HoW To AdApT To A neW ScHoOl

Did your family move and you have to go to a new school? Here are some ways to help you survive your first day as the "new teen kid".

Steps

1. Be confident. Walk in to that school with pride. Remember that people base a lot on a first impression.
2. Get used to the school, walk around it, figure out where your classes are, the bathroom, drinking fountain, etc.
3. Pack a cold lunch on the first day so that you can get to the lunch room earlier and find a table that you can have to yourself; that way it will not be as embarrassing walking in and having nowhere to sit.
4. Join in some after school activities, that way you will meet some friends that have the same interests as you.
5. Introduce yourself to your new teachers, that way they will respect you and have a good idea of you.
6. Try to look your best the first day of school. Wear your best outfit (not fancy), and do your hair nice and neat.

Tips

• Be outgoing. It will get you noticed in a good way. Make sure you're not over excited to hang out with people -- they will want to get to know you before you join a group.
• The good thing about starting at a new school is that you get to start over. So be outgoing and happy.
• Try to talk to everyone in your class; it's the best way to make friends.
• Don't try to be popular, most teens will like you and respect you more if you be yourself.

• Don't lie, or say stuff about your self that isn't true. You'll just keep doing it, and it will be very obvious that its not true.
• Don't be too outgoing; people will think that you are just plain weird and may not give you another chance.