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Quick Tips

 

Basic Tips for High School Freshmen:

  1. Feeling Overwhelmed is Normal: It’s okay to feel a bit overwhelmed at first.
  2. A Major Milestone: High school is an important step in your life journey.
  3. Enjoy and Have Fun: Make sure to enjoy your high school years and have fun.
  4. Address Problems Early: Deal with any issues as soon as they arise to prevent them from becoming bigger problems.

Clubs:

Joining clubs is a key part of the high school experience with many benefits, helping students adjust better to high school life. Clubs allow you to:

  1. Meet New Friends: Make new friends and strengthen existing friendships.
  2. Have Fun: Enjoy activities you’re passionate about.
  3. Learn New Things: Gain new knowledge and skills.
  4. Explore Your Interests: With many clubs available, find one that interests you and get involved.

Sports:

  • South High offers a variety of sports, including many new options beyond those in middle school.
  • No experience? No problem! Now is a great time to start playing a sport.
  • The athletic department and coaches are eager to get you involved.
  • Remember, it's never too early or too late to start a sport!

Buses:

If you don’t know your bus number, here’s what you can do:

  • Ask the security guards outside the front entrance for assistance.
  • Check the bus schedule near the front doors of the lobby.
  • Log in to the IC Student Portal to view your transportation information.
  • Ask the main office.

Lunch:

  • Eating is important! It helps you stay focused in class.
  • Adding money to your lunch account is much easier than carrying cash.

Management and Organization:

  • Use the 9th grade orientation day to get familiar with the school.
  • Remember where your classes are; your teachers expect you to be on time after the first few days.
  • Use your assignment planner; it really helps.
  • Make good use of your free time by spending it in the library.
  • If you need help, visit your guidance counselor.
  • Don’t skip homework; doing it is one of the easiest ways to raise your grades.

Guidance Counselor:

  • Counselors in high school are very important and helpful.
  • They assist with adding or dropping classes.
  • They schedule your classes.
  • Your counselor is a major resource throughout your high school career.
  • Get to know your counselor; once they know you, they can better understand your likes and dislikes.

Locker Tips:

  • Avoid Visiting Every Period: Try not to go to your locker between every class to save time.
  • Carry Your Backpack: It’s okay to carry your backpack with you throughout the day to keep your essentials handy.
  • Use Free Time Wisely: Stop by your locker during free periods, lunch, or other breaks.
  • Plan Your Visits: Fit locker visits into your daily schedule to make your day more efficient.