Welcome to English 9 Honors. You have just embarked on a spanking new journey; the high school experience. Believe me, you will survive, if not excel. Tell me about it. I would like two separate posts (meaning you are going to hit the comment bar twice to provide two different comments.
Post 1: Talk to me about your experience so far. What has eight days of high school revealed to you about this environment? I would like to hear about your feelings, your expectations, your hopes, your apprehensions. What do you like about it; what could you do without (besides your English teacher? Please be as frank as possible and, as always, remember our forum. (Should be a minimum of ten sentences)
Post 2: Please respond to a classmate's post. (Should be a minimum of eight sentences)
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ReplyDeleteI am one lucky duck; I get to post the first comment. The first eight days of high school have gone by fast. I have found out that students and teachers are more laid back. Teachers will not hold your hand any more and to me, that is a definite benefit. One aspect of high school that I adore dearly is lockers. Although sometimes I do have issues with my lock, lockers are magnificent because students do not have to carry all their materials and textbooks around. One aspect I could do without would be waking up early for school. I’m clearly not a morning person. I am looking forward to the rest of high school. The first eight days have been enjoyable and I survived the first full week of high school. I am definitely ready for countless weeks to come.
ReplyDeleteEight days of El Segundo High has revealed to me where the term "urban jungle" comes from. El Segundo High is wild and alive with students and teachers surviving in the hectic environment. One thing that makes me apprehensive about being in a new school is the responsibility and workload. It is clear to me that if a student does not stay vigilant of both their grades and their behavior then they will become easy prey for the teachers and faculty. I expect that trying to survive will be no easy task, but I hope to approach it as a new challenge rather than impending doom. However scary it is though, one thing that I really enjoy about the high school that makes up for the rest is having so many new students. It is not that I dislike my long-time friends and classmates, but it is nice to see some fresh faces. One thing I could do without is some of the looks the upperclassmen give me. Maybe I am just paranoid, but I swear that some of them are trying to stare me down. As far as being ready for high school, I will be honest. I am not ready for high school, and I probably never will be. Regardless, I have to go to school so I guess I will just have to give it my best. Wish me good luck!
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ReplyDeleteDarn it you got the first post! I knew I should have posted my comment before I went to see that movie! Anyways you must have some fabulous teachers because most of my teachers are insane! Except for Ms. G of course, but that is a given. The lockers are awesome I have to agree with you there, but I always get scared that I will forget my binders so I just end up carrying my things around. As for the early hours, I think that you will get used to it. Maybe I am just saying that because I am a morning person, but you have four years to adjust. Glad to see that your first eight school days have been enjoyable, and all I have left to say is good luck! You probably will not need it because you seem as ready for high school as you say that you are, but a little luck always helps!
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ReplyDeleteFor me, high school has basically met my expectations. The work load however, has been more than I anticipated. Homework is obviously not one of my preferred activities but I am realizing just how much of it I am going to have on a daily basis. High school is more stressful and the teachers are not nearly as lenient. I'm starting to realize how much I'm going to have to work balancing school and extra curricular activities and everything else. Some classes I am looking forward to, and am excited about them. But their are the few that I am truly dreading and can already tell that they will either be tremendously dull or extremely difficult, neither of which are too appealing. One feature of high school that I know I will always enjoy are the lockers. I don't have to carry everything around anymore! As I continue on throughout high school, though, I know there are sure to be many more positive and negative factors. For now, however, I am ready and eager for the year(s) to come.
ReplyDeleteThese eight days of high school have felt as if it's been five months. It isn't that I am not enjoying high school but I'm already anxious for summer to come again. I have survived a full week of high school and I know I can handle it because I do not find it difficult at all. High school does have a different environment from middle school, only because we are no longer treated like kindergardeners. We have to be even more responsible of our work and take school much more seriously because even freshman year counts into college. Yet, there are things that I enjoy and that is lockers. Lockers make every transportation for me much easier. It truly does feel like a pound of bricks have been lifted off of my back. Although, I can do without the "hallway traffic". I haven't been late between classes yet, but I struggle getting through the A building because the whole student body passes through there. I will eventually get used to that but for now I worry about being tardy or not. I am definitely looking forward to these next four years and this year with Ms. G.
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ReplyDeleteI agree with everything you stated in your post. High school will be a handful and some classes will leave me sleeping. We are also going to receive much more homework and I'm not a fan of that. In the long run, all the homework will be a part of our grades which is what colleges will be looking at. As well as the classes we decide to take. On the other hand, you do make a point in how high school will be stressful because we will need to balance everything out. We will be stressed continuously throughout our four years, but we'll eventually be accustomed to that. I most definitely agree with you on lockers! Lockers are so useful for us. Let's enjoy these next four years!
