Tips

Chapter 14

-Make friends and have some fun! -Get your facts straight, if your having a conversation don't make anything up it'll make a terrible impression on anyone you're trying to befriend. It's OK, to say I don't know, please tell me. People will be more likely to trust you and believe you when you talk about something you do know. -Try to make as many friends as you can but make sure you try to get friends that are good influences. -A good conversation starter is asking about their summer. Don't be shy, either. -Sometime during the summer, visit the school and learn your way around. -Do not play any pranks on your teachers. You may think it's an attempt to break the ice; they'll just see it as "one of those kids that will hate learning," causing the student-teacher relationship to have a rocky start. -Consider carrying mints to keep your breath fresh. -If you don't know the school rules yet, play it safe. -There's a big chance that you're not allowed to run in the halls. -Style your hair for school; it will make you feel and look great. -Try to get a haircut about two weeks before starts, so you have time to grow comfortable in your new haircut. It's risky to get your haircut the night before; you could hate it, which will lower your confidence, or it could look terrible, and first impressions are important.