calm down. The school will make sure you have all the information that you need for when you do start school, they won’t just throw you in without a schedule or any other supplies. This past year there was a girl that moved in literally halfway through the year, and my “friend group” though established still had no issues letting in another person. Just be yourself, you don’t need to be the most outgoing person in the world, just join some clubs or teams that you’re interested in. You’ll definitely meet a lot of people that way. You can always talk with the people in your classes or on your bus, I’m sure you’ll be able to find people to be friends with. Best of luck, if you have more questions you can always e-mail me through my profile.

Well… the best thing I can tell you is that it’s okay to be nervous. DON’T BE COCKY because everyone will think you’re just some stuck up fool. If you let nervousness show, many people are going to come to your rescue and comfort you. Don’t psyche yourself too much about it. After a week, everything will go away. As for schoolwork, do NOT procrastinate. It gets you nowhere (I should know). Ask your teachers about any extra credit opportunities if you find yourself not understanding or falling behind. I wish you the best of luck.

Make sure that on that first day you meet your teachers personally and ask for all the first day papers and things you may have missed.

As for kids — ask the person who is registering you if there isn’t some sort of “buddy” program for new kids who would show you the ropes and get you through lunch and all those things. When you go to lunch look for the people who might be sitting alone and go sit with them. They may not be the greatest but they are alone and you are alone, and you might make a great friend. Good luck and just ask for help.