So I know a few of u are starting/already started high school. And I thought I'd write smt to help u thru this experience bc it's hard and scary. Also sorry if this is a little late but I'm trying.

Before I start I'd like to say that I'm going to be completely honest. I'm not gonna bullshit u and tell u that high school is fun and u have so much freedom and it's super chill cuz honestly I'm having a horrible time. It's not like that for everyone tho, u might actually really like it. I know a few ppl who really love it and when I complain they're like "wut r u talking about it's so fun" but I'm just telling u guys that I personally don't like it at all and it's depressing, so I'm gonna try to make it the least miserable possible for u guys by giving some advice.

First I'd like to point out that I'm Canadian so high school for me starts in grade 7, but ik that in the US there's middle school so it starts later. But going into to high school is the same scary experience whether ur in grade 7 or whatever grade it is in the states or the uk or wtv. (Plz excuse my ignorance) anyway I'm going into grade ten so I'm gonna share my advice with u.

Ok so I think the most important thing is to be yourself. Ik it sounds cheesy but really it's extremely important. If u try to be someone ur not, you're going to have a miserable time. If u act like urself and go with ur instinct, ppl will like u for you, and not for who ur trying to be. And you'll probably make better friends by being urself.

That brings me to my next topic; friends. Ik it seems important to be popular sometimes, but popularity really doesn't mean anything. What's the point? When u have a lot of friends, a lot of them will be fake friends. The kind of toxic ppl who hang out with u just to be popular and then gossip about u when u leave the room. No one wants that. And with a lot of friends, you're more prone to drama, and no one wants drama cuz it's just stressful. Honestly, u really just need one or two really good friends to get through high school. As long as ur happy and u make friends with the right ppl, it'll be fine.

Also, try not to get caught up in drama. Avoid it at all costs, cuz it's p pointless in my opinion. It just hurts a lot of ppls feelings, and that person could be u.

And don't judge anyone who did nothing to deserve it. Being judgemental is mean and u wouldn't like ppl judging u, so don't judge other ppl. And ik being judged is inevitable, so u just kind of have to accept that some ppl are assholes and they're gonna judge u. But some ppl are nice and they'll be open to ur flaws and don't let them go. They're precious. Be a precious person, don't judge ppl.

And don't forget u have to work hard. For some ppl school work is naturally easy and they're used to slacking off, but in high school it's harder and if u get lazy, you're gonna fail. That happened to me cuz I was used to doing minimal work and doing well, but pls learn from my mistake and work hard.

I'd also like to add that ur grades will most likely drop a little when u start school. But don't feel bad and get discouraged cuz it's completely normal. Almost everyone's grades drop when they start high school cuz it's a drastic change and takes time to get used to.

Also, I'm sorry but ur probably not prepared. I'm not trying to scare u cuz ur probably scared shitless already. But everything that elementary school did to prepare u was a lie. Like when they said "ur gonna need this for high school" it was complete bull shit, they were just trying to get u to do ur homework. And the things that u actually did need to know for high school u probably forgot :/ but don't worry about that cuz ur gonna adapt p fast.

Also try to be organized. Cuz I'm disorganized af and it's just hell. And the teachers get mad at me. If ur having trouble getting organized, ask a teacher that u like to help u after school or something. And sometimes teachers try to tell u how to organize urself, but the same method doesn't work for everybody. So if the teachers way of organizing doesn't work for u, just do it your own way. And if they don't like it explain yourself, they'll understand, teachers r ppl too. (Unless they're an asshole, then ur fucked)

And speaking of teachers, u might get some shitty ones. Sometimes it feels like they're just there to make u miserable. Some of them r complete ass hats and they clearly don't like their job and they have a miserable life. Sometimes they just suck at teaching in general. And u have to put up with them cuz they have "superiority". Cuz u have to respect ur elders even if they don't respect u. And that can be really frustrating sometimes, bc u want to tell them off, but then you'd get a detention. Which is stupid af in my opinion but I have to deal with it anyway. But don't forget that if a teacher crosses the line and offends you, you should stand up for urself. And if u don't want to get into any trouble, u can go to the principal (or a teacher that u like and trust) and tell them what happened so that they can help you deal with it. And I'd also like to talk about the good teachers, cuz they're not all bad. Sometimes you get a really good teacher who respects their students as humans and has a good way of teaching and is interesting and interactive with their lessons. The kind of teacher that establishes respect in the classroom but is also chill and respects you back. And they're open minded and accept that everyone's different. You might only get one of these teachers each year, so cherish and appreciate them. These teachers help to get u through the year. And don't take advantage of them bc you will regret it.

And don't take shit from older students cuz they think they're better. Older students have nothing on you, you are equal. Don't let them bullshit u cuz one day you'll be the older student and you will realize that they weren't better than you in any way.

And lastly, remember that high school isn't nearly as scary as you think it is. It's completely overrated, and it's a p miserable place, but it's not scary. A lot of the ppl there are actually nice. You're not gonna get lost, and if u do someone will help. And remember not to be scared of judgement. Everyone there is just as scared as u, they don't have time to judge u bc they're too busy being scared of getting judged. Everyone else is just as nervous as u are. There's isn't anything to be scared of. The things that are scaring u now are going to make u laugh in a few months.

And if that wasn't enough, just remember that in November PINOF 8 is coming. So if u ever feel like giving up, just think of that, it should get u through the first few months.

That's all for now, goodnight and good luck :)

p.s. Passing on my "wisdom" makes me feel really old even tho I'm only fourteen (fifteen in November)

p.p.s this chapter was made cuz and are starting/have started high school, but it's for anyone who is starting high school cuz moral support is important. Tell me in the comments if ur starting high school and if so, when. And tell me if this helped or if you have any questions.