What Not to Do in High School

1.      Don’t steal anyone’s parking spot. It’s rude and inconsiderate to take a spot that was rightfully paid for by another student. Did you pay $100 for the spot in the front of the lot? No, you paid for the one in the very back…so get moving.

2.     Don’t make teachers your enemies. Although they can often drive you nuts, they are there to be of assistance to you. They are a resource for succeeding; use them to your advantage.

3.     Don’t consistently ask throughout every class if the assignment you are assigned is going to be worth points. Just do the work like everyone else has to, and hope that you are rewarded.

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4.     I know it’s tempting for some girls, (especially freshman), but it is strongly suggested that you refrain from wearing jean skirts and uggs, or uggs with any type of skirt for that matter. 

5.     It is also tempting for some girls, once again, typically underclassmen, to wear excessive amounts of eyeliner or some crazy accessory to make them appear “edgy.” You don’t look edgy, you look ridiculous.

6.     It may sound cliché, but don’t procrastinate. It may seem like everything can be put off until the last minute, but if you do the work ahead of time, it relieves a lot of unnecessary stress.

7.      Offer help to friends that need help with an assignment if they’re struggling…you never know when you’ll be needing their help.

8.     Remember the Golden Rule from Elementary School? It still applies in high school. Treat people how you want to be treated. Don’t gossip about one of your friends behind their backs and get all out of whack when you find out they’ve been talking about you in return…what goes around comes around.

9.     Never write one of your friends a note consisting of extremely embarrassing things and address it with your real names. It could be misplaced and you and everyone that witnessed reading that note will be scarred for life.

10.  Enjoy yourself. This is the last chance you get to spend time with a lot of the people you’ve known for nearly twelve years of school before they all go their separate ways. You only have four years of high school. It may seem like forever, but don’t wish it all away.