My son is going to be a Freshman next year. We went to orientation this evening and it blew me away. Preston had the "I am too cool for this" attitude but I know he is somewhat excited as well.
There is way more stuff to get into than when I was in high school. I don't know if its because Preston's school is bigger or if schools are, for lack of a better word, better than they used to be. Preston's school will have around 2700 high school students. That is much larger than my graduating class of 84 students.
If you are wanting to go to a good college today, it requires a really good GPA and a very involved resume. If you are a Freshman this year, buckle down and make real good grades from now until you graduate. Slacking will really make it more difficult to get into the college you want to go to the most.
This high school has great spirit too. The students were all yelling, trying to get their club noticed and joined. Getting involved in the clubs is one of the things that can be added to the student's resume. I highly recommend joining multiple clubs if your schedule permits.
They also have dual course classes that count toward college credit. They could have two semesters of English and Math completed before they step foot on a college campus.
Most children are still a little immature their Freshman year but that is the year they need to buckle down. If they make the good habit then, the rest of their high school years will follow suit (in theory). By not buckling down their Freshman year, they will probably not get the college they want to go to the most after graduation due to a smaller GPA.
Play time is over when you get to high school. You must apply yourself to succeed. I'm not saying don't have fun but make sure its something you do after your school work is completed. High school should be the best years of your life. Use them as a stepping stone for your future!
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