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Yes I completed my first day of high school at Lexington High. (Yes im no longer at Lexignton Middle (http://www.doheth.co.uk/funny/signs/Anal_Exams.jpg)- no seriously thats where I went) Its a fairly large school, about 3000, 4A. I have an easy first semester schedule, first block i have Algebra 1 HN (a retake from 8th grade, when i got a 75) then second block i have Physical Science 1 HN. Third block I have "Strategies for Sucess," basically a study skills and time management lesson. 4th block i have basketball conditioning and weight training. I survived my first day of high school!

Yes I completed my first day of high school at Lexington High. (Yes im no longer at Lexignton Middle (http://www.doheth.co.uk/funny/signs/Anal_Exams.jpg)- no seriously thats where I went) Its a fairly large school, about 3000, 4A. I have an easy first semester schedule, first block i have Algebra 1 HN (a retake from 8th grade, when i got a 75) then second block i have Physical Science 1 HN. Third block I have "Strategies for Sucess," basically a study skills and time management lesson. 4th block i have basketball conditioning and weight training. I survived my first day of high school!
You're a freshman? HAHAHAHA!!!

lol. You just wait til Freshman Hell Week.

Ha! I was a freshman last year. Tomorrow is my first day as a softmore.

Be afraid young one be very afraid. I guess in American terms I'm a senior. Tradition ( aka the unwritten code for Sixthformers/seniors) tells us we must make the first week of school for the new kids hell. We range from stuffing them into lifts, wedgies, soakings etc....But the best day is always the final day of school. Planning is already underway to unleash hell on our school

You're a freshman? HAHAHAHA!!!

lol. You just wait til Freshman Hell Week.

I didn't have to worry about that, since after all, I was stronger than some of the seniors, and they were all my buddys anyway ;)


Didn't save my friends though!

Your age really, really, really shows. You're as giddy as a school girl.

Your age really, really, really shows. You're as giddy as a school girl.


...I didn't think his post sounded giddy....

never ever under any circumstances stay at home posting on NSG all night or talk about falling in love with a pastry

I didn't have to worry about that, since after all, I was stronger than some of the seniors, and they were all my buddys anyway ;)


Didn't save my friends though!
I didn't worry, 'cause it was no different than middle school for me.


WJ, you're a senior now, right?

...I didn't think his post sounded giddy....
I have no heart, so there.

:fluffle: good luck with high school :)

*is nice*
you're all meanies, the lot of you! :P

Third block I have "Strategies for Sucess," basically a study skills and time management lesson. 4th block i have basketball conditioning and weight training. I survived my first day of high school!
sounds interesting (or even better: useful). we did shit like Latin in my first year of secondary school... dropped it as soon as i could :p

though basketball sounds more fun than cricket, too ;)

Watch out for Mayor West during the "Freshman Hunt"

http://images.quizilla.com/J/JohnnyM77/1066068699_AAdamWest.jpg

I have no heart, so there.


Its ok, if you see the wizard of Oz, that'll make you all better!

Its ok, if you see the wizard of Oz, that'll make you all better!
That fucker better not.

WanderJar, you're a senior now, right?
Answer my question. Dick.

sounds interesting (or even better: useful). we did shit like Latin in my first year of secondary school... dropped it as soon as i could :p

though basketball sounds more fun than cricket, too ;)
You think Latin sucks... try French *shudders*

You think Latin sucks... try French *shudders*
Yes im still scarred from french 1... im switching to spanish in 10th

You think Latin sucks... try French *shudders*
tried it, gave it up too :p

You think Latin sucks... try French *shudders*

Heh, French is my major at university.

I have absolutely no recollection of my first day of high school. Of course, it was in 1996.......

I had my first day of my junior year on the 7th.

And what's wrong with Latin? I love it...

Everyone in my school hated it because we used the block classes..

I loved it!

Less walking to other classes.. more free time..

But well.. yes.

Watch out for Mayor West during the "Freshman Hunt"

http://images.quizilla.com/J/JohnnyM77/1066068699_AAdamWest.jpg
Good advice!

I still have scars.. :(

Heh, French is my major at university.

