High School Experience

High school…what is there to say about it? Many would tell you that it’s like a jungle of sorts, others say it changes you. Many students including myself, go through all four years of high school setting goals and standards for themselves after they graduate. Your teachers and your councilors tell you that it’s a bumpy road but “you’ll get through it”. Well I can personally tell you that high school was none of that.

Most students entering into freshman year are nervous. There entering into a big new school full of opportunity and mystery. They venture out into the unknown with the fears of getting lost, not being able to make friends or having no one to sit with at lunch. My freshman year experience was very different. Instead of walking into a new school I entered the same school I had been at for the previous 10 years. I still had recess, snack time and gym class. While all my friends left to start a new adventure in life, I was stuck in middle school. Although tough at some points my year turned out to be life changing.I was able to try new things by stepping outside of my comfort zone. I also learned to thrive in new leadership opportunities. This year was a major transition in my life and learned new things about myself I never else would have learned. In this year I developed skills that have impacted my life up until this point and plan to use in my journey into college and far

High school, for many, is commonly termed as “the greatest four years of your life.” It is stopping for coffee with your friends while listening to your favorite songs on the way to school in the morning. It is staring at the clock waiting for the bell to ring to finally go to your favorite class of the day. It is staying after a long day of class for meetings, clubs, or sports, or it is spending Friday nights with your best friends performing under the football field lights. High school can be many different experiences for different people, but most importantly, for me, it was learning essential values of life while shaping me into the person that I am today.

High school seems like the longest four years of a student’s life. Coming to

I played golf my junior year after Coach Dohner said he heard that I had golfed when I was younger and he was in need of golfers. I earned a varsity spot and we won the school’s first regional championship and had a lot of fun during the season. Basketball was

It’s a timeless cliche that high school is all about growing up and getting a fresh start. But the only reason why this statement remains timeless is because there is some truth to it. When I first walked through the doors on my first day here, it honestly felt like a new beginning. Honestly, it doesn’t feel like I’ve been here that long. In my mind it’s only been a few weeks since school started but nonetheless, this place has impacted me a lot. It is true that you have to grow up a bit once you get to high school. Don’t get me wrong, I’m still a goofy and random kid, just ask my friends. However, when I started I was challenged to look at my studies from a new perspective. No longer is anything just one plus four equals five or c-a-t spells

High school is an experiment to prepare young people for the adult world. Having to come over to High School from Midlle school was a huge transformation. Having to do a great mass of home work each night, is hard. But the only hard thing is high school is knowing that you cant graduate. Being in my shoes Freshman year of High School is very hard, but I knew what to do to be successful and achieve great things.

Students who are becoming freshmen often ask “what’s it like to be in high school?” High school is not what you think. Freshmen don’t get pushed in lockers, there's not that one popular girl who shoves other students books out of their hands, and the cafeteria is not the most embarrassing place to be. High school is not an amicable. If you really think high school is a amicable place where students smile at each other, think again. Here is some advice from my high school experience.

Getting cut from the team in my freshmen year changed my life and it was a very pivotal moment. Failure taught me not to give up on anything because hard work will pay off. I also became a stronger student since you have to maintain good grades in order to stay on the team. From learning the plays and paying attention in practice it gave me the confidence I need to excel in the classroom because it showed me if you put your mind to it you will succeed. Finally I am thankful for the experience because now I am living proof that determination is the key to

Now high school can be a big pain in the butt, but in reality, what would you be doing at home if you weren't in school? Probably just sitting down and eating. High school is a big responsibility and a big change. Teacher's don't mean to scare you by giving you a ton of homework they're just getting you ready for the rest of your life because that is their job. You do get a lot of freedom, stress really kicks in and the people in the hallway can get on your nerves, but in the end High School is a great

As we go on in life we face many challenges and new situations that we deal with. A new situation that most people deal with is college and all the changes that come along with it. What many people don't realize is that high school, in many ways, is similar and differrent from college. Not only are people changing but the surroundings and work change as well. There are some things that seem to never change such as some work and people.

Three years ago, I never would have imagined I would be who I am today. Three years ago, I enrolled Norton High School, terrified of the unknown, but now, I am excited for the unknown. For I know myself better, as do I understand the world around me now. I never comprehended such a simple activity called marching band, would have impacted my outlook on life forever.

Socializing at a football game; dancing at prom; maintaining a 4.0 GPA; earning college scholarships; and achieving valedictorian. These are all things I want to achieve in my highschool years because I understand the memories and experiences teenagers gain from high school can be life changing. With knowing this, I spend everyday working towards my goals and enjoying my high school experiences while they last. This is because I dedicate my time to school and enjoying social experiences rather than pursuing a stressful and time consuming part-time job. 62% of students that have a part-time job, experience stress and loss of time for schoolwork and social experiences, causing them to fail classes and never achieve their goals. Some things a teenager experiences in high school may even form the basis for a teenager’s future values and character. As precious as our teenage years may be, most teenagers are spending their time and freedom with unnecessary and stressful part-time work.

If you ask my parents about me they will say that I am talkative, loud, sometimes shy, and of course a little obnoxious. I had my parents answer five questions about me and their high school experiences. The first question was: What do you see as your child's greatest strengths or skills overall? My dad wrote “ Gabbie is a very determined individual. Even though things don’t always come easy for her, she tries over and over again, until she’s got it. “.My mom wrote “ Gabbie is kind, caring, and compassionate. She is always willing to help others and has a big heart. She is dedicated and puts all her effort into accomplishing challenges. “ . Question number two was: What do you hope your child says about his/her experience in school this year? My dad wrote “ I hope that Gabbie learns skills that she can take out into the work field. Although, I want her to have fun and make memories. “ . My mom wrote “ My hope is that Gabbie says that her freshman year of high school is full of learning experiences, life lessons, and unforgettable. “. The third question was : What was your experience like in high school? My dad wrote “ I couldn’t wait until school got out and hang out with my friends. I thought school was about what group you were with and I later found out that wasn’t important. “ . My mom wrote “ I was part of a very small class in high school. We were a very close class and we also had great relationships with our teachers. I have

I could not believe what had happened. I was standing in line by the water fountains with my classmates waiting to get to class. All the sudden, I felt a hand squeeze my butt and I heard four of my male classmates laugh and say something behind me. I was so embarrassed, and I tried to tell myself that it didn't actually happen. I spent the rest of the school week debating whether or not it was an accident, but I knew it wasn't. After that, I started to be more intimidated by the boys in my class. Everything I did seemed to revolve around their opinion. I felt like this for a while before this incident happened, but afterwards is when I began to realize the effect what their actions and opinions had over me every day. I stopped raising my hand in class, even though I knew the answer. I did this because I didn't want the boys to think I was "too nerdy" or a “teacher’s pet”. I rolled my skirt because I thought it would make them like me more. Looking back now, I can't believe how much I let my male classmates distract me. All of this worrying and distraction had a great effect on my academic performance. I went to a coed middle and grade school, and now I am attending an all-girls high school. I am significantly happier, and I am accomplishing so much more in a variety of different areas of my life. Same-sex schools help students perform better in class by limiting the distractions that are present in coed schools, varied teaching styles to fit them, and boosting students’