Thursday, April 11, 2013
P1 What Every Freshman Should Know
Please copy/paste your list of 10 things every freshman should know into the comment section below.
Make a numbered list of 10 things a freshman should know when coming to Foothill! This list can include things to make sure to do during the school year.
Start your post with your first name, last initial, EDA period # and EDA teacher name. Double-return between paragraphs, please. Use proper capitalization, punctuation, language and spelling.
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Mary Lou W.
ReplyDeleteEDA Period 1
Mrs. Carr
What every Freshman Should Know
1.DO YOUR HOMEWORK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
2.Be prepared
3.Know your teacher’s pet peeves
4.Get a lot of sleep
5.Don’t be late for school
6.Try not to miss school
7.Don't get on you FIRE leader’s nerves
8.Do good in your classes
9.Ask for help
10.And try to make Renaissance!!
Jaden N. EDA Per 1, Carr
ReplyDelete1.Do your homework ASAP.
2.Don't procrastinate.
3.Study for tests.
4.Don't talk in class.
5.Check your grades often.
6.Always ask for extra credit.
7.Save your work on the computer as often as possible.
8.Keep your backpack organized.
9.Talk to teachers for help.
10.If you do miss an assignment, ask to turn it in late.
Cristian R.
ReplyDeleteEDA Period 1, Mrs. Carr
1. Do all your homework
2. Do not procrastinate
3. Study for chapter test
4. If you need help ask a teacher
5. Keep an organized binder
6. Pay attention in class
7. Ask all your teachers for extra credit
8. Check your grades as often as you can
9. Turn work in on time
10. When you’re on the computer save your work often
Jessica P., EDA Period 1, Mrs. Carr
ReplyDelete1)Ask for help if needed, before a test
2) Always back up your work in at least three places
3)Always listen to the announcements
4)Being absent is not an excuse to not have your homework done on the day it’s due
5)Be well organized
6)Get involved in school activities
7)Do not procrastinate
8)Use F.I.R.E time wisely
9)Know your teacher's pet peeves
10)Go to your counselor for anything. They can help
Trevor C. EDA Period 1 Mrs. Carr
ReplyDelete1.) Think Positive!!
2.) Don’t do drugs, even if you're feeling down!!
3.) Stay out of trouble!!
4.) Always follow directions!!
5.) Never procrastinate!!
6.) Turn in your work, even for partial credit!!
7.) Always have breakfast!!(“Brain Food”)
8.) Education always comes before sports!!
9.) If you’re having problems, talk to your councillor!!
10.) Always attempt your work and don’t fall behind!!(If you do make it up ASAP!!)
Jennifer R., EDA Period 1, Mrs. Carr
ReplyDeleteWhat Every Freshman Should Know
1)DO NOT PROCRASTINATE.
2)Ask for help if you don’t understand the material.
3)Be involved at school by joining clubs or other things.
4)Be well organized.
5)Listen to the announcements, they might help you.
6)Talk to your counselor. It’s really important.
7)Do your homework.
8)Know your teacher’s pet peeves.
9)Always backup your files.
10)READ.
Andrew W. EDA 1 Carr
ReplyDelete10 things every Freshman should know:
1. Don’t procrastinate
2. Have an organized binder/backpack
3. Go to teachers for help if you don’t understand something
4. Get as much work done in FIRE as you can- use time wisely
5. Don’t overload yourself with work
6. That being said, don’t be afraid to go out of your comfort zone or try new things
7. Pack a good healthy lunch to avoid distraction from hunger during class
8. Most people are friendly so don’t be afraid to introduce yourself
9. Go into the media center at lunch and break to get additional work done
10. Be apart of a club or something that you enjoy.
Kevin H., EDA Period 1, Mrs. Carr
ReplyDelete1. As cheesy as it sounds, always do your homework. Just do it.
2. Ask for help if you’re confused. Shy? Ask at FIRE or before or after school.
3. Relax. You’ll be fine.
4. It’s okay to laugh. Show you're human!
5. Please put your own personality in your work.
6. Budget your time wisely. If budgeted nicely, you’ll have an nice balance of your social and academic life.
7. Do your ABSOLUTE best. That way you’ll make Renaissance and get nice treats.
8. Find a place to meet with your friends at break and lunch. It’s kind of awkward walking around campus by yourself. Pick a spot and stay there.
