The first weeks of a new school year is an exciting time because it's a fresh start. It's also an opportunity to make a good first impression. Of course, you hear a lot about making a good impression with your looks—your clothes, hair, etc. But did you know there are many other factors that contribute to first impressions?
Here are a few tips for putting your best foot forward the first week of school.
Smile! Something as simple as a smile can let new students know you'd like to be friends. It can also let friends you haven't seen in a while know you're still the nice, friendly girl they remember from last year.
Hold Your Head High and Shoulders Back. If you look confident even when you don't
feel confident, others will pick up on it and feel more comfortable around you. Eventually, you might even start to feel more confident, too!
Be Friendly to Everyone! You can never have too many friends. So even if you already have a good group of friends, challenge yourself to make more. Walk up to someone you don't know well, look her in the eye and say. "It's good to see you again! How was your summer?"
Do you have any back-to-school tips to share?
Happy 2012, girls!
Happy 2012! Hope it’s a great year for you! ~rainbow99Ask yo mom!
Moms hav been through it all and they give you better, funnier, and more smart advice than your best older pal.6th, 7th, 8th, right?
my school is 6th 7th and 8th grades. Is that unusual?? I noticed a lot of girls were saying they were nervous about going into 7th grade like their schools are 7th 8th 9th. I am in 7th grade and this is my 2nd year at my school.Same as mine
Yeah, actually all the schools in my district are like that :)Same!
No, that’s not unusual. My school is like that too.BLOG GIRL
It’s not unusual at all! My school is the same way(:Same
My school is the same way. My aunt is a principal, and her school has 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th grades, but the 5th graders come in later than the other kids.YAY!!!!!!!!
happy school year everyone!!! hope everything is fine (plz reply if something goes wrong)My Out Fit!!!!!!!!! Never can have enough fun!
I love that haygirl22! for my outfit for the first day i’m wearing light skinny jeans, long star earrings, a smoky grey top with a LITTLE sparkles, and my black Converse high tops (Key: ALWAYS WEAR HIGH TOPS!) my good luck necklace and a side-pony. Whoo!Dress code
This is the first year my school is having a color dress code. I can wear white or navy blue tops, and navy blue pants. I can wear accesories and any type of shoes.Sometimes I like it because people won’t judge you by how you dress. I also don’t like it sometimes because you can’t show your personality by the way you dress.School...
Well I am going into the 6th grade. Try to stay positive no matter what happens. I am worried about new kids in my class, but hey, maybe they will be my new bestfriend. ,My school, you cant wear flipflops, tank tops, Short shorts (daisy dukes) It sucks but hey, I find a way to wear what I want. And this year I have a new principal. I am worried6th grade? You will be fine! ;)
Don’t worry at all! 6th grade was the best year of my life! Enjoy before you have to move on to be a middle schooler! I’m sure people will love being around you and you’ll make a lot of new friends! Just stay positive and be you, and only you. That’s the only way to make true friends. :) don’t be discouraged by homework or rude people. ( it just means they honestly like you ;D) have an AMAZING year! Good luck!PLEASE READ!!!!!!!!!!!!
Today was the first day of school and I have a really mean and strict teacher. I had her last year because we switched classes, but I’m really nervous. She yells at us and if we get something wrong, she throws a huge temper tantrum! UGH! She’s driving me nuts! How do I deal?!to Peace. Joy. Love
Teachers can be strict. But she’s not trying to be mean. Ask some of the other kids in your class. If they don’t think she’s mean and strict, you could be over-reacting a little bit. Try to talk to a parent about what you should do about her, you can’t make her change, but you can help solve the problem. Hope this helps!Highschooler Shares Advice to Middleschoolers.
I am 14 years old and I am about to go into ninth grade so, I am absolutely done with the middle school drama so, I have some advice for you guys. DONT START DRAMA ! I mean it… All it gives you is a broken friendship that you WILL sooner or later regret. When a friend is talking about your other friend, dont say anything. Just say the magic two words: Oh, really? and another piece of advice. DO YOUR VERY BEST IN SCHOOL ! soon, you will be going to highschool and it is going to be TEN TIMES harder than middle school. So, don’t take it for grant. Turn in your homework, complete classwork, study for test and quizzes, pay attention, and take notes. BUT, also…. have fun ! go out with friends to a movies or the mall, join clubs and sports, etc. JUST SUCCEED AND HAVE FUN. follow this advice and your year is going to be the best one you have ever had.School Dress Code+crazy socks=a rocking school uniform
my school has a scrict uniform policie like navy white and hunter green shirts with a collar and khacki or navy bottoms and only tennis but i shake it up!! I wear crazy socks and coordinate stuff with them!!!Awesome
Sounds awesome! I would soo do thatMiddle School
I am 13 years old and i am entering the 8th grade. I want to tell the girls entering 7th grade that middle school isn’t that bad. Actually, it was my fav year of school so far!! My parents let me wear make-up to school, but I only wear a little eyeliner, mascara, eye shadow, and lip gloss. It doesn’t feel that different to wear make-up to school. Although, having a boyfriend is a totally different feeling!! I love my boyfriend!! He is soo cute!! But if your parents don’t let you date, don’t try to sneak around them. I tried that and my parents just grounded me and I had to break up with him.:)
thx! im going to gr. 7 in the fall. luv ur advice!7th grade
i like my new school but the problem is we have coathanger things instead of lockers i feel like i’m in 2nd grade.not so bad
i’m in 7th grade too and we also have coathanger things and cubbies. i like it better than the lockers we had last year.same here!
my school has coat hangers too and my school is from jk- 8th grade! so you’re not alone! just don’t worry about it. you’ll get lockers soon…. in high school and sometimes sme people even feel like they need a coathanger. anyways don’t coathangers make yourself feel organized! with lockers some people just dump their stuff which is very messy!:(
Sucks 4 u!?