I have absolutely no recollection of my first day of high school. Of course, it was in 1996.......

Child! My first day of High School was in 1980!

My next first day of high School is in the 14th August when I start teaching without L plates! (For the colonial types, to Drive in Britain with a provisional Licence, you need a white plate with a big red L on it to warn other drivers that you will drive like an idiot, stall the car for the hell of it and do emergency brake maneuvers to scare the living daylights out of drivers behind them.) ;)

Good lord this thread is nostalgic.

Good lord this thread is nostalgic.
well you should know about tear[gas]

well you should know about tear[gas]

Yes...tears.

Of course, I got to skip my last 2 periods of my first day. I was on the football team, and we had a game all the fuck way up in Traverse City. Long ass ride, buy you can't complain about missing English and Aglebra II.

They key thing to remember on your first day is not to take any shit. If someone cuts in on the dinner line on you, bumps you, or steps on your kicks, shiv the fucker in the neck right then and there - without warning! If you don't you won't get any respect, and you'll be treated like a punk and used to pay gambling debts.

(Or is that prison... I forget? Either way it's good advice).

They key thing to remember on your first day is not to take any shit. If someone cuts in on the dinner line on you, bumps you, or steps on your kicks, shiv the fucker in the neck right then and there - without warning! If you don't you won't get any respect, and you'll be treated like a punk and used to pay gambling debts.

(Or is that prison... I forget? Either way it's good advice).

They are quite the same. :D

They key thing to remember on your first day is not to take any shit. If someone cuts in on the dinner line on you, bumps you, or steps on your kicks, shiv the fucker in the neck right then and there - without warning! If you don't you won't get any respect, and you'll be treated like a punk and used to pay gambling debts.

(Or is that prison... I forget? Either way it's good advice).
ahh prison the good old days...
hey that reminds me of when i was a n00b and i said i got arrested once... wow that was a lie...i dont think any1 beleived it though:P

I teach high school English, and I go back on the 31st of August.

I teach high school English, and I go back on the 31st of August.
english what? 1,2,3 or 4
yeah you get out of school on like the day bafore after all the snow days :rolleyes: well maybe not but here in lexington if theres like a dusting of snow school shuts down. we had 6 inches one. it was like a disaster

I remember my English 3 teacher...so hot, so hot.

english what? 1,2,3 or 4
yeah you get out of school on like the day bafore after all the snow days :rolleyes: well maybe not but here in lexington if theres like a dusting of snow school shuts down. we had 6 inches one. it was like a disaster

I won't know until I get back, but I can and have taught all four years.

Our last day of school is June 28th, and we haven't gotten out for a snow day even when the trains and busses don't run.

At 6 inches, we're expected to drive/walk/teleport to school anyway... and we generally get 3-6 inches. Except for when we get 20.

I remember my English 3 teacher...so hot, so hot.
your english teacher definately wasnt katganistan then :P
just kidding never seen a pic of you
but wait ure a guy right? yes you are
aaah confused:confused:
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yes you are nvm that whole typage before this sentance

your english teacher definately wasnt katganistan then :P
just kidding never seen a pic of you
but wait ure a guy right? yes you are
aaah confused:confused:
aaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
yes you are nvm that whole typage before this sentance
I had this teacher for the first semester of Junior year and the 2nd semester of senior year. Brand new out of college. Dressed like a slut nigh every day. She treated us like little children. My lord, it was horrible. But her saving grace was her ability to take shit from a bunch of seniors who thought they were jesus plus elevendy million.

your english teacher definately wasnt katganistan then :P
just kidding never seen a pic of you
but wait ure a guy right? yes you are
aaah confused:confused:
aaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
yes you are nvm that whole typage before this sentance


*looks down*
*sees chest*
*can't see feet*

Yep, definitely a guy.

*remembers not to wear a V-neck and lean over calling the roll*

*looks down*
*sees chest*
*can't see feet*

Yep, definitely a guy.