Eight days down, one heck of a lot more to go... Just over a week ago, I started the journey that some people described as "4 years of prison" and others saying "It's the best thing that was ever created." That "thing" is high school. After 8 days of high school, what has been revealed to me is that it definitely isn't middle school anymore. For example, in middle school, if you fail a class, you can just make it up with summer school, pass the class in summer, and everything is back to normal. On the other hand, in high school, if you fail a class, you are as some people say in France, "Le-screwed!" That "F" stays in your transcript and when you apply to college, that "F" is a major decisive factor; if you keep the grades at that level, you will be denied, no doubt about it, and if you improve your grades significantly throughtout the 4 years, that "F" will be a sign saying "GET HIM/HER NOW!" As of now, my feelings toward high school are on the positive side. My expectations of high school is sometimes having an unbearable workload, especially for the Juniors and Seniors taking all those hectic AP and Honors courses. My hopes for high school is to be very successful and am anticipating the best to come and knock on my front door. What I like so far about high school is the fact that, as most of the people have replied to this blog, I have a locker to myself. LOCKERS ARE LIFESAVERS! My backpack won't have to weigh the Earth down any more whenever I put it on the ground! Instead, I can put my supplies and textbooks in my locker and take them out whenever I need them. What I DON'T like about high school is the hefty workload. To be honest, ever since the first day of school, it seems as if I have no time left for anything anymore, such as hanging out with friends. Other than all the negative things, I am looking forward to a fun and exciting 4 year journey!
ReplyDeleteMy first days of High School, are exactly what I thought they would be. I have had homework everyday, since the first day of High School. High School is way different from Middle School, but I enjoy it very much. Now that I have learned the pattern of High School I envy Middle School. In High School we have way more responsibility, and the teachers expect us to be more mature. I have a strong feeling I will do well, but I have to make sure I stay on top of my work. Some things I really love about High School is the lockers, and how we are allowed to use our phone during snack and lunch. The lockers make my "School" life so much easier. But I am excited for all the opportunities High School will bring me!
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ReplyDeleteI agree with many things you stated in your post. I am anxious for summer too, and it's not that I don't like High School. I had the same issue with moving through the A Building, because you are literally in a traffic jam! When I FINALLY get to my locker, I grab my books, and start sprinting too class. Because everything counts in High School. The environment is so different! I feel like I am way more responsible in High School, and I am always checking Ms. G's website to make sure I don't miss anything. I always feel stressed out, because I feel like I left something at home or forgot to do my homework. But the experience has been a joy so far. Wohh Go High School!
High school so far has been pretty simple for me. I think the middle school I went to prepared me for the next four years perfectly. I've been used to the lockers, the countless hours of homework, and insane teachers. I might be wrong but I might have already seen it all. Scratch that, the crowds are the worst, especially during passing period. Sometimes it's like a mosh pit in the halls, it's a bit overwhelming. I love how all of my teachers have websites where I can easily find all my homework. I'll never have to write it down ever again, nor will I ever get in trouble for forgetting to write it down. I could definitely live without the awkward moments of being by myself when I can't find my friends anywhere. Anyways, high school for me hasn't been too much of a change since middle school.
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ReplyDeleteI couldn't possible agree more with your post! Even though the new school year started just a little under 2 weeks ago, I want summer to come back ASAP! What happened to days where homework took 45 mins at most to complete??? Now in high school, we have to use our time wisely because we'll be fortunate to have homework that takes an hour to do! The part I agree with you the most is the responsibility we need. For example, in middle school, we could have a test one day, not study, and easily achieve an A. In high school, studying one night is probably equivalent in importance as completing a project in middle school. Another major part in your post that I agree with is the amount of traffic in the A building. Almost every day, I have to use the bathroom during passing period. By the time I get through the traffic, reach my locker, get what I need, and get out of the traffic, I won't have time to use the bathroom and then, obviously, I will have to go through a minimum of 2 periods with a full bladder! It's absolute torture! Anyway, I wish all of the Class of 2014 the best of luck with high school!
The first days of high school have proven to me school starts way to early and gets out way to late. I despise mornings and personally believe the day should not start until I can look at the clock and see double digits on both sides of the colon. The campus itself is very nice though, everything seems very calm and at peace which is very nice. The teachers definatly do not put as much into making sure you know what to do which is nice in some aspects but the figure-it-out-yourself policy of some teachers is not great when it comes to projects or test. The lockers are nice in a way but I honestly feel more anxiety from there existence and the possibility of forgetting something than any comfort they may give me. I like the seven minute passing periods since I feel less rushed to get from one class to the next, especially this first week where I have more than once gone to the wrong room. The work load has definatly been a scary one and combined with after school activities, I don’t see where the high schoolers in those movies have time to drink, party, and be attacked by serial killers. I now completely understand what people where talking about when they said make sure to have friends in the same activities as you because that is one of the main times you will have to have fun with your friends. Overall though I think high school will be an interesting experience. It will be a fun, challenging, and a defiantly hectic year and am ready to move forward (toward thanksgiving break) with it.
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ReplyDeleteI know exactly how you feel when you say that some of your classes are either extremely difficult, or just as boring. I think Biology is both difficult and boring at the same time. I can't even imagine what it must've been like not to have a locker in middle school. I don't think I'd be able to handle carrying all of my books to all of my classes, including materials for each class. I'd consider that a nightmare. Especially considering how heavy some of those books can be! I think after a while, you'll be used to all of the work. I find it amusing how no one started posting until Sunday. Just a little observation. See you guys monday.