9. Find a smooth route to get from one class to another. Eventually you’ll find that some hallways get crowded at times and it’s nice to avoid the student traffic.
10. Keep calm and study on. And go get those grades you deserve!
Cliff D. 1 Carr
ReplyDelete1.Relax and enjoy freshmen year.
2.Get good grades
3.Learn to enjoy block schedule
4.Play a sport
5.Read books for fun
6.Learn from mistakes
7.Get good at writing reflections
8.Use FIRE to your advantage
9.Challenge yourself
10.Be on Renaissance.
Elizabeth M.
ReplyDeletePeriod 1
Mrs.Carr
Ask for help- Its hard to transition form middle school to high school and your going to need help, so ask for it.
Try not to be absent- catching up at Foothill sucks you miss so much in a day.
Eat well- The periods are so long so if you miss breakfast its going to be hard to focus
Make good friends- You don't want to mix with the wrong crowd find friends who support you.
Smile :D- Its good for you
Do your homework- It actually does matter if you do it and its good practice for the test
Do Your Best On The Test- make sure you study!
Don't Worry- Try not to stress to much just study and do your homework and you'll be fine
Have a good attitude- Don't get on any of the teaches bad side it wont end well
Live Young, and Wild, and Free- That doesn't mean go out and do drugs it means that even though your in high school it doesn't mean you cant sill go out and have fun. your still young.
Czionne M
ReplyDeleteEDA Period 1
Carr
1. Don’t procrastinate
2. Pay attention in class
3. Spend your time wisely during FIRE
4. Don’t be afraid to ask for help
5. Don’t worry about looking “cool”, Foothill is very accepting
6. Start looking towards what you want as your future career
7. Study before a quiz or test
8. If it is late, still turn it in; 50% is better than 0%
9. Be prepared for the 9th Grade Project; spend your time wisely
10. Don’t stress out during the 9th Grade Project, it is actually somewhat fun
Mary H.
ReplyDeleteEDA.1
Carr
1. Come to school with all of your things, even if you think you are not going to need them.
2. Try and talk with other people besides the friends you are normally with,so that you look social
3. Sign up for a club if you are really interested in that specific subject.
4. Don’t take all honors classes; balance them out with other classes.
5. Try and keep at the least a 3.0
6. It would probably be best to get ahead on community service, so you don’t get distracted or busy with other things.
7. Listen to your teachers and pay attention, so that they think good of you,and so you don't get confused
8. Try to turn in all assignments, even the smallest ones points can really make a difference.
9. It’s better to have something in the grade book rather than of a zero.
10. Don’t be afraid to try new things in your first year at foothill
Danyella T.
ReplyDeleteEDA Per. 1
Mrs. Carr
1. Do not, I repeat DO NOT slack off. You get behind, and end up getting stressed out because you feel like you're drowning.
2. Be careful who your friends are. Make sure to befriend good, positive people. People who will help you, not pull you into drama, or who will pull you into bad things.
3. Don’t be afraid to ask for extra help. If you’re struggling to understand something, go to a teacher to get a better understanding
4. High school goes so much faster than you think. I am a sophomore, and telling you from my point of view, its crazy to think that i only have to years left before I am dumped out to the real world, on my own.
5. Teachers are not out to get you! Even if it may feel like it, believe it or not they truly want the best for you. They may make some things a little tough, and sometimes they can be tough on you. But life’s tough, you’ll get through it.
6. Do those community service hours! Trust me, its better to get them done(or most of them done) before you have to start cramming. I finished all 75 this year, and now I am getting more, because theres awards for that.
7. Use FIRE wisely. Would you rather do some homework at school, and have time to do better things at home, or go home and try to do your homework, and end up not doing it and getting a bad grade? FIRE is good for you.
8. Honors classes are a good thing. They help prepare you for AP classes, which look really super good to colleges.
9. Keep your backpack and binder organized. The more you’re organized, the better off you are. And the easier things will be too.
10. Don’t give up. Trust me. Once you have made your way through, and you have come out through the storm, and get to see the sunshine. It will be the best feeling you have ever felt. Don’t give up on yourself, doing homework, projects, finishing high school. It’s all worth it in the end.
