS at 17 and will actually start college at 17. Some of his peers are almost 19.
I’ve never experienced this but I think you’ll be fine. There’s only a one or two year age difference between you and your classmates. Although some upperclassmen joke around about underclassmen, you don’t have to worry too much as many of them probably already have friends who are underclassmen and really won’t bother you. I think making friends of all different ages and grades really made my high school experience better- right now, one of my closest friends is a sophomore in college 
My daughter was the only freshman in her PreCalc class, with Juniors and Seniors (no sophomores). She was fine. If anything, they respected her because she was just as qualified for the class as they were. It was a collaborative classroom, and the older students were comfortable asking her for help when she understood something that didn’t come as quickly to them. You’ll be fine.
Stupid advice maybe but be yourself! Last year (my freshman year) I was in a handful of classes with only upperclassmen. It really wasn’t bad- they’re only a couple years older, so don’t be intimidated. Just be friendly. In my experience, everyone was just impressed and stuff, never made fun of me or anything. Just be nice and talk to them like normal people.
I wouldn’t worry about it. Just don’t act like a freshman (shouldn’t be a problem–you’re a sophomore now!) The only real downside is that all of the wonderful senior friends you make in the class will graduate and leave, but that happens all the time.
Lots of high school classes have kids from every grade and they work together just fine. The orchestra may have a freshman violinist who becomes first chair. Probably isn’t the only freshman in the orchestra, but may be the most important.
It is unlikely they’ll be very social at first, so don’t expect to sit with them at lunch, but if you see a classmate working on homework, feel free to join him and ask for help.
I transferred freshman year to a new high school and was in a math class full of people, not only older than me, but also people who I had never known. People just naturally assumed I was a new student in their grade and were incredibly accepting and nice. It wasn’t until late soph year, that most of my upperclassmen friends realized that I wasn’t even in their grade. Try to not be that person who jumps at every opportunity to correct the teacher or seems very arrogant. You’ll be fine!
When I was a freshman I took spanish 3 honors and was in a class full of only juniors and seniors. Just be yourself, they most likely won’t think any less of you. Just focus on doing good in the class rather than impressing your other classmates
Hey same situation as you bro! I’m going to be taking AP Spanish Language in a class full of 80% seniors (rising sophomore btw)
THere are two scenarios:
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You are very smart. You will do well in class. In a mixed class, nobody will care what grade you are in.
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You think you are smart. You are taking an AP class as a sophomore but are not ready for it. If you find this to be te case, then see if you can switch out. DOn’t get a bad grade in an AP class you are taking before you are ready.