<p>Hey. Well, I am in the 9th grade, and I decided to go to my local highschool, instead of the arts school I was at. So, its huge. And I haven't made barely any friends that I like, and I have't joined anything, because there is nothing for me to join, its too late in the year. The only other option I have would be go to an Academic Magnet school...your required 5 AP classes to graduate, its a tough school. Its also, about 45 minutes away from home, meaning, I would have to ride the bus, and my parents would never let me drive to school because I have to go the highway, so it would be bus through graduation. I don't know what to do. My school now, has 3000 kids, and the other has 515, plus sports and stuff...my local school offers all the same opportunities as the Academic one...we can't afford private school...so I don't know..what do I do!!?? I can't find my crowd, anywhere. I'm hopeless. The only good thing is my grades have changed a whole lot from last year. Last year being D's and F's, this year being B's...its been alright...I need help though!</p>
<p>anyone????????</p>
<p>i know it must be hard... but i say just hang in there. when i started high school, i dropped all of my old friends and had to start out fresh. i really hated it in the beginning (because i liked studying, and it seemed like no one else did), but as i got older and started taking harder classes, i was surrounded by other kids who were just like me and i began to make a lot of friends. now, i have like 10 really good friends that i do everything with, and im really gonna miss hs. i think you'll find people you like because you're in a big enough school (1000 more than mine), and just join stuff next year. it seems easy to give up when things arent going your way, but what if you're not happy at the other smaller school? my opinion is to tough it out and see what happens... i hope i helped a little, and dont worry too much...</p>
<p>My advice is to join a club or a sport, even if you aren't that great at a sport try to be a manager or keep the books for basketball or something like that. Its a good way to meet new people (esp. in such a big school). I remember I was so nervous going to hs, but now as a senior I love it. Also make friends with your teachers, by talking to them after class, participating in class discussions. It's always good to have a teacher you can talk to, and I'm sure they'll do things to help make the transition easier for you. I'd stick it out for a little while, and if you really don't like it switch. I know lots of people who change schools (because of moving) and now they are the most popular kids at school. Good Luck :)</p>
<p>Freshmen should not panic... that's just one rule to live by. High school will take care of you whether you like it or not.</p>
<p>I'm a junior and if I could graduate this year I would...I'm involved in extracurriculars and AP courses and have friends but I'm just TIRED of High School...and our crap-ass faculty and administration aren't making it any better...just about all of my teachers are PUSHOVERS...they don't even TRY to challenge us...and I have gotten absolutely NO SAT prep from my school...I have to do it all by myself...</p>
<p>for example...My Gifted American Literature teacher is the WORST teacher I've ever had...she doesn't teach, she just tries to be all of the students' friend...and she has absolutely no control over her classroom...I have to go in the Commons (cafeteria) during class to do my damn work in peace...It's only like 10 people in the class and it sounds like 30!!!...If I was principal I'd get rid of her...</p>
<p>i can relate. I just moved to CA for my senior year and it's hard because it's supposed to be the big social year and everything, and I still haven't found a great group of people I like hanging out with. It gets me down sometimes because I want to be having more fun, but I also know that it takes time to meet people you really like, and it is only my first year here. I joined a couple of clubs, but I'm still waiting to find a group. One thing that keeps me a little upbeat is that even if I don't meet anyone I really like, I will be off to college next year with a fresh start and tons of other new people =)</p>
<p>Thanks guys. You helped a lot!! I'm going to try to take a few honors classes next year, because this year I have none... :( and maybe I'll find more kids like me. Thanks a ton though!!!</p>
<p>eat beef it helps</p>
<p>You'll ease in.
I had to move right before high school started and it kinda sucks in the beginning.
And you dont have to just hang out with kids like yourself.
Be more open, some of my friends are complete opposites of me.</p>