Back-to-School Nerves Quiz

What is the cause of most back-to-school nerves?

• Lack of motivation

• Not enough sleep

• Problems with teachers

• Fear of the unknown

What is a helpful way to deal with feeling overwhelmed about school?

• Talk to an adult you trust

• Stay home until you feel better

• Act like everything is okay

• Sign up for more after-school activities

Which activity could be considered self-care?

• Taking a test

• Listening to relaxing music

• Attending a high-pressure event

• Babysitting your siblings

Which of the following is a problem to talk about with a school counselor?

• There is not enough variety in the cafeteria lunches

• You do not understand how to simplify fractions

• The water fountain in the gym is leaking

• You are having trouble adjusting to your new school

Which of the following may help you feel more comfortable on your first day of school? Choose three.

• Make a morning plan ahead of time

• Sleep in to be well-rested

• Share your feelings with family members

• Do not think about it beforehand to make the most of summer

• Review your class schedule

 Support is help that is given to someone. 

"And if you need extra support, you can talk to your school counselor or another trusted adult."

After reading the definition and the quote, which word means the same as support as it is used in the sentence?

• aid

• law

• notice

Growth. "It can also help to adopt a growth mindset: That’s the belief that with practice and hard work, you can get better!"

What is the meaning of growth as it is used in the sentence?

• the process of forgetting new information

• the process of increasing

• the act of remaining unchanged

Think about the word “adjust”. "It may take time to adjust, so be patient with yourself as you ease back in."

What is the meaning of adjust as it is used in the sentence?

• to act in a way that attracts attention

• to reject new information

• to change in order to fit into a new situation