How to Survive Middle School Column

How to Survive Middle School

(in the style of Benjamin Franklin)

Middle School. Everyone dreads it. There’s no way to avoid, unless you take advantage of home schooling. If that’s not the case, then you’re going to have to experience it.

The transition from elementary school to middle school is tougher than middle school to high school. Why? Everything was so easy in elementary school. Teachers literally told you EVERYTHING to do. What to turn in, how to finish an assignment, remind you things, even when to go to the bathroom, you name it. Yeah, that’s not the case in middle school. You got do most of the stuff on your own, that’s right. Even though middle school can seem tough at first, you’ll be able to fit in and survive the first week, by just following these steps.

1: Don’t think you’re the “stuff” in your school- kids older than you will think you’re a brat who should be left alone

2: Don’t attract lots of attention to yourself in bad ways (ex. Yelling in halls, pushing around other people)

3: Avoid hanging out with the wrong crowd- lets face it, there’s always those groups that are going in the opposite direction don’t be affiliated with those kind of groups; it may ruin your success

4: Don’t anger your teachers off too much- last thing you need is for the staff to think you’re some fool; try to stay on their good side

5: Stay on the right side of the halls-this is a bigger issue in high school, but either way don’t get caught up in school traffic

6: Get involved!- one of the best ways to make new friends and get to know your school better is by getting involved in more extra-curricular activities

7: Don’t fall behind- don’t get drowned in missing work, that sort of situation isn’t fun

8: Don’t let people (especially older kids) push you around- nobody likes being picked on, so if you’re in that scenario, stand up to them and show who’s boss

9: Don’t push other kids around- no one likes jerks, so treat other kids how you want to be treated

10. Don’t procrastinate on assignments- it won’t end well, and it isn’t fun in the long run

11: Don’t Instagram everything you see- I don’t think I need to explain this

12: Stay calm about things- Don’t lose your mind over the simplest things

13: Don’t start food fights- As fun as they seem, you’ll definitely get in trouble and the janitors will probably always have a grudge

           

            14. Always put 100% in whatever you do-you’ll be very satisfied with yourself

            15. Don’t get caught up in drama-it’ll hinder your learning abilities

            16. Eat a good breakfast everyday-that will make you learn better, trust me, you don’t learn much on an empty stomach

            17. Don’t do drugs- I don’t think I have to explain this either

            18. Don’t flip out if you get one bad grade- you’ll have plenty more grades and it won’t destroy your grade forever

            19. Ask for advice from teachers if needed- there’s nothing wrong with it

            20. Have fun!-The best way to enjoy middle school is to have fun and enjoy the environment around you.