High School is a very important time in life, so there are a few things to know before starting your high school journey.

Talking Points:

  • Have fun! High school is a simpler time in many ways and you have the freedom to get involved in activities that may not be available post high school.
  • Don’t get carried away with fun. Make good choices, know your priorities, and don’t get into trouble.
  • You are who you hang out with so choose the right kind of friends. 
Discussion:
  1. Initial reactions to this topic? What jumped out at you?
  2. What does pop culture make high school look like? What do you think it’s actually like?
  3. How do you feel when you think about going to high school? List some emotions.
  4. What are you most looking forward to in high school? Why?
  5. How can you make sure to surround yourself with good people who help you keep your priorities straight?
  6. Is there a step you need to take based on today’s topic?

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High School is a very important time in life, so there are a few things to know before starting your high school journey.

Navigating high school can sound like a stressful task. One of the best ways to learn about high school is to take some advice from the students who have gone before you.

Have fun

Take advantage of all the free time you will have in high school. As long as you get your homework done, you will have plenty of time to hang out with friends and do other fun stuff that your school will provide. High school is a time when you don’t have a lot of worry or responsibility, so take advantage of that!

Make good choices, know your priorities, and don’t get into trouble

Don’t get too carried away in all the fun, though. It’s all about finding a balance. You should have fun with your friends and get involved in your school, but make sure that doesn’t take away from you being a good student and doing the right thing. As long as you have your priorities straight, you will be just fine!

Choose the right people to surround yourself with

Going to high school means that you will be around more people. It is super important to choose the right group of friends because they will have a huge influence on you over the next few years. You become who you surround yourself with, so make sure it’s good kids who work hard and are going somewhere in life. Don’t get stuck with the losers.

Don’t be an Uncle Rico

A lot of people seem to think that high school is the peak of their lives. Whether it be in movies, TV shows, or that one guy who won’t shut up about his football team winning state, this is a message we get told all the time. The truth is high school doesn’t have to be the best years, so don’t put that kind of pressure on yourself. Enjoy it for what it is, but you still have your whole life to live after high school.

This is a time to have fun and learn new things. At the end of the day, high school will be whatever you make it to be. In the grand scheme of things, it’s just a short time of life that will be over before you know it. So keep these tips in mind and you will do great!

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Key Points:

  • Have fun! High school is a simpler time in many ways and you have the freedom to get involved in activities that may not be available post high school.
  • Don’t get carried away with fun. Make good choices, know your priorities, and don’t get into trouble.
  • You are who you hang out with so choose the right kind of friends. 
  • Don’t be an Uncle Rico. 

Quote This:

High school is what kind of grows you into the person you are. I have great memories, good and bad, some learning experiences and some that I’ll take with me the rest of my life. -Giancarlo Stanton

Talk About It
  1. What is your initial reaction to this topic? What jumped out at you?
  2. What does pop culture make high school look like? What do you think it’s actually like?
  3. How do you feel when you think about going to high school? List some emotions. 
  4. What are you most looking forward to in high school? Why?
  5. How can you make sure to surround yourself with good people who help you keep your priorities straight? 
  6. Write a personal action step based on this conversation.