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Freshman success

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Getting the most out of high school involves focusing on classes, exploring extracurricular activities, and asking for help when needed. Students should challenge themselves with diverse coursework, join clubs or sports, and volunteer in the community. It is important to maintain a balance and not take on too much. Teachers, counselors, family, and peers are available resources to help students succeed academically and make the most of their high school experience.

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Getting the most out of high school
Freshman success
Focus on classes Get used to the workload and new school Make new friends Take classes that are outside of your comfort zone Explore art, computers, music and find what interests you most Join different clubs and try a sport
Take classes that challenge you Don’t overwork yourself Focus on learning Make the most of your resources Ask for help
Freshman success
Classes, sports, clubs, volunteering, friends, fam ily, work All of these are important for the high school experience If you take on too much you may fall behind Leave time for work and fun Both are equally important Make sure you are on time and prepared for classes and activities
Keep a schedule or calendar Don’t procrastinate (too much) Do things in order of importance Leave time for studying Make sure you sleep and eat enough NEVER FORGET TO DO AN ASSIGNMENT
Freshman success
Be chill with your teachers Even the substitutes Being hardworking and respectful impresses teachers They will know you are serious and can help you out later College recommendations, job applications, summer opportunities can be filled out by teachers Coaches also respect hard work on the field and in the classroom Give respect to earn respect
Guidance counselors are here to help you College planning Personal issues Scheduling classes Getting help in classes Organization They are your friends
Struggling in a class? Get help Don’t be afraid to ask, everyone gets stuck Who to ask: Teachers – most teachers will work to schedule one-on-one tutoring Classmates – if you don’t get it ask a friend Upperclassmen – they’ve been through it and can help Guidance counselors Family
CATA offers a wide variety of clubs and sports Joining them is easy If you do join, make sure you are committed Don’t stop showing up to meetings, it’s a waste of time Sign ups are early in the year, so pay attention to the announcements Don’t be afraid to try new things, you will always be welcome They are important, but don’t get overwhelmed
Volunteering is not only good for personal experience, but it also helps for college applications Lots of clubs offer opportunities to help the community and get service hours Also, look out for opportunities on your own
Refer to the student handbook for questions regarding rules Dress code is strictly enforced, but the code itself is rather lenient Make sure you are clear on individual teachers policies Its not hard to follow the rules
Freshman success

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  • 1. Getting the most out of high school
  • 3. Focus on classes Get used to the workload and new school Make new friends Take classes that are outside of your comfort zone Explore art, computers, music and find what interests you most Join different clubs and try a sport
  • 4. Take classes that challenge you Don’t overwork yourself Focus on learning Make the most of your resources Ask for help
  • 6. Classes, sports, clubs, volunteering, friends, fam ily, work All of these are important for the high school experience If you take on too much you may fall behind Leave time for work and fun Both are equally important Make sure you are on time and prepared for classes and activities
  • 7. Keep a schedule or calendar Don’t procrastinate (too much) Do things in order of importance Leave time for studying Make sure you sleep and eat enough NEVER FORGET TO DO AN ASSIGNMENT
  • 9. Be chill with your teachers Even the substitutes Being hardworking and respectful impresses teachers They will know you are serious and can help you out later College recommendations, job applications, summer opportunities can be filled out by teachers Coaches also respect hard work on the field and in the classroom Give respect to earn respect
  • 10. Guidance counselors are here to help you College planning Personal issues Scheduling classes Getting help in classes Organization They are your friends
  • 11. Struggling in a class? Get help Don’t be afraid to ask, everyone gets stuck Who to ask: Teachers – most teachers will work to schedule one-on-one tutoring Classmates – if you don’t get it ask a friend Upperclassmen – they’ve been through it and can help Guidance counselors Family
  • 12. CATA offers a wide variety of clubs and sports Joining them is easy If you do join, make sure you are committed Don’t stop showing up to meetings, it’s a waste of time Sign ups are early in the year, so pay attention to the announcements Don’t be afraid to try new things, you will always be welcome They are important, but don’t get overwhelmed
  • 13. Volunteering is not only good for personal experience, but it also helps for college applications Lots of clubs offer opportunities to help the community and get service hours Also, look out for opportunities on your own
  • 14. Refer to the student handbook for questions regarding rules Dress code is strictly enforced, but the code itself is rather lenient Make sure you are clear on individual teachers policies Its not hard to follow the rules