Thursday, April 11, 2013
P4 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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Yash N. EDA Period 4 CARR
ReplyDelete1) Get involved into in school activities
2) Meet lots of people
3) Challenge yourself academically
4) Do most of your community service in the first year because it will get too hard if you wait
5) Turn your homework in on time, don’t let late work affect your grade
6) Make good first impressions on teachers
7) Find a group of people to sit with at lunch as soon as possible
8) Do not procrastinate
9) Choose your friends wisely
10) Relax! Try not to get yourself too worried or tensed over work load
Ellen M.
ReplyDeleteEDA Period 4
Carr
What should every Freshman know?
1) Procrastination and/or being lazy is a bad idea. It may seem to make school less stressful now, but it will come back to bite you in the butt. You don’t wanna be a junior or a senior and still taking 6 or 7 courses and going to Adult Education on top of that. Trust me, I know from experience.
2) If you stock up on regular school supplies such as pens and college-ruled paper now, you won’t have to go back to Staples or Office Depot in the middle of the semester, because you will go through that stuff fast. If you go on the day school starts, most of the stuff will be on sale as well.
3) Don’t forget the markers or colored pencils. Believe it or not, you will use them.
4) Find a stress reliever or a “rock.” For me, it is riding my horse and reading. For some of my friends it is running. For others, it is art or writing. For some, it is dance. Finding an activity like one of these will provide a temporary escape for when things get stressful. Believe me, things will get stressful.
5) Planning ahead is a great idea. Nobody said that you, as a freshman need to know EXACTLY what you’re going to do with your life, but you should have a plan for when you’re a sophomore or a junior, or have somewhat of an idea of what you want to do after high school.
6) Always go the extra mile, don’t just do the bare minimum. The minimum for community service hours here is 75. Why just stick with 75 when you could easily do 100? Or 120? Why leave that poster assignment as just a pencil and pen outline when you could color it in, or maybe add some glitter? Going the extra mile on things like that shows teachers you’re determined to get a good grade.
7) Get your hours done. Community service is not hard. It sounds like it might be, but it’s not. There are many options for you to choose from, from beach clean-up to the animal shelter. Don’t be one of those seniors that had come into their final year with zero hours. Just get it done while you still have time, and who knows? You might like it.
8) If you don’t have time to get things done, you make time. Learning how to manage your time wisely will help you a lot. When done correctly, you can get homework done and still have time to spend time with friends and family, or maybe sleep.
9) Learn to cite your sources, both in-text and in a works cited. They will teach you as a freshman but it is an important thing to learn and remember so that you don’t get written up for plagiarism, as you will be citing sources all four years. Also, when they teach you MLA formatting, remember it, because you will use that all four years as well.
10) Teachers like it when you take the theme or whatever book you’re reading for class and connect it either to yourself or to other pieces of work. It tells them that you understand the text and that you are thinking about it.
What Every Freshman Should Know
ReplyDelete1. Do not procrastinate.
2. Turn everything in on time
3. Complete assignments
4. Pay attention in class
5. Get help when you need it
6. If you are nervous, just breathe because it will be okay.
7. The 9th grade project isn’t as bad as it may feel/sound.
8. Studying is very helpful
9. Don’t clutter your schedule is you cannot handle it
10. Be proud of how/what you do! You’re only a freshman once!
Daisy M. EDA 4 Carr
ReplyDelete1. Always be confident in your decisions, don’t do something you might end up regretting.
2. Don’t take classes because your friends are, take them because they will benefit you.
3. Dont Stress.
4. Pay Attention is EVERY class
5. Girls, don’t let boys distract you from your friends. Friends will always be there, boys wont!
6. Turn everything in ON TIME
7. Always study the stuff you are given to study
8. Don’t slack off
9. Get help when you need it
10. Just have fun
Klio M. EDA Period 4 Mrs. Carr
ReplyDeleteEvery freshman should know:
1.To try their hardest, your hard work will pay off and you won’t regret it.
2.People at this school will not throw you in trashcans you’ll be fine.
3.Your teachers are there to help, they want you to succeed.
4.DO NOT PROCRASTINATE.
5.Use your FIRE time for homework, it really helps.
6.Make good decisions because your future is very important.
7.Be nice to everyone, they’ll appreciate it.
8.No matter how stressful things get, you’ll be alright.
9.Make friends with good people who are going to support you.
10.BE YOURSELF!
Kat H, EDA PD4 Mrs.carr
ReplyDeleteWhat Every Freshman Should Know:
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Do not procrastinate!
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Be respectful
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Do absent work asap
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The ninth grade project is not that bad
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There are people that will help you
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Have fun
•Enjoy high school
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.
ReplyDelete1. Surround yourself with supportive people.
