101 Things to Know About Entering MAMS
1. If you weren't happy with something in elementary school, now is the time to make a fresh start.
2. Find the fastest way to your classes.
3. Never give up.
4. Find a book that you love (Hunger Games, anyone?).
5. Make it a top priority to get to school on time every single day - a ton happens in each class and you don't want to miss it.
6. Practice opening your locker before the first day of school.
7. Stay neat and organized.
8. Be nice to everyone!
9. Always do your homework, even if you don't want to...
10. Go to extra help.
11. Don't dish out gossip - it's not nice and you don't want it to come back at you!
12. Be respectful to everyone in the school.
13. Don't mess around in the hallways - get right to class!
14. Remember that your teachers used to be students - it's okay to ask them for advice!
15. Eat a good breakfast so your stomach doesn't distract you from focusing.
16. Don't give anyone your locker combination.
17. Practice waking up earlier than usual before your first day.
18. Make flash cards to study.
19. Always have a spare pen for when your ink runs dry in the middle of class.
20. Sit with a different crowd at the lunch table so you can make new friends.
21. Don't put things off until the last minute.
22. Get plenty of sleep - it's really embarrassing to fall asleep in class.
23. Be yourself - everyone else is already taken!
24. Try to eat a healthy lunch - take care of your body!
25. Get involved with extracurricular activities.
26. Make friends with new people in your classes.
27. Never be afraid to voice an opinion.
28. Challenge yourself!
29. Have a conversation with a parent or guardian about what you're doing in school - believe it or not, it's important to them!
30. Stay positive.
31. Leave the fidget spinners at home!
32. Don't panic when things look bad.
33. Organization is your best friend.
34. Don't be the kind of person who thinks they know everything so they don't have to study.
35. Don't leave valuables out in the gym locker room.
36. Have a good time!
37. Use your locker - your back will thank you for it!
38. Never doubt yourself.
39. Get to know your guidance counselors.
40. Participate in class.
41. Finals week: the more you put in, the more you'll get out.
42. Become friends with the lunch ladies!
43. Go to the library afterschool program.
44. Write down your homework and quiz dates.
45. Keep your binder clean and organized.
46. Do not procrastinate.
47. Turn off your cell phone in class - whoever's texting you can wait, but your learning can't!
48. Manage your time wisely.
49. Get to know your teachers.
50. Highlight important notes and formulas.
51. Write down your username and password on something you always carry with you.
52. Don't stop and chat in the middle of the hallway - you'll cause a traffic jam!.
53. After a test or quiz, don't nag your teacher about when he or she is handing it back!
54. Relax.
55. Don't share lockers.
56. If something is bothering you at school or at home, talk to a teacher or guidance counselor - they're there to listen and help!
57. Get to class on time.
58. Start studying as early as possible before a test.
59. Use an A.M. and P.M. binder to stay organized.
60. Don't cram the night before a test!
61. Never forget to log off your computer.
62. Be smart with your social media!
63. Make the most of every moment.
64. Know that your teachers aren't trying to make you miserable by giving lots of homework - they just want you to succeed in life.
65. Take a picture of your schedule on your phone.
66. Manage your time between sports/extracurricular activities and academics.
67. Make sure to practice a lot before sports tryouts.
68. Always walk on the right side of the hallway.
69. Try to get on your teachers' "good side."
70. Don't judge people before you get to know them.
71. Be open to new ideas given by teachers and peers.
72. Learn from the past, and look to the future, but live in the present.
73. Get people's phone numbers in every class.
74. Never give up on a subject, even if you dislike the class.
75. Always keep your locker combination somewhere handy.
76. Make sure you copy down your homework correctly.
77. Always stay true to yourself.
78. Always do extra credit assignments, even if you already have an A.
79. Aim high.
80. Memorize the "day number" (Day 1, Day 2, Day 3...).
81. Realize that learning is not homework - it's lifework.
82. Don't be afraid to ask someone for help.
83. Make up all work when you are absent.
84. Never underestimate your own abilities.
85. If you're going through something difficult, don't take it out on others - look to them for help instead.
86. Try new things.
87. Do homework while you wait for the bus home.
88. Two words: hole puncher!
89. Even if you always know the answers in class, try to let others have a turn to speak.
90. Think for yourself - don't be swayed by peer pressure.
91. Get your homework done before turning on the TV or going on Facebook.
92. Do not copy other people's homework - it will only hurt you in the end.
93. Don't be afraid to connect what you learned in class to a TV show plot or a conversation with a friend.
94. Be open-minded.
95. Don't let others bring you down.
96. If you're confused about something in class, first see if you can answer your own question, and then ask a teacher.
97. Wear clothes that show respect for yourself.
98. Don't just write in your planner; look at it when you get home!
99. Enter with a smile.
100.Don't let the pressures of middle school stress you out too much - just do your best.