I have to say, High School is way better than Middle School. I remember being in 8th grade just yearning to leave that wretched place. Now, my dreams have come true, in a sense, now that I am in ESHS. I was rather nervous on the first day. It was intimidating being around hundreds of strange people. Although, once a few days past I got over the anxiety. I realized it is important to just relax and keep it low key in order to not disturb the flow. Luckily for me, I have been in this town for as long as I can remember, so I know most of the freshman and some others from previous years. Last year, I did not even think about the 15 pounds of rubbish (haha... British word) I was carrying around. However, now, with lockers, my backpack is usually as heavy as a grapefruit. Just a few pencils and pens, and a binder is about all it carries. I picture High School as about 7 steps higher than Middle School, and a "land full of opportunities" as the description says (or something along those lines anyways).
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ReplyDeleteI could not agree more. I defiantly am concerned about the work load since we have transitioned from 2 weeks going over the syllabus to having a test, project, or both in almost every class during the first full week. I love the comment about falling prey to teachers and faculty because while there are some very nice teachers and amazing faculty members, I too fear that to the eyes of a select few we are just that, prey. I may disagree with the challenge verses impending doom portion however because I have a feeling we will all feel that the end is upon us very soon but at that point whether we chose to ask for help and continue going may be what defines our freshman year. I agree that the new faces are great, I love my friends but the chance to add some possible new ones into the basically stone set groupings we had at the end of middle school is great and I hope that all of them feel welcome since there are 296 or so students that desperately want to be their friends. I thankfully have good relationships with some upper classmen so I have yet to feel stared down and received more welcoming hellos in the hallways. Though I am sure none of them mean you any harm, making some friends in the upper classes is always beneficial and something to remember in the years to come when the roles may be reversed. Good luck to you, me, and all our fellow classmates because your right, we have to go.
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ReplyDeleteI totally agree with you for the timing of school. I am not much of morning person but as the days go on, I am sure I will get used to it. Teachers do not "hold your hand" anymore which, in a way, prepares us for out there in the world. Lockers are helpful but sometimes you forget things, whether it is materials or the lock combination. The seven minute passing periods are a definite bonus in my opinion. There is a difference between middle school and high school homework. And although I do love not having any homework, we have to do it in order to get something out of that class(es). I cannot wait for these next years but I agree, I cannot wait for Thanksgiving Break either.
One week of high school has showed me that there is much work to be done throughout our four years of school. First day of school Biology had assigned homework; and my sister, who is a senior, has essay's due Monday and a scrapbook sometime in November. I see how I must not waste time and use all my time for work. High school has met my expectations. All the teachers are willing to help and don't except late work. Having to go to my locker isn't anything difficult. All the students still hang out with their friends. I do still feel rusty however. (You can probably tell by this comment.)My only hope this year is to succeed in Ms. Gerber's class.
ReplyDeleteSo far, the first eight days of high school have been interesting. On the first day of school I was a little nervous, but mostly excited. I was excited about seeing my friends and getting a locker, but also about meeting my teachers. Immediately I realized the work load would be much larger than in middle school and that few teachers would be as nurturing as most teachers at the middle school. I am still not used to having different age students in most of my classes, and I was really shocked when a man with a beard in one of my classes turned out to be a student, too! There are many things that I enjoy about high school, such as how we can use our phones during lunch and that we have lockers. I also have made some new friends already. My only issue so far with high school is that I have trouble carrying all my books to and from school. My school bag does not really fit all my books and so I end of lugging all my books, a binder, and my clarinet around after school. Overall I am happy about my move from middle school to high school. We now get more privileges and responsibilities and I cannot wait for all the fun I am bound to have in these four years.
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ReplyDeleteI agree, one heck of a lot to go. I consider myself as a "four years of prison" person because of the classes I plan to take. You’re also totally right about how an F in High School is way more dangerous than one in Middle School. The work load is huge for juniors and seniors; my sister last year never stopped doing AP History notes. The lockers are nice, but they have already caused me trouble. I forgot a binder in my locker and the school had locked down...luckily Mr. Garza was opening the door so I could get in; now I just bring everything. I also have a bottom locker. I must disagree with your work load predicament. So far I have been able to finish my homework and still have time to hang out with my friends. I also disagree with your statement of "exciting journey."
These past eight days have been a real eye-opener for me. High school was nothing like I expected. The environment at El Segundo High School is bursting with energy. The hallways especially are packed with people trying to get to their lockers or the next class. On the first day, I was scared to death. When a teacher called on me in class, I froze like a deer in headlights. But after the first week, I am no where near as nervous as I was the first couple of days. In high school, I enjoy the fact that I have a locker to hold my belongings for me. I also like the aura in class;it is laid back and open. Although there are many pros about high school, I could definitely survive without the tons more homework, longer classes, and shorter breaks. In the future I hope to make even more new friends and to have a bright and successful four years at ESHS.
ReplyDeleteYes! We are finally done with the first full week of high school! Now, we can get to our classes without getting lost and we know where the K building is. The first eight days of high school have revealed to me that high school is not as terrible as the images that others have painted in our heads. It is something that most of us would love to live without, but it is survivable. Overall, the teachers are stricter and tend to give out piles of homework. I abhor the fact that in biology, we have notes for sections that are sometimes ten pages long every day. I cannot believe that I have already had my first project due and taken three tests in the first week of school. However, we do get more freedom and more choices in high school than in middle school. Excluding the huge workload, one aspect of high school I could most certainly do without is having only one set of books. I hate dragging my books from the school to my house and vice versa. Also, I dislike having one binder each for almost all of my classes. I expect that as the year progresses, it will become more challenging and I will eventually get used to the workload. I hope that I survive through the hardships and come out all right in the end. I know that this will be an amazing year and I want to wish everyone good luck.