*remembers not to wear a V-neck and lean over calling the roll*

Well, you'd definitely get their attention! :p

You're a freshman? HAHAHAHA!!!

lol. You just wait til Freshman Hell Week.
My high school is only three years, so last year during sophomore year, we only had a bit of crap on us on Homecoming week and a little bit of "I hate underclassmen"

i start my.... freshman year.... on the 14th of Augest.... 6 days away...

And, I just moved here in Febuary, so I really don't know anyone...

AND!.... I'm in Mississippi... and I moved from Ohio....So I'm really fucked...

My school starts in September...fairly late in September also because schools are being renovated.

Lucky bastard... :p

sounds interesting (or even better: useful). we did shit like Latin in my first year of secondary school... dropped it as soon as i could :p

though basketball sounds more fun than cricket, too ;)

Ah yes, Latin class... you learn lots of English in there...

No, I'm serious. we spent the first 6 or so weeks covering grammar in English (and Latin) AND we had to learn Derivatives. That class was not easy... But that was in the before-time. Back when I was a freshman. Good times, good times...

EDIT: I read somewhere that the high school I attended is making a special institute for freshmen... yes, the freshmen classes will now be huddled together... proving once again that all school systems want students to never make it in college...

Yes I completed my first day of high school at Lexington High. (Yes im no longer at Lexignton Middle (http://www.doheth.co.uk/funny/signs/Anal_Exams.jpg)- no seriously thats where I went) Its a fairly large school, about 3000, 4A. I have an easy first semester schedule, first block i have Algebra 1 HN (a retake from 8th grade, when i got a 75) then second block i have Physical Science 1 HN. Third block I have "Strategies for Sucess," basically a study skills and time management lesson. 4th block i have basketball conditioning and weight training. I survived my first day of high school!
The best advice I can give you is to stay away from the drugs and the stupid people. Those things will just make your life harder, if you partake in them, and I would know, because I'm gonna be a senior.

english what? 1,2,3 or 4
yeah you get out of school on like the day bafore after all the snow days :rolleyes: well maybe not but here in lexington if theres like a dusting of snow school shuts down. we had 6 inches one. it was like a disaster

Sunny florida has something like that: HURRICANE DAYS!

Like snow days, but with the possibility of going to school with no power at your house when it is about 5000 DEGREES OUTSIDE! In effect, your house becomes an oven... and you have to get the Red Cross/FEMA food made from puke or whatever they make that out of... it all mixes so you get pasta-y green bean and peach soup. Grossest food ever...

My first day of Junior year was yesterday. Most of my classes are easy minus AP Language. Who gives a paper on the first day?! GOD DAMNIT! WHO DOES THAT! It should be illegal...::shudders::

My first day of Junior year was yesterday. Most of my classes are easy minus AP Language. Who gives a paper on the first day?! GOD DAMNIT! WHO DOES THAT! It should be illegal...::shudders::

Try a summer project and then we'll talk...

I got one of those in the summer after finishing 9th grade...

and I got an essay assignment the 1st day of that year...

This thread is very nostalgic indeed...

**almost drifts in to memories and realizes his system was attacked**

Oh [beep] THE PC POLICE HAVE ENDED THIS MESSAGE.

My first day of Junior year was yesterday. Most of my classes are easy minus AP Language. Who gives a paper on the first day?! GOD DAMNIT! WHO DOES THAT! It should be illegal...::shudders::
Umm...most AP classes do that to shake out the kids who shouldn't be there during drop/add time.

You think Latin sucks... try French *shudders*
Ô non! Le français est très bien. J'apprendrais le français pour toutes mes quatre années de lycée et ma primière anée d'Université.

But Lexington SC, you're going to have one hell of a time in High School. This is what my dad told me those (Jesus! I never thought about how long it was) five years ago:

"You're going to meet people who think things you've never thought before. You'll learn things that you've never imagined knowing. You'll become friends with people who you would have never existed. You will listen to music you've never heard. You'll see things you've never seen. You would not recognize the you from four years from now if you were to meet him today. Four years from now, you won't believe you ever were like you are now. Remember these things I'm telling you because they are very important. Sex will be all around you. Go as far as you want, but don't do anything unsafe, and always appreciate the girls you're with. Drugs will be all around you, too. Do what you want, but remember drugs are there so that you can better understand yourself. Go out and make me proud. Make sure you teach those assholes at your school something."