Alex B. P.1 Carr
ReplyDelete10 Things Every Freshman Should Know
1. It’s not as hard as you think it is. Do your assignments, pay attention in class, and get help when you need it.
2. Make friends. Make lots of friends. Friends will help you in your time of need.
3. Talk to your teachers. They aren’t psychopaths trying to hurt you. They want you to succeed. If you have a question, feel free to ask your teacher during FIRE, before/after school, etc.
4. Make a set time for when you do your homework. Yeah, it sounds cheesy, but it can definitely help you.
5. Continuing on the topic of homework, be sure to disengage yourself from your phone, iPod, the internet, etc. while doing homework. Call of Duty and Spongebob can wait.
6. Take advantage of FIRE. Your tutors are there to help you, and they are pretty smart (otherwise they wouldn’t be there to tutor). FIRE is a great time for homework help.
7. Stay active (outside of P.E.) Find an athletic hobby (running, baseball, basketball, football, etc.) Exercise is a great way to relieve stress, which (sorry) you will be dealing with.
8. Check your grades every couple of days to stay informed. Nuff’ said.
9. Take a symbolic chill pill. When the going gets tough, take a five minute break, walk around, and take deep breaths. Calm yourself. Then get back to it.
10. Don’t be afraid to do stupid things. Experience is the best teacher.
Bea C.
ReplyDeleteEDA P1
Carr
10 Things A Freshmman Should Know When Coming To Foothill
1. Don't procrastinate.
2. Get the amount of sleep you need.
3. Don’t miss class often.
4. Pay attention during class.
5. Do your community service hours now (easier for you later on).
6.Step out of your comfort zone sometimes.
7. Try your best, not just the bare minimum.
8. Don’t be afraid to ask for help.
9. Actually do something during FIRE.
10. Stay organized.
Drew Garbe Mrs. Carr Period 1
ReplyDeleteWhat Every Freshman Should Know.
1. Don’t panic everything happens for a reason.
2. Only semester grades matter so make sure you do well both quarters.
3. FIRE is a tool use it.
4. If you need help don’t be afraid to ask the teacher.
5. Don’t be distracted by your phone in class.
6. If you are not in honors English annotate for extra credit.
7. Stay on top of your homework.
8. ALWAYS cite your resources in your research papers.
9. Don’t be afraid to express yourself.
10. Make good relationships.
Austin G. Period 1 EDA Carr
ReplyDeleteWhat Every Freshman Should Know
1. Don’t be too shy. You should be outgoing. You have nothing to be afraid of.
2. Don’t get behind in school. You will probably not get time to make it up.
3. Remember to choose YOUR OWN CLASSES. Don’t pick one you think you might not pass. If you don’t think you can, just take a step back and if you feel that you can get to it, then transfer to it.
4. Be careful who you choose as friends. It might be your ticket to being sane.
5. If you’ve live in Ventura, be careful befriending someone who plays sports for a school. Rivalry between Ventura High School kids and Buena High School kids can get out of hand.
6. Remember to get help when you need it.
7. Manage how your backpack is. Make sure you have everything organized.
8. If you have to go to the restroom, don’t mess it up. Bathrooms are privileges.
9. If anyone picks on you, tell someone. They WILL be dealt with.
10. Talk to people from a grade ahead of you. They could probably be a good help in deciding next year’s classes.
Gavin Lee
ReplyDeleteper.1
Carr
1. don’t do honors classes
2. join a club
3. make friends
4. eat lunch every day
5. bring snacks
6. watch out for poles
7. conceptual physics is no fun
8. get good at guitar hero
9. operate outside the box
10.curbs are the devil
Sunset Flores Period 1 Carr
ReplyDeleteTen Things Every Freshman Should Know:
1. Do not procrastinate. Even though you have more time doesn’t mean you should put it off; things pile up really fast.
2. Don’t Stress yourself out. The workload may seem like more work, but it’s manageable if you do it on time.
3. Be sure to get sleep. You may have to lose a few hours of sleep due to homework, but be sure to catch up on it during the weekends or whenever you can.
4. Your social life isn’t everything. Friends mean a lot but there is always time for them later. School comes first.
5. Stay away from bad peer pressure. Don’t do something just because it seems “cool”.
6. Don’t hangout with people that will make you do things you don’t want to do. It may seem like it’ll be hard to lose friends, but you can always make more.
