Friday, July 29, 2011

Helpful Tips from our Mentors

This spring, we asked each of our mentors to make a list of tips or suggestions they wish they had known when they started Lowell. Here's 20 things to keep in mind as you begin your freshman year!

Tips for Incoming Freshman

(This list was created for the Class of 2015 by Peer Mentors as they reflected upon their time at Lowell)
  1. Enjoy your high school years!  Make friends, join clubs & sports, try new things, take classes that you enjoy, relax & enjoy!
  2. Know your limits:  Do not overload on academic classes--including AP classes during 10th - 12th grades.
  3. Time management is important:  balance school, family, friends, personal time & sleep
  4. Prioritize and organize:  Use your school planner.
  5. Set your own goals:  Focus on what is important to you.
  6. Do your best from day one.  Always work hard.
  7. It is important to ask for support & help: teachers, counselors, Peer Mentors, Wellness Center, etc.
  8. Find a teacher you really like & develop a relationship with her/him.
  9. Don’t procrastinate: be aware that Facebook, video games & other screen-time activities steal time away from completing your school work.  Do your school work first!
  10. Watch your stress level:  A little stress can be motivating.  A lot can be overwhelming.  Do things that help you manage your stress:  exercise, listen to music, talk about it, etc
  11. Listen to what your body is telling you & take care of yourself:  Eat well, exercise, sleep
  12. Always get enough sleep:  Teens need on average 9 hours & 15 minutes each night.
  13. Make time for yourself to do things that you love.
  14. Grades are not everything:  Always remember that they are only part of your high school experience.
  15. Do not let your peers control your life:  Don’t feel the need to compare yourself to others.
  16. Be yourself.
  17. Balance your school and social life.
  18. Eat lunch every day.
  19. Take a break away from academics every day.
  20. HAVE FUN!

Freshman Orientation!

Freshman Orientation is Tuesday, August 9th.

 Get ready for a fun day where you'll meet Lowell's administrators, teachers, and students!

Check out your new school's website here:
https://lhs-sfusd-ca.schoolloop.com/

We can't wait to meet all of you!