Guide for Freshman
By Adina Trubnick
Dear Frightened Freshmen,
Hi, I’m Adina--newspaper editor, cross country runner, basketball teammate, soccer teammate, and Israel advocate. Three years ago, I myself entered ICJA as a freshman. I know that entering a new school and transforming from a seasoned 8th grader into an apprehensive freshman can be intimidating, especially when prioritizing homework from challenging classes such as West Civ or Bio with school ending at such a late time. I am here to advise you to not to let the ending time of school keep you from discovering what’s beyond the classroom and participating in extracurriculars.
Hi, I’m Adina--newspaper editor, cross country runner, basketball teammate, soccer teammate, and Israel advocate. Three years ago, I myself entered ICJA as a freshman. I know that entering a new school and transforming from a seasoned 8th grader into an apprehensive freshman can be intimidating, especially when prioritizing homework from challenging classes such as West Civ or Bio with school ending at such a late time. I am here to advise you to not to let the ending time of school keep you from discovering what’s beyond the classroom and participating in extracurriculars.
- ICJA is a school, but also a family. Your teachers are there to guide you through school. They understand that students get home late. If you ever are having trouble with work or time management with work, notify a teacher--they are accommodating and want you to succeed. In fact, it is because of the accommodating faculty that ICJA lets out at 5 twice a week instead of 5:39.
- If you’re into sports, joining a sports team could actually serve as a stress reliever--a benefit that every ICJA student should pursue. If you are interested in a sport, pay attention to the emails sent out, find out when try-outs are, and go try out! Participating in a sport gives an adrenaline rush that will make you feel more at ease before returning home and starting all your work.
- Do not let school’s end time scare you. I am begging you, do not be the freshmen who wait to join clubs until they feel adjusted to the school because there is no better way to meet people and learn than through clubs!