7. Don’t stop doing your schoolwork just because it’s boring. It may be boring, but it’s better than summer school.
8. Ask for help if you don’t understand. It may seem embarrassing to ask for help, but if you don’t you’ll fall farther and farther behind.
9. It’s ok to switch your schedule. If you have a teacher that you think won’t teach you well don’t be afraid to change your schedule. Even if that means you won’t have a certain friend in your class, that’s ok.
10. Be sure to turn in all your work and do the easy extra credit all the time. If you don’t turn in your stuff on time it will start to bring down your grade. This doesn’t mean you can’t turn in a few things late, and it’s always better to turn it in late than not at all. But don’t make a habit of it and extra credit helps a lot!
Uriem F.
ReplyDeleteEDA,Per:1
Ms.Carr
10 Things Every Freshman Should Know
1.do community service hours during freshman year
2.Get involve with clubs
3.Don’t be afraid to ask for help because the teachers are here to help you
4.Don’t get left behind on school work
5.Do your work during fire
6.Try not to be absent because you can miss a lot in one day
7.Stay organized
8.Take your grades and school work seriously
9.Get a lot of sleep
10.Eat a healthy breakfast every morning.
spencer m.period 1 EDA Carr
ReplyDeletelist of what all freshmen should know
1. make friends, be out going
2. don’t be insecure
3. don’t do drugs
4. yes weed is a drug
5. do some kind of sport
6. be tolerant
7. do your work
8. try not to get too passionate about a topic when you do class debates
9. respect your seniors
10. only wear hats for teams you actually like
Jose Julian Martinez
ReplyDeletePeriod 1, Carr, 4-11-13
The first things freshmen should do is get to know new people. It is nice when you meet new people and have more people to rely on. Also since it is a small school you would be able to know more people! So get to meet new people and make friends that will follow you during your 4 years here at Foothill.
The second thing is that you should always come on time to class. You always want to be on time to class so you won't have too many truences that will make your record bad. Being early or on time is recommended so you won't miss anything big that might need for projects or assignments in the future.
The third thing is to control your emotions or simply act mature. You are in the stage where you are expected to act more like an adult which might be a big change. It is a change that you want to adapt to in order to communicate well with other students on campus that went through maturity.
The fourth thing is that you should respect the teachers and staff. So far the staff at Foothill has been the nicest teachers in all of schools i’ve been so far, and they should be treated with the utmost respect.
The fifth thing is you should never procrastinate on any projects or assignments because they are relatively hard and probably won't get done in one night. Even though it is possible it is not recommended and we don't need grumpy kids at school the next morning.
The sixth thing is you should have good public speaking skills or at least be prepared to use them. You will need to get through a ninth grade project which you will be talking outloud into a small class.
The seventh thing is that you should know when its the appropriate time for something. Some teachers here at Foothill are cool enough to let you use your phones but you need to know when it is the right time and where in order to keep using them. You should listen for the teacher in class anyway but you will be able to use them in some special occasions.
The eighth thing is that you should treat the electronic devices that are here on campus, such as ipads and computers. You need to treat them with respect so we will be able to use them for many more years to come.
The ninth thing is that you should never ditch class or leave campus. Even though it would be relatively hard to do it is not good. You will get caught and when you do it won't be pleasant.
The last thing is that you should always try your hardest to be a better person, in and out of school. You will make yourself look and feel better. In school you will make good grades and out of school you will make Foothill kids look great and set good examples.
Robert Moses
ReplyDeleteE.D.A. Period 1
Ms. Carr
11 April 2013
What to Keep In Mind
1. The Freshman classes here are easy, so relax and choose Honors classes.
2. Though you may encounter various challenges, none are impossible.
3. Everybody is learning with you.
4. Set the highest standards for yourself.
5. Stay true to yourself.
6. You get what you give and you are who you make yourself, so make great choices.
7. It is your right to make your own decisions.
8. Many people will chose different paths, choose yours wisely, then strive with every bone in your body.
9. Keep an open mind.
10. A positive attitude comes from within.
Veronica R.
ReplyDeleteEDA Per.1
Mrs.Carr
What Every Freshman Should Know:
1.Be prepared.You never know you might turn in early.