Have fun, kiddo.

My first day of Junior year was yesterday. Most of my classes are easy minus AP Language. Who gives a paper on the first day?! GOD DAMNIT! WHO DOES THAT! It should be illegal...::shudders::


Wait till you hit college.

"Here is the syllabus. All the assignments are on there. If you don't hand them in on time, they don't count. Make sure you keep track of when the tests and papers are supposed to be due, because I may or may not remind you of them. Have a nice term."

Dear God, I feel old. This year was my 20th High School reunion. Didn't go, I live halfway across the country now, and I didn't like any of them anyway.

Wait till you hit college.

"Here is the syllabus. All the assignments are on there. If you don't hand them in on time, they don't count. Make sure you keep track of when the tests and papers are supposed to be due, because I may or may not remind you of them. Have a nice term."

I've been told this many times. Don't worry, I'm not a slacker or anything I just hadn't realized that I was actually BACK IN school.

To the person who wrote about the summer project. I had one this summer and last summer. The one for tenth grade english was on Lord of the Flies and A Seperate Peace. It was a total of 27 pages long. The one this summer was on A Raisin in the Sun and The Grapes of Wrath. It hit about 35 pages.

Wait till you hit college.

"Here is the syllabus. All the assignments are on there. If you don't hand them in on time, they don't count. Make sure you keep track of when the tests and papers are supposed to be due, because I may or may not remind you of them. Have a nice term."



Picturethis: Freshman American History. First day of class begins with the Prof saying this: "At some point in your college career you will come across a course that no matter what you do, no matter how hard you study, you cannot pass. For most of you sitting here, this will be that course." I dropped it that day, and took it with someone else.

Picturethis: Freshman American History. First day of class begins with the Prof saying this: "At some point in your college career you will come across a course that no matter what you do, no matter how hard you study, you cannot pass. For most of you sitting here, this will be that course." I dropped it that day, and took it with someone else.

Lmao! Thats hillariously evil!

Lmao! Thats hillariously evil!


Only in retrospect. :)

Picturethis: Freshman American History. First day of class begins with the Prof saying this: "At some point in your college career you will come across a course that no matter what you do, no matter how hard you study, you cannot pass. For most of you sitting here, this will be that course." I dropped it that day, and took it with someone else.
Man, that was my Art History class. I heard the prof. say that and I thought to myself, "Naw, bullshit. It's art-freaking-history. How hard can it be?" One failed midterm later, I withdrew.

The best advice I can give you is to stay away from the stupid people. Those things will just make your life harder, if you partake in them, and I would know, because I'm gonna be a senior. However, take drugs if they're offered to you, as they'll enrich your life
FIX'D FOR TRUTH!!! :D

Yes I completed my first day of high school at Lexington High. (Yes im no longer at Lexignton Middle (http://www.doheth.co.uk/funny/signs/Anal_Exams.jpg)- no seriously thats where I went) Its a fairly large school, about 3000, 4A. I have an easy first semester schedule, first block i have Algebra 1 HN (a retake from 8th grade, when i got a 75) then second block i have Physical Science 1 HN. Third block I have "Strategies for Sucess," basically a study skills and time management lesson. 4th block i have basketball conditioning and weight training. I survived my first day of high school!

are you female...i got a few hints at how to be popular..lol....j/k

Yes I completed my first day of high school at Lexington High. (Yes im no longer at Lexignton Middle (http://www.doheth.co.uk/funny/signs/Anal_Exams.jpg)- no seriously thats where I went) Its a fairly large school, about 3000, 4A. I have an easy first semester schedule, first block i have Algebra 1 HN (a retake from 8th grade, when i got a 75) then second block i have Physical Science 1 HN. Third block I have "Strategies for Sucess," basically a study skills and time management lesson. 4th block i have basketball conditioning and weight training. I survived my first day of high school!

my high school doesn't start up again untill the last week in August, which is early around here

Picturethis: Freshman American History. First day of class begins with the Prof saying this: "At some point in your college career you will come across a course that no matter what you do, no matter how hard you study, you cannot pass. For most of you sitting here, this will be that course." I dropped it that day, and took it with someone else.