101.Think hard about each and every decision that you make.
2. Find the fastest way to your classes.
3. Never give up.
4. Find a book that you love (Hunger Games, anyone?).
5. Make it a top priority to get to school on time every single day - a ton happens in each class and you don't want to miss it.
6. Practice opening your locker before the first day of school.
7. Stay neat and organized.
8. Be nice to everyone!
9. Always do your homework, even if you don't want to...
10. Go to extra help.
11. Don't dish out gossip - it's not nice and you don't want it to come back at you!
12. Be respectful to everyone in the school.
13. Don't mess around in the hallways - get right to class!
14. Remember that your teachers used to be students - it's okay to ask them for advice!
15. Eat a good breakfast so your stomach doesn't distract you from focusing.
16. Don't give anyone your locker combination.
17. Practice waking up earlier than usual before your first day.
18. Make flash cards to study.
19. Always have a spare pen for when your ink runs dry in the middle of class.
20. Sit with a different crowd at the lunch table so you can make new friends.
21. Don't put things off until the last minute.
22. Get plenty of sleep - it's really embarrassing to fall asleep in class.
23. Be yourself - everyone else is already taken!
24. Try to eat a healthy lunch - take care of your body!
25. Get involved with extracurricular activities.
26. Make friends with new people in your classes.
27. Never be afraid to voice an opinion.
28. Challenge yourself!
29. Have a conversation with a parent or guardian about what you're doing in school - believe it or not, it's important to them!
30. Stay positive.
31. Leave the fidget spinners at home!
32. Don't panic when things look bad.
33. Organization is your best friend.
34. Don't be the kind of person who thinks they know everything so they don't have to study.
35. Don't leave valuables out in the gym locker room.
36. Have a good time!
37. Use your locker - your back will thank you for it!
38. Never doubt yourself.
39. Get to know your guidance counselors.
40. Participate in class.
41. Finals week: the more you put in, the more you'll get out.
42. Become friends with the lunch ladies!
43. Go to the library afterschool program.
44. Write down your homework and quiz dates.
45. Keep your binder clean and organized.
46. Do not procrastinate.
47. Turn off your cell phone in class - whoever's texting you can wait, but your learning can't!
48. Manage your time wisely.
49. Get to know your teachers.
50. Highlight important notes and formulas.
51. Write down your username and password on something you always carry with you.
52. Don't stop and chat in the middle of the hallway - you'll cause a traffic jam!.
53. After a test or quiz, don't nag your teacher about when he or she is handing it back!
54. Relax.
55. Don't share lockers.
56. If something is bothering you at school or at home, talk to a teacher or guidance counselor - they're there to listen and help!
57. Get to class on time.
58. Start studying as early as possible before a test.
59. Use an A.M. and P.M. binder to stay organized.
60. Don't cram the night before a test!
61. Never forget to log off your computer.
62. Be smart with your social media!
63. Make the most of every moment.
64. Know that your teachers aren't trying to make you miserable by giving lots of homework - they just want you to succeed in life.
65. Take a picture of your schedule on your phone.
66. Manage your time between sports/extracurricular activities and academics.
67. Make sure to practice a lot before sports tryouts.
68. Always walk on the right side of the hallway.
69. Try to get on your teachers' "good side."
70. Don't judge people before you get to know them.
71. Be open to new ideas given by teachers and peers.
72. Learn from the past, and look to the future, but live in the present.
73. Get people's phone numbers in every class.
74. Never give up on a subject, even if you dislike the class.
75. Always keep your locker combination somewhere handy.
76. Make sure you copy down your homework correctly.
77. Always stay true to yourself.
78. Always do extra credit assignments, even if you already have an A.
79. Aim high.
80. Memorize the "day number" (Day 1, Day 2, Day 3...).
81. Realize that learning is not homework - it's lifework.
82. Don't be afraid to ask someone for help.
83. Make up all work when you are absent.
84. Never underestimate your own abilities.
85. If you're going through something difficult, don't take it out on others - look to them for help instead.
86. Try new things.
87. Do homework while you wait for the bus home.
88. Two words: hole puncher!
89. Even if you always know the answers in class, try to let others have a turn to speak.
90. Think for yourself - don't be swayed by peer pressure.
91. Get your homework done before turning on the TV or going on Facebook.
92. Do not copy other people's homework - it will only hurt you in the end.
93. Don't be afraid to connect what you learned in class to a TV show plot or a conversation with a friend.
94. Be open-minded.
95. Don't let others bring you down.
96. If you're confused about something in class, first see if you can answer your own question, and then ask a teacher.
97. Wear clothes that show respect for yourself.
98. Don't just write in your planner; look at it when you get home!
99. Enter with a smile.
100.Don't let the pressures of middle school stress you out too much - just do your best.
101.Think hard about each and every decision that you make.