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ReplyDeleteI absolutely agree with you that high school starts way too early in the morning. I know that I have never been a morning person and waking up is a part of the day that I despise. Since we receive tons of homework, I think that it is only fair and logical that the high school starts later in the day than the middle and elementary schools. I truly feel for the people who have a zero period class. Also, I too love having seven minutes to get to my next class. But, it seems that those seven minutes like to disappear into thin air. When I am finally done fighting my way over to my locker, waiting for the person whose locker is above mine to finish getting her belongings out, finding my own books, and then rushing to my class in the next building those seven minutes seem nonexistent. Plus, I am also looking forward already to Thanksgiving break and I cannot wait for the summer to start once again. High school will be a nightmare with the huge workload, but we will survive. I cannot wait till we graduate, the June of 2014 cannot arrive fast enough.
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ReplyDeleteI agree with you that the past eight days of high school have been interesting. I was also excited to see my friends, but not so excited to meet my teachers. It is true that the work load has increased and that the teachers are not as nurturing as the teachers in the middle school. I agree with you 100% about the students in different grades mixed in with your classes. I am not used to it yet either but I am sure I will eventually get aquainted with them. Using our phones and lockers are a plus. Sometimes,I have trouble carrying my books home, but for the most part I do not mind bringing them home. Looking past the pros and cons of high school, I am looking forward to the next four years as well.
The first eight days of high school has been difficult for me so far. I thought this was going to be a breeze when I walked into my first class. My first class was Spanish 2 AB and I already had homework. I was unprepared for anything that was given to me. I was scared that I was not going to survive in high school until I got the hang of it. I actually knew where my classes where and was on task. I hope that I will always be focused and not to distracted when taking breaks. In the beginning of the second week of high school, I felt that this was a true test of my abilities because there are no excuses of why you would be off task. However, I am still able to keep up. On Thursday, it was a running day for P.E and I was so exhausted at the end. I needed something to drink. I was about to pass out until I noticed that they sold smoothies at snack. I was so joyful when I took the second to last smoothie. I feel that ESHS is perfect, but I would much rather go on summer break ASAP.
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ReplyDeleteI totally agree with you about the increased work load. I dislike that we already had six tests/quizzes in the first eight days of school. You are right about getting used to the work load, although it was a big jump from middle school. Also, I dislike have only one set of books. It is a hassle having to carry them around before and after school. I am glad about the fact I finally know my way around and that high school is not as scary as I thought it would be, too. However, I disagree with you about how you think high school is "something that most of us would love to live without." I do like high school so far since all my friends are there and I am learning so much already.
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ReplyDeleteI completely agree with you on the fact that high school is exactly what you thought it would be. And the fact that it's completely different from Middle School is one of the best things about high school in my opinion. I also have to agree with you on the lockers. They make life so much easier. Being able to use our phones and iPods during snack and lunch are just another plus as well. I think you'll do fine as well. Like you said, if you just try to manage your homework and stay on top of everything, you'll be just fine. Also, and I think many people would agree with me on this one, but I'm looking forward to the years to come and all of the opportunities as well.
These first eight days of highschool have been hectic and crazy. I like highschool, but I know it will take some time to get used to because it is very unlike the environment of the middle school. It is convenient having lockers, and although I don't have a hard time with my lock, I have a very hard time remembering everything for all of my classes. I partly blame all the conjestion in the hallways for this. Highschool brings more freedom and more responsibility, way more responsibility than I am used to coming from the Middle School. No more babysitting. I am worried about how much homework I am going to get as we get further into the year. I am also anxious for how difficult the tests are going to become. It's also very different going from being the top of the school to freshman. It is also stressfull because how I do in highschool will determine where I am accepted for college, that could very well determine my future.
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ReplyDeleteI agree with Wentworth about how he dreamed of going in to ESHS. I too felt anxiety on my first day of school. When I went to my locker I noticed that I couldn't open my lock. I wasn't nervous until the bell went off. In my head, I was thinking, "Oh my god, I am screwed!!!" Desperately I asked any passing by friends to help me, unfortunately they either told me that they had to find their class or just ignored me. I noticed that I had no hope of surviving high school until someone opened my lock with his magical key of awesome. I was so happy, but I had to do everything fast. I put al my stuff in my locker except for my Spanish 2 items. Then I was heading off to class. As I walked around the school looking for k207, I went to the K building and looked like a loner looking for friends. I was just standing their in the hall way like an idiot and then went to the office for help. I waited patiently thinking to myself, "God I fail in the first day of school." Then I finally got help from an old gentlemen. He told me to go exactly where I went before. I was going to complain that I was already there, but I trusted him and went off. As I look at the hallway still wondering what the hell he was saying, I noticed that there are other pathways to the left and right. I felt a little stupid after he guided me to my destination. That was a horrible adventure for me.
