MY TOP 10 DO's and DONT's

DO

1.  Make an effort to be friendly, it's important to become cohesive with the people whom will surround you for the entire year; doing otherwise may lead to a very drama filled and miserable year.
2. Become familiar with teachers expectations. 
3. Get the number of a fellow classmate and get the teacher's email and use it!
4. Create a professional Email account- preferably with Google- this allows you to use all of the cool features such as Google docs, which is more convenient than the "old school" Flash drive/ USB drive
5. Stay Organized! Find what works for you and keep at it!
6. Get involved in clubs/ sports/ community service
7. Explore options while in high school as for what you want to do when you "grow up"
8. Maintain your grades- even freshmen year counts!
9. Look at your school's/ State's graduation requirements and make sure you fit in your classes so you can graduate on time.
10. CREATE A RELATIONSHIP WITH YOUR SCHOOL GUIDANCE COUNSELOR.

DON'T

1.  Fall into peer pressure- trust me there is a lot, you need to create a positive group of friends
2. Take freshmen year as a joke, yes it is the easiest but it is also a crucial time for you to establish what is going to help you throughout the next 4 years.
3. Be afraid to ask for help in any class
4. Do something that you would be embarrassed to tell your parents (or any trusted adult whom you have a good relationship with)
5. Depend on your teachers to hold your hand and let you know when you're failing, or missing assignments- that is on you.
6. Post your whole life on Facebook/Twitter/Instagram etc. What goes online stays there forever. 
7. Brag about what you have, it's a good way to make enemies fast!
8. Keep your enemies closer than your friends- it's a surefire way to cause pointless drama
9. Try to make a name for yourself as the bully/jock/etc. its a good way to have people not like you- including upperclassmen.
10. Lose a friend because of a relationship, you may think you're in love or that your significant other is your world, but you need to make time for friends and time to be alone, to much togetherness is the quickest way to being torn apart.

If anyone has other ideas, you know what to do! Drop a comment or email me!