I (surprise surprise) love to write, and took Creative Writing in my freshman year.

I got to the first class, and there were fifty people in it. The professor stormed in precisely on time, threw his bag on the desk, and said that if we were there because we thought this was going to be an easy A, we could get the hell out right now. There were going to be written assignments EVERY day, and they better be in because they were going to be critiqued EVERY DAY.

On the second day, there were 45 people there. He told us again how this was NOT an easy course, and hand in our assignments now (no finishing them in class). He had us read some deadly grammar stuff and went over punctuation, etc. All through high school, I'd gotten A+ on anything I handed in. I honestly had written something the night before that took me maybe half an hour to write, a dialogue, as was assigned. I sat there thinking, "Well, gee, that assignment wasn't hard at all."

The third day, there were 28 people in the class. He came in and told us our work was graded and started to hand them back. I was horrified when he handed me my paper, which said in one inch tall blood red marker C-, THIS IS CRAP!!!! As I sputtered, he yelled at me that it was garbage, it was insulting to hand in something that couldn't have taken more than a half hour to write (nailed!) and that it was derivative. It belonged in the TOILET! and he expected better. If I didn't want to work, stop wasting time and drop the class!

While I was sitting there caught between anger, hurt, humiliation and knowing he was absolutely right about the effort I put into it, he delivered the last line: "Oh, and by the way, I DON'T GIVE As."

To my horror I heard myself snap back, "Well, get ready, because this term you WILL." And this woman behind me said, "Me too."

The fourth day there were 15 people left in the class, and he was far more relaxed. He was brutally honest, but not an utter asshole about it. And looking back on it, I can see what the sneaky bastard was up to: you can't have an effective writer's workshop with 50 people in it. But you can with about 15-20. He scared off anyone who wasn't really serious about their writing so he'd be left with the dedicated ones, or dumbasses like me who mouthed off and couldn't take a withdrawal without looking like a coward. (Oh, yeah. And I happened to be dedicated, too. I worked my ass off like I'd never done before.)

A couple weeks before the end of the term, I was called into the English Department along with the lady who'd sat behind me. The chairman finally seated us in his office, looked at us and asked if we knew why we were there. We didn't, so he said, "Well, I just wanted to see who earned the first two As in Creative Writing in the past ten years."

It was probably the hardest class I ever took... but it was also by far, the most rewarding. :D

*snip*



Yeah, yeah, yeah. Show-off. :D Actually, there really wasn't any significant difference in the course I took compared to the one I dropped. Just with a less egotistical Prof. Got an A. Fun semester, that first one. also got an A in astronomy; I thin I was the only one in that class that understood what the guy was talking about. My grades went downhill after that, but we won't go into that. now all these years later, I'm back to finish that degree I started the year most of my fellow students were born. :eek: Might actually make it this time. As an upperclassman, I get to concentrate on my major, and take classes in something I love to do.

Yeah, yeah, yeah. Show-off. :D Actually, there really wasn't any significant difference in the course I took compared to the one I dropped. Just with a less egotistical Prof. Got an A. Fun semester, that first one. also got an A in astronomy; I thin I was the only one in that class that understood what the guy was talking about. My grades went downhill after that, but we won't go into that. now all these years later, I'm back to finish that degree I started the year most of my fellow students were born. :eek: Might actually make it this time. As an upperclassman, I get to concentrate on my major, and take classes in something I love to do.


More power to ya. ;) I remember being in courses where everyone was 19 and 20, and there would be a forty or sixty year old person in there, and I'd be blown away by how old they were.

;) When I went for my masters, I was in classes where everyone was twenty two and I realized I WAS THAT FORTY YEAR OLD!

It was a weird feeling. ;)

;) When I went for my masters, I was in classes where everyone was twenty two and I realized I WAS THAT FORTY YEAR OLD!

It was a weird feeling. ;)
*points and laughs*

*points and laughs*

What was I saying about taste and good judgment, Ruffy? ;)

More power to ya. ;) I remember being in courses where everyone was 19 and 20, and there would be a forty or sixty year old person in there, and I'd be blown away by how old they were.