These 8 days of high school was nothing I could ever imagine. I guess in a good way...but of course there was some downsides to it. I mean, I don't know if getting stampeded between every period was ever considered a good thing. I felt so out of place. I tried to go with the flow, but wow...no can do. I was sticking my nose in my schedule and map the whole time, so I wouldn't make eye contact with anyone. But, I expected high school to be even worse than what I experienced, I was dreading the "four years of H*LL" so I am satisfied. I hope that I can get more used to the place and just feel like I sort of belong. But till that happens, in every class, I felt really awkward and just...lonely. I didn't talk to anyone, well I didn't want to talk to anyone. It seemed for the best. I had to get my books first day, and I was freaking out that I will be late. Thankfully I wasn't but, I didn't bring my planner and I saw others having it. I freaked. Getting to my other classes was a bit challenging, but it was fine. The only BIG problem I had was when I went to the wrong P.E class. The first week is passed. It was crazy and unbelievable. "So this was high school" I thought. I wasn't really shocked, I just thought if I concentrate, then it won't be too hard. No my grade friends yet :). Well, I just need to wait till another week starts to see. This environment is one place where you need to be careful and choose wisely. It's like a jungle with cement roads stretching out in different directions, all destinations different.
ReplyDeleteI liked how the people in high school is so diverse. It's really interesting to look at. I also like how the adults are very nice and willing to help you. Then, if I have a problem, I wouldn't feel too much like a burden.
I don't know what I would do without...maybe the crazy road I have to take to get to my class?
At least I didn't get totally lost. The first week of high school seems like a good start for a four year term. :)
Ok here it goes. What do I think about high school? So far these first eight days of high school have been a blur. Everything is going by so fast! One minute I’m arriving at school (very early I might add), the next I’m walking briskly through the bustling halls, and then before I know it the bell rings to dismiss me from my favorite class of the day and already school is over. But let me just say that I am loving it!! High school is unlike any school I have attended before. I love the craziness that goes on during passing period from stopping at my locker to beating the tardy bell to class. It is just a whole new environment that I haven’t adjusted to yet. It’s not that I don’t have my schedule down or my locker combination, but the actual feel of high school is what’s still growing on me. Maybe it’s because I was overly comfortable at the middle school. It was easy to get exceptional grades, it was easy to find my way around, and none of the students there were intimidating. Now experiencing high school, and learning more about the atmosphere each day I go I have come to a conclusion that even though it may be much tougher than the middle school…high school is without a doubt so much better. I understand that the stakes are higher in high school because it ultimately determines the rest of your life. The choices you make in high school lead you to the path of your future. I have to say though, that that does not scare me. It just makes me strive to go forth in high school with everything I’ve got and I have all the determination in the world. Another factor that adds to the wonderful atmosphere of high school is the teachers. The teachers are much more lenient and they allow you to fend for yourself. This makes me feel respected and honored that the faculty of El Segundo High School trusts their students enough to put the responsibility of their future in their own hands. I also enjoy the spirit on campus. I love that everybody gets pumped up for the football games and wears their spirit gear almost as a token of good luck to lead our players to victory. I guess what I’m trying to say is that everything about high school just draws me in and I am so eager for the years to come!
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ReplyDeleteAileen I totally agree with you that high school has been going by so fast! But I guarantee that it will only go by faster as the years pass. In the blink of an eye we will be graduating! Can you believe it? I know I can’t, I’m not ready to leave El Segundo. I also agree with you when you say that “lockers make every transportation for me much easier.” This is true! If I had to carry around all of my books, all day long, every single day, I might collapse. Literally. Thank goodness for lockers! Anyway, I wish you the best of luck in your high school career and I hope you are looking forward to the greatest four years of your life!
The first eight days have been infinitely more stressful than the first eight days of middle school. The larger school is much harder to navigate through. No to mention trying to access your locker during passing periods is nigh impossible. I expect high school classes to need a lot more work in order to succeed. Although I like my teachers more this year, longer hours have been exhausting. I hope to get used to the high work load. I am nervous about how well I will do in each of my classes. I hope to learn new information in all of my classes. I could do without the long practices that I have to attend for band. Without practices high school would be a lot easier but that would mean adding a P.E. class. I hope to finish the school year with good grades.
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ReplyDeleteI completely agree with the fact that the first eight days have felt like forever. Also, hallway traffic is definitely something that will take some getting used to. It does feel as we have graduated kindergarden and have no one holding our hands anymore. There is way more responsibility and work. Like you said, we do need to take this work seriously because freshamn year, like all four years in highschool count for college. With lockers, I patially agree with what you said. It is tremendously easier not having to carry all of our books around, but I have troube remembering everything. I worry, too, about being late to class. Because there is so much traffic in the hallways it is hard to get to where we need to go easily. Like you, I am definitely looking forward to the following years though, especially this one with Ms.G.
@Benjamin - I know huh? It was so stressful, there was so much howework to do and on the second day of school I already had an essay to do. In the end it was okay, but I could'nt stand all of the homework. I'm also nervous because your under so much pressure to succeed! It is a larger school but it seems to me it's alot more smaller as the days go by for some odd reason. I guess it's because I'm getting used to all my classes and navigating around the school.
ReplyDeleteThe first eight days of school went by super fast. There was so much homework and I felt like their was so much pressure. It wasn't that bad but as the days went on I got used to it. I made lots of friends and my classes aren't that bad. There's alot to do and I have to use my time wisely to get all the work done. Highschool is so different from middle school! So much to do, but so little time. Another good quality of highschool is that they give you more freedom and you feel like your responsible and that you could do it by yourself. I hope I can get used to the loads of homework given everyday, but I'm ecstatic to see what awaits me in the next four years of highschool.
