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__ Surviving Seventh Grade __

Welcome to seventh grade! I’m sure you’re excited to start the new school year. But, you are probably wondering how you’ll it. Here are some suggestions that might help. During class don’t call out! The teachers //hate// that. They also hate smart-mouths and gum chewing. Don’t zone out, pay attention and raise your hand! If you just listen to those suggestions you’ll be fine. Maybe you’re worried about the teachers? Don’t be, they’re really nice and they //do// want you to pass. But just incase they aren’t nice here are some ways that may help you. Again, don’t call out, the mean ones //really// hate that. Be polite and pay attention, don’t chew gum, don’t be a smart-mouth, and instead of talking to your friends during class, talk to then when classis over or at lunch. We all hate studying, but we have to do it. Say you are in French class taking a test, you crammed for it the night before but that was the only time you studied. After you finish your teacher shows them to you again and, uh oh, you bombed the test. //Never// wait until the last minute to study. Its an awful idea. Instead, if you know that the test is coming up, study fifteen minutes every night before the test. Maybe you could get together with a friend and help each other study. I guarantee this will help you pass that test. Another thing is homework. It stinks but we still have to do it. Make sure you understand what you have to do, if not ask the teacher. Do it //every night//, even though it’s only worth ten percent of your grade, it can make or break your average. If you forgot your homework or left it at school, call a friend and ask them to tell you the questions so you can answer them yourself. Drama is horrible and annoying, but it happens. Say one of your friends starts telling a nasty rumor about you because you made her mad. Soon everyone hears it and most of them think it’s true. Chances are that she wasn’t even that great of a friend to start with. You need to find true friends who will stick with you whether you make them mad or not. You don’t need to join a group and make a bunch of fake friends to belong. Just be yourself. As for the drama, just ignore it and tell people it isn’t true. Some will believe you but some won’t, but as long as you know it isn’t true it doesn’t matter. In conclusion, seventh grade is not horrible. It’s actually really fun and easy. Just remember to follow all the rules, make good friends and stay on your teacher’s good side. Trust me, it works. Good luck and have fun!