;) When I went for my masters, I was in classes where everyone was twenty two and I realized I WAS THAT FORTY YEAR OLD!

It was a weird feeling. ;)


I hear that. I'm surrounded by kids that don't remember the cultural references I grew up with, and sometimes look at me like I'm an alien. And I need to graduate soon, 'cause It'd be nice to meet a woman who isn't young enough to be my daughter. :D

*points and laughs*


You're a brave man; laughing at a mod, Ruffy.

What was I saying about taste and good judgment, Ruffy? ;)
Oh snap! It's the DEAT bird!

*poof*

You're a brave man; laughing at a mod, Ruffy.
I'd reply to this, but I have been DEAT'd.

:(

Ô non! Le français est très bien. J'apprendrais le français pour toutes mes quatre années de lycée et ma primière anée d'Université.

But Lexington SC, you're going to have one hell of a time in High School. This is what my dad told me those (Jesus! I never thought about how long it was) five years ago:

"You're going to meet people who think things you've never thought before. You'll learn things that you've never imagined knowing. You'll become friends with people who you would have never existed. You will listen to music you've never heard. You'll see things you've never seen. You would not recognize the you from four years from now if you were to meet him today. Four years from now, you won't believe you ever were like you are now. Remember these things I'm telling you because they are very important. Sex will be all around you. Go as far as you want, but don't do anything unsafe, and always appreciate the girls you're with. Drugs will be all around you, too. Do what you want, but remember drugs are there so that you can better understand yourself. Go out and make me proud. Make sure you teach those assholes at your school something."

Have fun, kiddo.
*crying i will Kapsilan, I will
*stops crying
BTW we (Oklahoma) is gonna kick ure ass when we play the duckies in Eugene!! :D

*looks down*
*sees chest*
*can't see feet*

Yep, definitely a guy.

*remembers not to wear a V-neck and lean over calling the roll*
sorry, i knew you were a guy, i just suffered an extremem case of genderplex

I won't know until I get back, but I can and have taught all four years.

Our last day of school is June 28th, and we haven't gotten out for a snow day even when the trains and busses don't run.

At 6 inches, we're expected to drive/walk/teleport to school anyway... and we generally get 3-6 inches. Except for when we get 20.
darn lucky you made that now homework help rule... i would ask you for help on ym english hw every nite lol :D

school already started where you live?? man, it mus really suck there.

im in 6th grade taking Algebra 2 boo-ya

Try a summer project and then we'll talk...


Better yet, try five summer assignments...

Yes I completed my first day of high school at Lexington High. (Yes im no longer at Lexignton Middle (http://www.doheth.co.uk/funny/signs/Anal_Exams.jpg)- no seriously thats where I went) Its a fairly large school, about 3000, 4A. I have an easy first semester schedule, first block i have Algebra 1 HN (a retake from 8th grade, when i got a 75) then second block i have Physical Science 1 HN. Third block I have "Strategies for Sucess," basically a study skills and time management lesson. 4th block i have basketball conditioning and weight training. I survived my first day of high school!
Y'all have already started school? Woah, we still have 'til Sept. 6th or 7th.
Ha, ha, freshie! I'm older than you! :p

Better yet, try five summer assignments...
I only have four...dang.

im in 6th grade taking Algebra 2 boo-ya
yeah right...

I only have four...dang.

For which classes?

im in 6th grade taking Algebra 2 boo-ya
12th grade, calc 3 (ordinary differential equations). Sit down.

I remember my first day of highschool. I sat in my Advisory (homeroom for people not in Texas) from 7:20 to well past 9:30, because we weren't allowed to go to class until all papers were turned in, says the 5A highschool. I was an idiot as a freshman though, didn't do my homework, and spent all day on aim, talking to the girl I currently was enamored with, then spent the rest of my freshman year (1st semester atleast) depressed over losing her...hehehe


Classes at my college start on the 28th, I get up there the 22nd or 23rd. It's a 9 hour drive...oh boy! (well 9 hours assuming I keep it under 100 miles an hour ;))