ReplyDeleteMy first eight days of high school have been really tough. Finding my classes was harder than I expected and changing my schedule three times didn’t help. Coming into high school I expected to walk through my freshman year without over stressing myself. When I realized I was falling behind in assignments I shed a single tear, then got to work. All the classes this year have been tougher than I thought. My biggest underestimation was Spanish. Spanish has been my hardest class so far second to Spanish is English nine Honors. High school is an amazing experience; the campus really helps with concentrating on school work. My teachers this year are really funny and that helps with stress. I really hope to make memories of freshman year so I never forget it.
ReplyDeleteThe first eight days of high school have been crazy. There are lockers, classes, teachers, homework, and a numerous amount of people. I was expecting a lot of homework, but not this much. Lockers are really helpful, because you don’t have to carry every thing with to every class. However, it does make scared, because you might forget a book or a binder in your locker when you are in class or at home. I know that seven minutes is a long time to go to your next classes, but it is hard when your class is across the campus. That is what it is like for me. I am never in the same building for a class twice, plus I have to go to my locker sometime. I can’t believe it has only been eight days, because it feels like it has been a month already. By the time freshman year is over it is going to feel like forever. Besides all of the negative things, I am really excited for high school. It will be amazing, or horrible, we shall see.
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ReplyDeleteIt is true the homework load is much higher. It is nice that all of the teachers try harder to help their students. Some of the teachers at the middle school did not care about how their students did in their class. None of the high school teachers at the would allow a student to fail unless the student really tried. And of course some people got poor locker positions but I'm with you on the usefulness of locker. People used to comment on how much gear I was bringing to school. The locker provides students with places to store extra materials, in place of carrying it arround the school. It is kind of nerve racking to try to reach your teacher's expectations.
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ReplyDeleteI could not agree more with the smoothies they make me feel happy. On Monday we need to get smoothies. Spanish may have been easy for u but for me it was extremely confusing. Unlike you I needed to print out a map to find my way around. You are right there are no excuses for not having things the second week of school. Because of the work load I’m just dreading the third week. I’m getting the hand of high school just like you so just call me Epic shorts. Keep wearing awesome pants Ashen.
@miranda
ReplyDeleteyeah...u get worried and stressed real easily about forgetting something. It really is a step up from middle school, since there are lockers to store your unneeded items and more buildings to memorize.
Yeap, I can't believe only 8 days has gone by...it did feel like a long time. I agree. But since it is high school and a freshman year, there are going to be lots of new experiences and it should be fun. But we need to have a good conscience to follow.
I have like a yellow brick road around the school to follow. :)
Lets hope the year turns out good!
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ReplyDeleteI completely agree with you on everything. High school has also met most of my expectations. There is a lot of homework. And as much as I don’t want to do it, I know I have to. High school is a lot more stressful than the middle school. Same with the teachers, they are not as tolerant as the others were. I am also excited yet dreadful about some of the classes I am taking. Also loving the lockers. There are going to be positive and negative things for you, me, and everyone.
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I feel for you bro. On my first day I went around the entire school looking for the K Building. I went from my locker, to the South Quad, to the R Building, to the Woodshop place. I finally decided to ask somebody and they exclaimed that it was all the way on the other side of the school. So I continued on my quest. Yet again, I requested the assistance of a passerby, and yet again I recieved the same direction. As I fearfully hurried back to the A building, the bystanders assured me I was going the right way. As I entered the A building I was struck with the most bitter sense of urgency. I had minute to find K 217. I recall the very last question I asked... "Which way is K 217?" The freindly student pointed north and declared that it was on the other side of this next building. There was 15 seconds remaining as I dashed into the K building, arms flailing. I sprinted up the stairs and tore thorough the hallway, 7 seconds. Panicing, I glanced at the numbers, K 221, 5 seconds, K 219, 3 seconds. Finally, with 1 second remaining, I emerged victorious into the classroom K 217. Like I said, I feel for you bro.
So, how has high school been for me so far? Honestly, if I had to choose one word to describe it, it would be scary. Mostly because El Segundo is such a cute, small, community, and almost everyone knows each other. And then there's me, who has just moved here a couple of months ago, and I barely know ANYONE. The first day was better then I expected though. Other then the fact that I couldn't find my first class, (earth science) and walked into the class late, resulting in everyone awkwardly staring at me, it was a decent day. I'm pretty sure the thing that really helped is how nice the students are! So many classmates would introduce themselves, and I met some really awesome people. The days got better, and better as the "week" went on. Being able to walk through the halls hearing "hey Zoe!" felt really comforting, and I wasn't "scared" anymore. Although, the second week, is when the heavy pressure of high school homework hit me. I felt really overwhelmed, and still slightly do. I would most definitely say that 6th period is absolutely my favorite class though. I really look forward to it. It's the one class that I actually laugh, and have fun in, and I really enjoy it. Anyway, I feel like high school will definitely be a roller coaster, but I'm strapped in and ready for a long ride.
