<p>I just started my freshman year of HS about a month ago, and I can't seem to find anyone to be more than a "Hi, How's It Goin'?, Bye" type of friend. It is nearly impossible to talk to anyone who is not in any of your classes without them being like "I'm a senior, why are you talking to me?" I feel like I am the only one who can't tell who is a senior, sophomore, freshman, etc. Everyone else has connections from going to public school before, but I have been in private school all my life. My other 2 friends have also been in privates all their lives, but one has an older brother at the school, and the other is ULTRA charismatic. Last year I had loads of friends, but here I just can't connect. I am a person who is always surrounded by friends but not exactly popular, but that doesn't seem to be happening here. I tried out for the play, which I don't think I'll make, I certainly did not make volleyball, and the clubs conflict with my lessons and sports. I think the only way out of this situation is to go back to private school next year, or maybe even this year. But I worked really hard to get into this special program at my current HS, and I think my parents will be really disappointed because I have been pretending I love the school. Any ideas for making real friends and getting "accepted"</p>
<p>I recommend looking into making some applications to boarding schools. Many schools offer generous financial aid....so don't be put off by the cost. You will need to register for and take the SSAT exam and then you can begin applying.
<a href="http://www.boardingschoolreview.com/%5B/url%5D">www.boardingschoolreview.com/</a></p>
<p>This alternative gives you some time and see what you think in the Spring when your acceptances will be arriving. Stop pretending and realize that you have some time to work on all of this. If you think the program is soooo much better than what boarding school can offer I would be surprised. Where do kids from your HS go to college?</p>
<p>I sent you a pm, Hazmat, thnx a lot again!!!</p>
<p>When I first started at my new school (not public) I thought that I would never be able to relax and get to know everyone. Needless to say, nowadays I can't imagine ever feeling uncomfortable at my schoo. Just in case you will be truly miserable by the end of the year, put in a few applications, but by the end of the year you'll probably have settled in and found a group of friends. By the way, are there any other new kids in your grade? Usually at schools the new kids band together for the first few months, and then break off and make other friends. That's always a possibility.</p>
<p>When I saw this thread I had to answer. I started out as a freshman in a public high school after spending my entire life in private schools. I went to the school with so many expectations. It was hard at first because I didn't know a single person. So I started talking with the people in my classes and then those friendships branched out to include other people. I never thought about it but there are people who want to become friends with you. Sure there are people who just seem to want to exclude you but what would be the point of hanging out with them in the first place if they can't accept you. Also, don't give up so soon. It's only the first month of school and you never know what might happen tommorow. Good luck!</p>