Don't take it too seriously. If you're taking classes for high school credit, focus on those, in reality your other grades don't matter much. I know that you don't want to act like a kid, but this is one of the last times you get to, so don't take yourself so seriously that you don't do what makes you happy regardless of how ridiculous you think it seems. If you can laugh at yourself, which I know is hard in middle school, then nothing can take you down; no test score, teacher, obnoxious kid, or bad day can touch you. Inevitably, you will find yourself thinking about what other people think about you, but always remember: No one notices what you do as much as you think they do. That's not to say that you don't matter, but that when you say the wrong things, or otherwise embarrass yourself, that people won't remember or notice, so shrug it off, laugh it up, and party on.
Also, do homework/assignments after school, even though you don't feel like it. You'll feel like it less when you've forgotten its due and have way too much to do in one night.

lizakitty: 11 months ago via iPhone

Great answer. As far as being self conscious, just think how much you think everyone's judging you, well everyone else is thinking they're being judged too. Middle school is tough for almost everyone. Then there are those students who are "all that" even through high school and they spend the rest of their lives trying to be that popular again. It's pathetic. Enjoy your self and stay out of trouble and everything else will work itself out.

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In my opinion, the best thing to first do is to keep positive friends around you. Do your work as well as have fun so that neither your social or academic life suffers. This will ensure that you are stress free and that you will enjoy 8yth grade. Keep an open mind and look forward to good times.

Sorry to say....but school in general will never be easy or stress free! Just do your best & study hard! Have good friends to hang around & just enjoy life :)

Make sure your grades come first !! (: but other than that, make sure you hang with the right crowds ! Make sure they have good attitudes and are always positive. Hope this helps and good luck ! (;