Category Archives: Back To School
Common back-to-school concerns of a high school student – Part 2
This is part two about common back to school concerns of a high school student. The first part discussed going to a new school and the work load one can expect in high school. This part will cover things you can do for extracurricular activities and ways to grow as a person during these formative years.
Common back-to-school concerns of a high school student – Part 1
Most kids heading off to the first day of school are nervous, but many high school students are extra nervous. It’s that time in their life when they are unsure of everything. This will be divided into two parts. The first will talk about going to a new school and the work load one can expect in high school.
Get Your Kids These 10 Must-Have Items For Back To School And They’ll Think You’re The Best – At Least For A Little While
Here’s a secret that I’ve kept buried since I was a kid…I’m still mad at my Mom for not
Trendy School Supplies
buying me the Crayola 64 crayon box. You know the one…it has the built in sharpener and all of the cool kids have it. I suffered, yes, suffered with the box of 24 crayons and my Mom did not care. I’m not sure if years of therapy or even an appearance on Dr Phil will ever help me get past the resentment I feel. So, if you don’t want to emotionally scar your kids for life take a look at this list of the 10 must-have items for back to school.
How does one Cope with the Back to School Blues of a High school Student?
Most schools resume classes in the next few weeks. It my area the big day is August 17th. When I go to the mall or Target I see their faces. Some are smiling and giggling, practically dragging Mom or Dad through the aisles as their eyes light up with reflections of back-to-school items. These kids are typically under the age of 15.
Then you have the other kids in the stores. Their faces are drawn in tight smiles (if smiling at all). Parents are the ones who are beaming, happily waiting for that special day in August when they have their days back to themselves. These kids, as you can imagine, are part of the high school set.
Tips for Surviving the First Day of High School
What should I wear? What if I don’t know anyone in my classes? Who am I going to eat
lunch with? What am I going to do if I forget my locker combination? I remember thinking all of these things on my first day of high school, but somehow I got through that day and the next 4 years. Sure it’s not easy, but it will be worth it and one day you’ll look back and wonder why you were ever so stressed out.
Here are some helpful tips on surviving your first day of high school from About.com:
