Transition to High School

According to the text, which of the following is a difference between high schools and middle/elementary schools in terms of extracurricular activities?

• There are fewer activities to choose from

• Sports are taken less seriously

• You'll have more activities to choose from

• Extracurricular activities are not available

What is emphasized about academics when transitioning to high school?

• Your grades start to really matter

• Your grades matter less than before

• There are fewer classes on offer

• Academic performance is not monitored

What is a social aspect of high school life mentioned in the text?

• There will be fewer opportunities to make new friends

• There could be less peer pressure

• There could be more peer pressure

• Making new friends is discouraged

What is one of the freedoms mentioned that you have in high school?

• You have to follow a strict schedule

• You cannot choose your own courses

• You can generally do what you like with your lunch break

• You have limited access to equipment or facilities

In the example from the Xello lesson, how does the student feel about making new friends in high school, according to the text?

• Extremely confident

• Indifferent

• Not mentioned

• A bit worried

What is one way Lexi can feel more confident about transitioning to high school according to the text?

• Memorize the names of all her new teachers

• Check out a school map, if there’s one available

• Learn the high school anthem by heart

• Skip the first day of school to avoid stress

Which of the following is NOT a strategy mentioned for Jose to pass his high school courses?

• Think about which study habits work best for him

• Get study tips from current high school students

• Ask a teacher for extra credit work before school starts

• Get a tutor to learn about the types of assignments he can expect

How is Karen suggested to approach making new friends in high school?

• Avoid talking to anyone she doesn't know

• Practice starting up conversations with people she doesn't often talk to

• Only befriend people from her previous school

• Wait for others to approach her first

What should Serena do to handle a bigger workload in high school?

• Procrastinate and do assignments at the last minute

• Use a planner to keep herself organized

• Only study for subjects she likes

• Skip extracurricular activities to have more study time

Which of the following is a strategy for Devon to deal with peer pressure?

• Ignore her values and go along with the crowd

• Plan to hang out with people who share her values

• Avoid making any new friends in high school

• Change her appearance to fit in better