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ReplyDeleteWOW, I honestly, can't agree more. It totally stresses me out at the end of the day when I'm putting my homework from my locker to my bag. I check like, five times, and still feel like I'm forgetting something. I love the locker thing too, and also have the struggle of running from locker, to building, to class, then back. It's pretty crazy. I'm still getting used to the stairs, and classes in different buildings. I guess it's okay though, considering it's only been eight days, but like you said, it feels like it's been a month! I'm sure we'll all end up getting used to it soon though. But I can see from your point of view, crystal clear[:
Eight days of the school has gotten me to accept high school. The first day I went to high school, it was really hard because it was so big. Then, as I got to learn more about my teachers and classmates, I slowly became aware that high school isn't that bad as I thought it would be. I always thought high school was where seniors dunked your head into toilets and everything. I might have been watching too many TV shows. As like many people above, I think that 6th period with Mrs. Gerber is the best. She is so hilarious and her jokes with carrots always will crack me up. I expect the rest of my high school to be as fun as it has already been. I hope that teachers don't start getting mean to me, because that would SUCK! The first day of school was really crazy. I didn't know where my classes were, what my teacher's name is, and also didn't know how to open my locker. I had to ask someone to help me out. Well that was awkward. I look forward to having a great school year with everyone.
ReplyDeleteThese past 8 days of high school have been crazy. Its weird seeing the differences from middle school compared to high school. We have so much more freedom, which has it, benefits and dissuades. Unlike middle school, no one holds your hand and helps you with little problems. If you have a problem in school its up to you to fix it. There is also way more homework than middle school and we’re only in our second week of school. I never really had to try that hard last year to get good grades but I can already tell this year is going to take a lot more work. Also, walking through the halls has become very difficult especially downstairs in the A building. Having lockers is a big advantage of high school. I love not having to carry everything in my backpack anymore. I just wish I didn’t have o carry my books home from school everyday. The past 8 days have been great and I’m excited from the rest of the year.
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ReplyDeleteI know what you mean. When I took the biology test, since I'm me, I thought I would get an A. I was wrong, really wrong. It was kind of funny too. I got -5 points for him not being able to read my writing. I got a C. I was really sad, my first biology test and I got a C. Now, I know that I'm going to have to actually try in high school instead of in middle school. This made me believe that I will try this year harder.
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ReplyDeleteI agree with everything you said in your post. It is going to be hard balancing school with extra curricular activities. We are definitely going to have to work harder this year to keep up with the fast pace of the classes. The teachers are so much stricter when it comes to things being on time. No ones there to tell us what to do every second unlike middle school. I know that there are going to be some classes that may put me asleep and others that I might actually excited to go to. Lockers are something I have been loving too. I love not having to carry everything anymore. I’m also really eager for the next years!
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ReplyDeleteI totally agree with you. lockers rock, but i actually had a mishap last weekend. I accidentally left my locker unlocked with the lock in the locker for the entire weekend. Other than in my old city (where everything would be gone by Monday) nothing was touched (I think). and about that morning person thing, I would like to meet one morning person so I can slap them in the face and welcome them to the real world. No one is a morning person, especially me. I have two alarm clocks and a alarm on my cell phone, and that barely wakes me up. I HATE MORNINGS. I LOVE LOCKERS.
High school.... Those words were so frightening to me before September 8th. My first week of high school was very different than I expected. I figured out that high school is more nicer and a lot more friendly than I expected. it's also relieving since just moving in to the city a week before school. I really hope it stays like this. With my imagination, i think that the first week of school was made just to make the freshmen and new students feel comfortable, then on the second week the fang will come out. other than my pessimistic imagination, I'm excited for high school. I cant wait for all the events, and challenges. If high school was an animal it would be a tiger. I love tigers
ReplyDeleteSo far, highschool has been a great start to the rest of my life. I would have to say my favorite part so far, is the freedom we have. I feel that the teachers have more respect and higher expectations. Something I could do without is the harrassment from the sophmores, because they were literally us two months ago. I am totally fine getting "crap" from the juniors and seniors, I mean let's face it, we deserve it. I have overly high expectations for high school. Like I said before, high school is teh beginning of the rest of your life. You need to succeed in high school and college. If you don't, you will literally be a fail at life. I cannot wait to see what the rest of my freshman year has in store for me.
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ReplyDeleteWell, Jenn, you sure love to write don't you. I know exactly what you mean; our first week has been so quick I can barley remember it! We've already had five or more tests/quizzes. And, you are right. You and I were waaaaayyyy to comfy-cozy at the middle school. Hanging out with Ms. DeVore, Plotkin, Suzi, and Carol after school for HOURS just because they love us :). It's been a little difficult to adjust. Being in the highschool office makes me nervous!
So far highschool hasn't been much different from middle school- except the rules leave little room for mistakes. Also,the utter chaos during passing period, and the truckload of work that falls from the sky can get a little getting used to.And freshman year is an odd time.College is just four years away, so it's close enough to REALLY start to worry about, but too far to actually see where you're gonna end up. it's time to get weened off of the babying nature of our parents, and to learn that theres more to life than childhood.
ReplyDeleteI'm not really worried about that, even. I am more worried about keeping up with everything our teachers dish out.Right now I know that the amout of work given out so far has just been the tip of the iceberge.I have a big brother who liked to tell me highschool horror stories eversince he started it, just to worry me.
