Remember: the decisions you make now will effect you for the rest of your life.

Be yourself! Don’t ever lie just to make friends.

Choose your friends, don’t let them choose you.

Find your niche.

Join the tennis and softball teams.

Live each day to the fullest. Tell someone something really nice and be graceful in accepting compliments.

Be courteous.

Don’t go out with a guy just because he has a great car or because other girls want him. You can always test drive a car or have your heart broken by making good decisions!

But you already knew all this, didn’t you?

2) Listen to the teachers

3) Attend every class

4) Do all classwork assigned

5) Do all homework, on time

6) Ask questions, when you have them

7) Don’t be ashamed to get tutoring, if needed

8) On the first day in EACH CLASS, get the names, telephone numbers & e-mails of three students in that class. That way you can call or text & get homework assignments or ask questions.

9) Participate regularly in class discussions

10) Befriend one lonely kid with no friends

11) Compliment each teacher; not every day, but occasionally. They love that.

12) Let the principal, VP, yard duties, cafeteria people, secretaries, etc. know that you appreciate what they do for you. They love that, & will help you when you need help.

Have a good year!!