2. Get help as soon as you need it.
3. Choose a good group of friends.
4. Stay caught up with all homework and projects.
5. Don’t stress out too much.
6. Do not get lazy.
7. Don’t get into drama.
8. Avoid any put downs.
9. Be prepared for whatever is thrown at you.
10. Stay happy (:
Nathalie H. per. 4 Mrs. Carr
ReplyDelete1.You want to be on renaissance
2.Know the campus ( it so small it should be easy)
3.Know your classes by heart
4.Know what your teachers expect from you
5.Be in a club of some sort
6.Don’t leave things to the last minute
7.Do your homework (it can determine your grade in some classes)
8.Remember block schedule
9.Make a friend or two
10.Study for finals.
Pat H. EDA 4 Mrs.Carr
ReplyDeleteWhat every freshman should know.
1. Be unique
2. Try different clubs
3. Bring LOTS of pencils
4. Try/do Sports
5. Push yourself into Honor classes
6. Stay strong in Farch
7. What you do this year, sets your personality for the rest of your school years
8. Be yourself
9. Make Renaissance, you won’t regret it.
10. Make friends, they can help you as the years go on.
Brilliana G, EDA 4, Mrs. Carr
ReplyDelete1. Always turn in work on time, no procrastination.
2. Have a good work ethic .
3. School first, friends second
4. Don’t mess around in class; always pay attention to the teacher.
5. Study for tests continuously, not the night before.
6. Take organized cornell notes in class
7. Keep your binder neat and organized
8. Have three binders (including one skinny one for 7th period) so you can have different ones for different days.
9. Make good friends.
10. Get to know your teachers and counselor (especially your counselor) because they'll help you succeed in school.
Sachi T. Period 4 Mrs. Carr
ReplyDelete1)Know your classes and where to go
2)Make Renaissance!
3)Make friends with your teachers
4)Do your homework
5)Remember the block schedule
6)Don’t procrastinate
7)Study for finals
8)Make new friends
9)Join clubs
10)Don’t panic :P
Jay McCoy-EDA- period 4-What Every Freshman Should Know.
ReplyDelete1 Read a lot
2 get involve in he school
3 Study hard
4 try to get in to clubs
5 take AP classes. ( it looks good for collage)
6 open your self to new things
7 have you binder organized and neat
8 take organize notes
9 get to know your teacher
10 get to know especially your counseller
Danny G EDA P.4 Carr
ReplyDelete1.Take your homework seriously.
2.Not say its a nerd school.
3.Make good friends.
4. Do good on the 9th grade project.
5. Have your fun.
6.He happy
7.Avoid put downs.
8.avoid stress.
9.Don't get into little kid drama.
10.Don't get lazy
Blake M EDA Period #4 Carr
ReplyDelete1.Have good friends
2.Don’t procrastinate
3.Do your best
4.Ask questions when you don’t understand something
5.Have a good relationship with all of your teachers
6.Don’t be afraid to try something new
7.Talk is cheap. Show how good you are
8.Enjoy life
9.Don’t forget about your family
10.This is your only chance to be in high school so make it count
Corinn C. Period 4,Mrs. Carr
ReplyDelete1. Do not procrastinate.
2. Do your homework.
3. Participate in class.
4. Try your hardest.
5. Come prepared.
6. Do not disrespect your teachers.
7. Have high expectations for yourself.
8. Do extra credit if offered.
9. Listen to your teachers.
10. When you don’t understand something ask your teacher.
Evelyn S. Period 4, Mrs. Carr
ReplyDeleteTen things a freshman should know upon entering Foothill’s campus:
-First off, do not procrastinate.
-Use your resources.
-Come prepared to learn.
-Be mature, at Foothill it is a good school with a good, mature and accepting environment.
-Find a good supportive group of friends.
-Have a good balance between a social life and an academic life.
-Get involved.
-Do your homework, it will pay off! You don’t ever want to fall behind.
-When extra credit is offered, accept it and do it!
-When in doubt or you don’t understand something, ask a teacher, FIRE leader or friend.
Maddie T. EDA Period 4 Carr
ReplyDelete1. Use FIRE time wisely
2. Always do your homework never turn it in late
3. Don’t be all middle school drama act mature
4. Do not try to act cool and back sass your teachers
5. Do what you're supposed to do during class
6. Don’t do something stupid like ditch class
7. Participate in school activitys
8. Be kind to everyone at the school(even if you don’t like them)
9. Be yourself
10. Be outgoing and not shy
Oswaldo Rico Period #4 Mrs. Carr
ReplyDeleteWHAT EVERY FRESHMAN SHOULD KNOW:
1. Not to be nervous for public speaking
2. Don’t panic
3. Do your homework
4. Listen to directions
5. Don’t complain
6. Get use to the Dana speaking everyday about upcoming events
7. Try your best
8. Study for tests
9. Never fall behind or you’ll never catch up
10. Be respectful to everyone even yourself
Conard W. EDA Period 4 Mrs. Carr
ReplyDeleteFreshman should do their homework, study whenever they have the time, pay attention in class, they should know that it is only hard if you think it is, listen to the teachers, get a fourth period next to the cafeteria, make a lot of friends, join a club, try to make renaissance, try to get the best grades that you possibly can.