He suceeded.-Katrina
Highschool. Um. Well I'll start with this. Highschool, for me, honestly is a lot less weird than middleschool was. My middleschool was pretty odd, we had this paranoid dress code counselor, who apparently had nude pictures of herself on myspace. And that my friends is the exact definition of irony. I transferred from far far away (otherwise known as the San Fernando Valley), and compared to that, this is pretty normal. Definitely like what you see in the movies, except you have to write the happy ending yourself. Everyone's saying like people don't push in the halls, people don't talk to you as a joke and ask you if you want drugs, people don't randomly walk into your classroom and announce that they're an alcoholic; I don't know about all of you, but somehow all of that has happened to me. Confusing. I think, right now, the toughest thing about highschool are the seating charts. I mean for me, I'm surrounded by a bunch of strangers (not like I have any friends so I don't really have a preference) and somehow those strangers are surrounded by their friends, I do not know how that works. So I'm kinda like in the middle of this social bubble, yet isolated myself.
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ReplyDeleteI know how you feel about the lockers. In a mattter of fact, I have already forgotten two assignments in my locker. I had to print them from the website so I wouldn't get in trouble. At least time goes by quicker when you're in highschool.That way we can just take one day down at a time, and it'll be over before you know it.I hope I'll learn how to remember everything before I leave. I hope you'll never forget something. It's not fun.-Katrina
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ReplyDeletePeople say all sorts of bazar stuff about highschool. Like my mom told me to make a few really close friends and just try to blend into the crowd. My dad told me to get into a fist fight, and win. I think I'm gonna go with my mom's idea. Anyway they're probably not even true. And about college, when we're ready to go there it will probably seem like just as big a stepping stone as highschool was (not very big). So keep your head up & "get in a fist fight, and win." JK.
-HaileyReece
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ReplyDeleteHomework tip. I LOATHE homework! So every 20 minutes I find a really heavy rap song and just get up and dance. It gives me the adrenaline to do another 20 minutes of homework, and it's fun.
Response to Miranda.
ReplyDeleteI never had lockers before!!!! I love them but they get on my nerves! I get so nervous during passing period. I go so fast that i pass my number and have to start all over. I've forgotten my P.E clothes in my locker and got points off. They do provide a safe place to keep your stuff as long as you don't give out the combination.The number of kids in the hallway is much more than i expected. Even though it's a small school. Sometimes i feel over run.
The first days of school have been so different. I've never felt so independent before! Which has a good and mutual feeling at the same time. My very first day i was so lost. Homework hasn't been that crazy, but there have been a numerous amount of tests. Going green with internet homework is great for the enviornment but its different. I'm new to town, and I don't know anyone. But over the past couple of days I've grown used to the town. Its hard to believe that its only been eight days. It feels much longer than that. I've been told that making mistakes is good, but I still feel that with college's looking at everything from this point on I'm under the radar. I don't feel like I have any room to make mistakes. At the same time I've got four years to make those mistakes better.
ReplyDeleteThe first 8 days of highschool were exciting and an eye-opening experince. The enviroment was full of positive energy. My feeling were at one point a little lost, but I over came that issue upon entering the classroom and having a somewhat one on one meeting my teachers. My personal expectations are for me to excel in the english language and to better grasp comprehension of novels. I hope to retain as much information as provided in this semester which will allow me to grow. I may have one apprehension, that is juggling all assigments and attempting to paricipate in freshman sports. What I could do without honestly is the Blogging> I am honestly not a blogger and I prefer debating or discussing topic within a classroom enviroment.
ReplyDeleteTo Danielle and all Person who share her concerns. Hey its cool, new school, new program, new life style, but lets not forget a new beginning. As time goes by and you become more settled in the daily routine and requirements, your freshman jitters will begin to disappear and all will be well. Hey and if not its still cool to write forgetmenots on your hand.!!!!!!
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ReplyDeleteI hate that you feel like you are isolated in the middle of a social bubble. I'll say let everyone get accustomed to HS because honestly I think we all feel a bit awkward these firts few weeks regardless of our friends. There are tons of people, myself included, that would love some new friends because while the people we have been "bestest friends" with forever are great, the new students provided some much needed spice and new faces to our small town social sceen. There will probobly be loads of people fighting over you to see who's friend group you will join but my friends sit in the south quad outside the door of the band rooms near the stairs at lunch so feel free to drop by anytime.
-Hunter Gabel
Alan says:
ReplyDeleteMy first 8 days of High School and I wasn't even here. However, my current experience is that it is pretty easy and not much different than Middle School. I expect getting good grades as always and I want nothing more really. I like how it is so big and there are so many classes in comparison to the middle school. I don't like being separated from my friends though. I could do without Spanish though, because I don't learn anything from it. The High School seems like a pretty cool place and should not be too hard. I personally believe this is just over-hyped and should not cause any trouble. I also like how there seems to be less homework, but maybe that is just me. I can also do without all those people around the school who are just "there", and have no impact on my experience. Also, I am still just going to hang with my homies near the locker rooms.
I agree with yoyoguy, ESHS has met my expectations. I must also not waste any time and must be prepared. I also agree that the locker rooms are not a hassle to get to and change clothes. I agree that this is no exciting journey, because it is just school, nothing different. Most high schools teachers do not except late work, but luckily I do have some who do. Also, I want to exceed in all classes, not only succeed. I agree that high school has shown me everything that I need. I also believe juniors have more hw than us.
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