Getting Prepared
Get the necessary school supplies. One of your big responsibilities is to make sure that you have everything you'll need to be successful at school. Many times, teachers will make supply lists available a few weeks before school starts, to make sure you have enough time to get everything you'll need.Whether you're starting a new school or just returning after a summer break, some common supplies include:
Pencils
Pens
Notebook paper
Crayons
Binders or folders
Glue
An eraser
A ruler
Highlighters
Exercise books
Learn your class schedule. Before you go to school, you need to
make sure you know where you're going when you get there. Depending on what
level of school you're in, you might just have one classroom, or you may have
to go between classrooms.
If you're in middle school or junior high school, it's common to go and
walk your class schedule once you find out where your classrooms will be. Find
out how long the passing period is and make sure you'll have enough time to get
to each class. A little practice helps.
Figure out the bus route. Many students take the bus to school,
which is usually the easiest way of getting there, but there are all kinds of
different ways to get to school. If you live close enough, you can walk, ride a
bike, or get a ride from someone. Usually, the school makes bus routes
available before the year starts, so you can find out where and when you need
to catch the bus to get to school.
Decide what you'll wear. To make the morning before school as easy and
stress free as possible, decide what you're going to wear the night before you
have to go to school. Lay out your clothes, take a bath or shower, and get as
much sleep as possible so you'll be ready for the first day.
It's always a good idea to eat breakfast in the morning before school to
keep your energy levels high until lunch timeYou don't want
to be sluggish on your first day.
If you're bringing a lunch, pack it the night before and keep it in the
fridge so all you've got to do is grab it and go.
Get to school on time. However you're getting to school, it's
important to show up on time, especially on the first day. Once you get to
school, try not to waste too much time talking to your friends and messing
around at your locker, and just head to class as quickly as possible.