What Every Freshman Should Know
ReplyDelete1.Always try your best in school
2.Do not panic on anything
3.Ask for help when you need it
4.Have friends who influence you
5.Always meet new people
6.Do not get in any kind of trouble
7.Get to know your teachers
8.Do not be lazy
9.Always ask questions
10.Be yourself!
Alex R, Period 4, Carr
ReplyDeleteIn the beginning of the year start out strong the first month! You don't want to fall behind because its hard to get ahead. Also do the homework, we have two days to do it so it should be done by the due date. If you don't do it then you could turn it in late but it still brings down your grade. It helps to make renaissance because you get treats and you get this paper that has two oops passes, two late assignments, one front of the line at lunch, and you get to have a do over(no tests). If you don't get what you are learning there is plenty of opportunities to learn and get help. At times things get really stressful but try not to because everything will work out. Also stay away from drama because that just adds on to your stress. Join a club and make new friends. If you're shy then open up and try new things. Have fun and don't wish away your year because it goes by fast. Finally finish out strong and don't get lazy because you will regret having those bad grades.
Naivi B., EDA 4, Carr
ReplyDelete1.Don’t procrastinate
2.Don’t be afraid to make new friends
3.Be yourself
4.Get involved
5.Know your teachers and staff
6.Ask questions
7.Surround yourself with people who care
8.Stay organized
9.Look at everything in the positive side
10.Don’t Panic!
Dalila Gallegos
ReplyDeleteMrs.Carr
EDA Period 4
12 April 2013
Personal Reflection
One thing i'm proud of for accomplishing this year would be finishing all my homework, and even though it’s late sometimes i still turn it in. Another thing would be trying to get involved into the activities that are put on at school. Lastly I’m very glad that I tried to make new friends. I made the mistake of not trying my best and not really caring about my grades later on in the year. I regret this because it was a big hassle to try and get my grades up so I wouldn’t fall behind in class. I learned to stay on task in class and always do your homework so you can learn more. I have friends who support me and help me in school. Their the family that you get to choose that will be by your side when you need them. Theres only one person outside of school that I can trust with anything and I tell everything to. I can count on that person when no one else could.
1. Turn in homework on time
2. Get help from teachers
3. Try to make new friends
4. Get involved
5. Be yourself
6. Stay organized
7. Pay attention in class
8. Take notes
9. Join clubs
10. Get noticed
Quarter 4 Goals
This quarter I want to get better grades than in the past, finish all my homework, and study the material from class. I plan on trying to get more involved to get noticed in school, try my best at everything, and not slack off in anything.
Next School Year
Next year I want to do my best in intermediate algebra, world history and chemistry. I will study and understand what is taught in class so I will pay attention, take notes, and participate more.
Rachel S, EDA period 4, Mrs Carr
ReplyDelete1) DO NOT PROCRASTINATE, you will definitely regret it later.
2) Get to know your counselors, they’re there to help you, so don’t ignore them.
3) Join clubs and teams! You meet new people
4) Make new friends because there is no limit!
5) STUDY FOR TESTS because they count a lot for your grade
6) Do the best that you can in school, don’t slack off.
7) It’s never too early to think about which college/s you want to go to!
8) During FIRE, go to your teachers if you need help. Don’t just guess on the homeworks.
9) Try not to use homework passes (unless you REALLY need to), because if you skip out on homework, you miss a WHOLE lesson.
10) Try and finish your 75 community service hours early in your 4 years here.
Melanie B
ReplyDeleteperiod #4
Mrs.Carr
1. Don't procrastinate
2. Be open to meeting new people and trying new things
3. Do all your work and turn it in on time
4. Surround yourself with people who make you happy
5. Avoid the drama
6. Have Fun
7. Listen and be helpful
8. Join clubs
9. Be organized
10. Be yourself
♦ Mitchell B ♦
ReplyDelete(Man in google docs these things were bolded and all sorts of awesome)
What Every Freshman Should Know?
1.DON’T PROCRASTINATE: Other things may seem important or fun, but if you get the work out of the way early you can enjoy those things a lot more than with homework haunting you.