2.Ask questions.Asking questions are very helpful, if you're shy ask after class.
3.When doing your homework stay in a quiet place its not helpful when you’re in a loud place.Try to get less distracted from the things around you.
4.Feeling stressed out and confused.Come to FIRE and ask your FIRE leaders for some help or even better ask the teacher for some help.
5.Don’t be nervous when you have to present a project.You’ll have time to do everything just know that you can do it and there's no need to be nervous,promise to you, you’ll get over your fear.
6.If not knowing you have homework, check on the FTHS Wiki and or Edmodo is very helpful for checking to do your homework.
7.Don’t stop doing your homework just because it boring. Its better than summer school.
8.You may change schedules if your teacher is afraid of not teaching you.
9.Do Extra Credit! I assure to you it will bring up your grade a little bit more.
10.Stay away from peer pressure, and you’ll do fine.
Matthew M. P1. Mrs.Carr.
ReplyDelete1. The very first thing that every freshman should know is try not to stand out in your first year of high school. Because then you may make friends and you may collect some enemies in the process.
2. If you have some friends that you went to 8th grade with there at the same school hangout with them the first month and then start branching out.
3. All of the teachers are going to have a different personality, so don't take offense if one of the teachers keep calling you out in class.
4. Don't be afraid to ask questions, no one is going to bite your hand off for asking a question.
5. Don't try to impress a girl with some cool trick that you can do because girls in high school find that weird and unimpressive.
5. If you do not have any friends then talk to people in class even if it gets you into a little bit of trouble.
6. Sometimes getting into a little trouble is good for your social life in the long run.
7. Don't procrastinate in any of your classes because in high school it is really hard to dig yourself out of that grave.
8. Be friendly towards others.
9. Always take opportunities that you have to improve your grade.
10. Never argue with the teacher, remember they are the ones who make your grades a pass or fail.
Avichai
ReplyDeleteMcmillan
Period 1
4/11/2013
1.Don't take offense if a older women says you're cute
2.Seniors are not mean, so don't be afraid to talk to them!
3.Make sure make friends with your teacher.
4.Don't do drugs, and don't be a follower
5. Make sure to exercise and stay in shape
6. Don’t be afraid to talk to that “special” girl...because they are all friendly and practically waiting for you.
7. Don’t procrastinate in math class, because you can’t turn in late work
8.Drugs are not a good idea
9. Always study for tests you have, no matter if you think you have all the info down.
10. Make alot of friends so you can have help from them and you can help you.
Anthony Gonzalez
ReplyDeletePeriod 1 ,Carr
4/11/13
Every freshman should know this.....
How to communicate easily with students you don’t know
Present in front of an audience without getting distracted
Every freshman should be prepared and on time to class
Turn in every assignment on time especially major assignments
Study for every quiz and test for at least half an hour
Don’t use your phone or ipod if the teacher is talking, Otherwise you won't pay attention
Make as many friends as possible so you know and can talk to friends when you need help on assignments.Having a friend with you makes the class easier
If possible do all late assignments and or test corrections.(it could boost up your grade from a B+ to an A-)
Always get on a teacher's good side because they are the one who are grading you
You should be proud that you got into Foothill so stay in Foothill
To whatever freshman that comes across this message, there are 10 things you should know on how your 9th grade year is gonna plan out. For one thing, the most important thing when trying to make new friends from different schools last year is....
ReplyDeleteDon’t be shy. Step out of the antisocial zone at the beginning of the year to make good first impressions. But don't be obnoxious to get attention. You don’t want to start your first year in high school as that one annoying kid.
Try not to be late to class
Avoid picking fights with the teacher.
Have confidence, but don’t make people think you want to stand up to them.
Complete all your work, or enough to get a good grade in your classes.
Try to avoid picking fights with other students(although it rarely happens at foothill)
Pay your fines in the cafeteria as soon as possible.
Make sure you hang out with somebody. If you have friends, it’s better than being a loner.
STUDY FOR TESTS. To me, this is probably the most important lesson I NEED to follow this year. It is important for your grade that you do it to.
And lastly….
· Foothill is a semi-rich school. You do well in your freshman year and most of you pass the finals, chances are you’ll be heading to Six flags in Sophomore year!