How did you not get lockers? I did. I’m a sophomore now :DOrganization
Get everything for school ready before you go to bed. If you like to watch a show before you go to bed (like me), then get ready during the commercials. Make your lunch, get your homework together, pick out your outfit, everything. Also, instead of having a shower in the morning, do it the night before. It’ll be relaxing, and you’ll get too sleep in. Alot of people have “wake-up” showers in the morning, but there are many other ways to wake up, like listening to music. So, if you can get organized, and have your shower the night before, you’ll just have to get up early enough to brush your hair and teeth, eat breakfast, get dressed, and put together a hairstyle. Being proactive really can save you tons of time.Starting 7th Grade
I’m starting 7th grade soon, and I needed some tips! Thanks DG!same here!
same here!I am going into grade eight
I am going into grade eight this year, so I’ve already been through garde seven. Don’t sweat it! There’s a little more responsibility, but nothing that you can’t handle. The work isn’t a whole lot harder than grade six, either. And just have fun. It’s not so much different from grade six. That’s what I’ve found, anyway.Great!!!
I think these tips are great.I will use them the first day of school.7th Grader 2!
OMG Im so xcited 2 go into 7th grade. Its gonna be a great year!candygirl7
Hey Hey Hey how are you what are you doing text me backGoing into 6th grade
these are really good tips!!!!!!!!!!!!OMG
School starts in 3 1/2 weeks I’m soooooooooo excited anybody have some advice!!!New kids!!
There’s a school just down the street from my school but it only goes up tp grade 5. So for grade 6 they come to my school but on like the last day of school they come to look around the school and we have to give them a tour. But so far all the girls seem reallly mean except for a few that I already know. I know not to judge a book by it’s cover but I’m afraid that this year will be drama filled.be urself!
this comment is 4 every1 starting middle school. i started last year. ull love it if u arent mean, or rebelious.Switch Classes ????????
This is my first year of switching classes does anyone have tips to stay on time and be ready with supplies ?Tips for being on time and being ready
Firstly, to stay on time always leave home at a reasonable time no matter how close you live, at school always get your supplies in advance. If you finish a class then have a break get your books during the break. Don’t wait until break is over and class has started. Being late for class is embarrassing. Trust me…run
First, buy all the school supplies u will eva need. Than 2 get 2 class on time, just run like a mad person 2 ur locker 2 get ur stuff, and dont spend ur time talking 2 ur friends in the hallway.double book
when u have classes bot there so far from ur locker double book it will help so u wont be late for classes. EX. you have History and Spanish class but there so far away carry your Spanish and History book at the same timeAwesome advice!!!!!!!!
I love this advice! I will sure use it!What do you wear?
Well can you help me with outfit ideas because I’m starting middle school in 3 weeks.to CheerGirl212
Be yourself! Don’t be afraid to change your style just because of middle school! If you want to change your wardrobe, ask your mom to take you to the mall and get some new boots, shirts, scarfs and maybe some new jeans!BLOG GIRL
I agree with the article above ” Back-to-School Tips ” because it gives a lot of advice.HELP
i need some advice from my fellow girls but i know i a not the skinniest girls in the world but i kow i am not huge but there are people at my school who caall me fat and huge and stuff and before they started doing that i actually felt good about my self i need help wat should i do?????to Olivia1018
I feel so bad for you! Those girls/guys are just being plain rude and are trying to make someone else feel bad to make themselves feel good. They are hiding insecurities that they have and maybe you should talk it out with them. Ask the people that are bullying you why they are doing it, whatever they say may not be the truth, but you can tell if it is or not if you look them in the eye.Jealousy
I know that this is wwwwaaaaaaaaayyyyyyyyy easier said than done, but just try to ignore them. Besides, they might even be jealous of you, and they feel that they need to make fun of you to make themselves feel better. I know this soiunds weird, but sometimes, those insults can be taken as compliments, just because they are jealous of you. So, don’t even think about it. If you feel beautiful, you will be beautiful! And remember, THEY have the problem, not YOU! :) You go, girl! :)Olivia1018
i’m really sorry they do that :( maybe find an out fit that, like, you look good in and feel good in, that usually makes me feel good about myself. good luck!I know you've heard it already- but be yourself
You dont have to wear cute clothes or have nice hair. You CAN, and it’s fine. I try to on the first day. But then I usually get bored of obsessing over clothing and just focus on other things. I’m not saying its a bad suggestion, but it depends on who your are. Be you - even the parts of you which are not perfect. If you dont like being the center of attention, then dont. If you are shy and want to become more confident, thats a different story, but you dont have to pretend to be reeeellllyyyy confident if your are not. Dont torture yourself. Its your choice if you want to be in the spotlight or on the sidelines. If everyone wanted to be in the spotlight, we’d be in trouble. Also, if you manage to pretend to be someone youre not for a while, you will eventually get tired of it and miss your REAL self. Change if you want to, otherwise stay the same, and you will succeed.You can change!
You do not have to be yourself! When you go into a new grade it is an opportunity to re-invent yourself. Were you a goth last year? Try and be an all around peppy. Join lots of clubs and committees. Enjoy! :DLike I said...
Like I said, don’t torture yourself. (And no I was not goth:))