The Transition

Hey guys,


Everyone has to go through the big step from grade 8 to grade 9, some kids find it great, quick and easy and then there are the ones that find it very hard and depressing. For me I was one of the Lucky one's that found it very quick and very easy. There are a few import factors that played into my transition from grade 8 to grade 9 and they were my friends, my attitude and my sports.


Friends always help with the transition... as long as they're good ones and not just ones that will use you. I saw that many of my friends went off on different paths but my true friends were always there and we always stuck together. Friends really make for a smooth transition.


Another important aspect of the transition that I found was having a good attitude on the good things and the bad things. For example if I didn't get in a class with my friends, I didn't go all crazy and bomb the class. You need to stick with it, it Will make you a better student in the end.


One of the best things and differences from high school to public school is the sports. There are so many different sports to pick from, I play football and hockey. All in all sports really gives you something to do if your not involved in extra activity's, it will help the transition go very smoothly.

Now I am just got finished my 1st semester and things are going great. If there is any words I would say to kids who have exams , that is study. You can never study enough for the exams!

Dak