2.SCHOOl FIRST FRIENDS SECOND: Right now it seems like the most important thing in the world to have friends and hang out with friends, but by the end of the year you will have wished you studied for you Biology test instead of texting your friend all night.
3.RESPECT YOUR TEACHERS: In elementary school and middle school, you learn to hate teachers, but in High School. Having a good relationship with your teacher could be the diffirence between a C and an A if you are able to comfortably talk to your teacher you will be able to take in what he or she is teaching at a much higher level.
4.JOIN A CLUB: You don’t want to be that kid with no friends do you? Clubs are a great way to meet new people who share the same interests as you before joining the GWAT club I was the only person I knew who cared about the environment and Doctor Who.
5.KNOW WHAT YOU’RE GETTING INTO: Take a second and think “Am able to take honours english and do sports and be in Bioscience?” I mean, I’m only halfway through this and I’m struggling.
6:STAY SUPPLIED: It sucks being that kid who asks for a pencil and a piece of paper in EVERY class.
7: GET SLEEP: There are enough hours in the day for you to do Homework, do enjoyable things and get 8 or more hours of sleep a night. Not sleeping will make your day harder and keep you less motivated (perfect time for a transition)
8:STAY MOTIVATED: If you have a D or an F in a class don’t give up, that will just keep the grade there, no matter what’s going on, if you stay motivated you can get through almost anything
9:USE YOUR RESOURCES: The school provides you with an hour 4 days a school week to catch up on homework and get things done USE FIRE, the school has a library with books on anything you might have a test on USE THE LIBRARY. The teachers put their agendas and assignments on the FTHS wiki USE THE WIKI!
10:DO NOT TALK ABOUT FIGHT CLUB: second rule: DO NOT TALK ABOUT FIGHT CLUB.
Bailey Carretino Per:4 Mrs.Carr
ReplyDelete• Always be your best in everything
• Be yourself
• Stay away from drama
• Don’t rush things
• Do all your homework the day it’s given
• Study for all tests
• Do what makes you happy and successful
• Have Respect
• Have Fun
• Stay Healthy
Tyler M EDA Period 4 Carr
ReplyDelete10 Things every freshman should know.
1. Make use of FIRE
2. Freshman year DOES matter, don't think it doesn't.
3. Making new friends isn't hard, people aren't scary!
4. As Mrs. Carr would say, Don't Panic.
5. Don't worry too much about the 9th grade project, but try your hardest.
6. Get at least some community service done this year.
7. Challenge yourself, set goals.
8. You'll get used to the block schedule.
9. Join a club, or get involved with something on campus
10. Don't push yourself TOO hard
1.Don’t procrastinate
ReplyDelete2.Have fun
3.Meet new people
4.Be social
5.Do your homework
6.listen to your teachers
7.Stay active
8.Be your self
9.Talk a lot
10.Talk to older class mates.
What every freshman should know:
ReplyDelete1. Stay Organized. Organization is really important in high school. If you’re not organized, school gets a whole lot harder. Keep everything you get at school in a binder, with tabs, so you’re not always looking for your papers.
2.Get involved. Getting involved in high school can be really fun. It can be a little scary starting a new school with little, or no friends, being involved in a club at school is a good place to meet a lot of nice, and fun people who share the same interests as you.
3.Don’t freak out! Sometimes school can get really stressful and complicated, but just do yourself a favor and don’t freak out, freaking out only makes it worse.
4.Be prepared. Don’t be the person who always has to ask for papers, pencil, erasers, ect. Come prepared, so you don’t have to be that person.
5.No friends is better that bad friends. Surround yourself with people who like you for you.
6. Write in your planner. Sometimes block schedule can get confusing and you forget what assignment is due on what day. If you write in your planner you won’t forget, because you can always look back and check the date.
7. Teachers are your friends. In middle school a lot of kids think teachers are out to get them, really the teachers just care. At Foothill the teachers are always here to help, inspire, or just be your friend, so don’t be scared of your teachers!
8. Use your time in FIRE. A lot of people just sit around and talk in FIRE, but really FIRE can be really helpful. Your FIRE leaders are always there to help you with homework, so take advantage of FIRE. It can be a really good time to do homework and get help.
9. Keep your smile. I know high school can be stressful, but through all the pressure and stress, just keep a smile! it will make things a whole lot easier.
10. Just be yourself. Don’t act like someone you’re not. Foothill is a really accepting school, and people will like you just the way you are. I promise. :)
Jessi Pacheco EDA Period 4 Carr
ReplyDelete1. be yourself
2. do your homework
3. get help if you need it
4. study for tests and quiz's
5. don't be shy
6. be organized
7. take advantage of extra credit
8. pay attention in class
9. challenge yourself
10. don,t procrastinate
But the most important thing is to have fun and enjoy freshman year while it lasts