Actually, first you want to comfortable with your school and to meet new people. So getting involved will help alot with this and you will feel alot better about being school. Remember that you need to balance your schedale.
I just finished my freshmen year, and personally I should have focused more on my studies, since my grades suffered because of my extra activities. For me, freshmen year was kinda hard just adjusting to having more work, and harder work at that. But if you know you are good at managing your time, and you know what’s most important, by all means do the extra activities. I might suggest that for the first quarter maybe, focus on your work and think to yourself, am i going to be able to handle this work, while at the same time, participate in extra activities? Or maybe wait a whole semester if you’re not sure you can do this. Good luck with your freshmen year!
If you can do both, do that. That’s what I did. I focused on my studies, but went out for sports and volunteered on the weekend as well. It’s never to early to start community service.
Thanks, that helped alot. I’m still trying to take dance but I was worried it might affect my grades or performance in school, because I could be so focused on dancing after school.
I would have to say do both. Yes, during high school we want you out there and getting invovled in things not only for college but for personal growth and for jobs. Studies are also importand and I believe it goes hand and hand. So don’t loose out on anyone of them.
As a freshman it might be best to focus on your studies, for the first semester at least. Coming from middle school the work load may be a lot different than your used to. You may want to get the hang of things before you go into extra activites.
Freshman year is the easiest so it’s the perfect time to figure out exactly which extracurriculars you like and want to continue throughout high school. Of course never neglect your studies, but it will definitely be less stressful the first year so explore your options.
Well, you can choose to balance it out equally, or go toward one or the other. The decision is up to you, however, but academics is one of the things that will be the most important to your record, and extracurricular can keep adding on and adding onto your already existing record.
I was a freshman this past school year- I took honors classes and played sports. It was a lot, but all the coaches in high school understand. I made sure it was clear before I even tried out that academics came first, and they fully agreed. It worked out great, because I still got to do my extracurriculars, but it didn’t affect my grades.
Focus on both. Academics and extracurricular activities are both important; they can both affect you later down the line when it’s time to apply to college. Colleges look for more than someone who’s smart, (although that’s extremely important) they look for someone who is well-rounded. It’s important to be involved in your community or with school groups/clubs/teams. Ultimately, it depends on what you’re able to handle. I would recommend that you focus on both your studies and extracurricular activities. Being involved looks really good in admissions essays and on your resume.
Actually, first you want to comfortable with your school and to meet new people. So getting involved will help alot with this and you will feel alot better about being school. Remember that you need to balance your schedale.
I just finished my freshmen year, and personally I should have focused more on my studies, since my grades suffered because of my extra activities. For me, freshmen year was kinda hard just adjusting to having more work, and harder work at that. But if you know you are good at managing your time, and you know what’s most important, by all means do the extra activities. I might suggest that for the first quarter maybe, focus on your work and think to yourself, am i going to be able to handle this work, while at the same time, participate in extra activities? Or maybe wait a whole semester if you’re not sure you can do this. Good luck with your freshmen year!
If you can do both, do that. That’s what I did. I focused on my studies, but went out for sports and volunteered on the weekend as well. It’s never to early to start community service.
Thanks, that helped alot. I’m still trying to take dance but I was worried it might affect my grades or performance in school, because I could be so focused on dancing after school.
cherise you have nothing to worry about , dont be overwhelmed.
I would have to say do both. Yes, during high school we want you out there and getting invovled in things not only for college but for personal growth and for jobs. Studies are also importand and I believe it goes hand and hand. So don’t loose out on anyone of them.
As a freshman it might be best to focus on your studies, for the first semester at least. Coming from middle school the work load may be a lot different than your used to. You may want to get the hang of things before you go into extra activites.
Freshman year is the easiest so it’s the perfect time to figure out exactly which extracurriculars you like and want to continue throughout high school. Of course never neglect your studies, but it will definitely be less stressful the first year so explore your options.
Since your freshman year is the easiest, what is the hardest year?
Well, you can choose to balance it out equally, or go toward one or the other. The decision is up to you, however, but academics is one of the things that will be the most important to your record, and extracurricular can keep adding on and adding onto your already existing record.
I was a freshman this past school year- I took honors classes and played sports. It was a lot, but all the coaches in high school understand. I made sure it was clear before I even tried out that academics came first, and they fully agreed. It worked out great, because I still got to do my extracurriculars, but it didn’t affect my grades.
I would say definetly try to do both… Good Luck!
Don’t ignore extra curriculars in favor of studies, but make sure you’re able to be successful in your classes, too! Know your limits.
Focus on both. Academics and extracurricular activities are both important; they can both affect you later down the line when it’s time to apply to college. Colleges look for more than someone who’s smart, (although that’s extremely important) they look for someone who is well-rounded. It’s important to be involved in your community or with school groups/clubs/teams. Ultimately, it depends on what you’re able to handle. I would recommend that you focus on both your studies and extracurricular activities. Being involved looks really good in admissions essays and on your resume.