Letters to Our Incoming Freshman

  Dear Incoming Freshmen,  I know the idea of high school can be a daunting one that fills you with anxiety but trust me, that nervousness goes away just as quickly as it came. I was a very shy person when I first entered high school. I was terrified of just thinking of being a high school student but that fear dissipated as I started to meet new people and make incredible friends. Being a hi...

  Dear Incoming Freshmen,  As a current senior, I can say that everything that you do in your four years of high school is critical to who you are going to be. Your freshman year sets the tone. I encourage you to get good grades and join as many clubs as you reasonably can.  Be grateful for all your teachers and counselors because they are the ones who are going to help you through your next ...

  Dear Incoming Freshmen,  The transition from middle school to high school is something that is not easy for the first week or so as you might be nervous about starting this new venture. But it will all be ok! Everyone goes through it and I was one of them when I was an incoming freshman. High school is the next phase of your life as it is the place where you will spend four years of you...

  Dear Incoming Freshmen,  Welcome to the world of High School! You will shortly realize self-control and time management is huge. High school can be such a fun time but remember, it is also a learning experience and academics still need to come first. I want to share with you some things I learned the hard way so you don’t have to experience the same.  First of all, go to class! T...

  Dear Incoming Freshmen,  You have just finished middle school and believed that it was hard, but may I remind you that in middle school it’s all fun and games until you realize that you are a soon-to-be high school student. If left unprepared, you may enter high school with a wave of emotions that are rather unpleasant. In order to avoid such an outcome, I will share some tips to help you ...

  Dear Incoming Freshmen,  I want to let you know that a high school is a place where you can create so many memories that will last a lifetime. Although high school is a place where you will learn so much and create so many relationships, it can become tough if you are not prepared for it. I suggest you use your time as a high schooler to learn and improve as a person because in high sc...

  Dear Incoming Freshmen,  As you enter this new chapter of your life, there are a lot of questions you may have. I know this because three years ago, I was you. The idea of finally entering high school can be overwhelming yet thrilling and in order to familiarize yourself with the environment that you will spend the next four years of your life in, this letter will serve you with infor...

  Dear Incoming Freshmen,  Welcome to high school! And welcome to the place that will absolutely test your intelligence, your endurance, and most importantly your patience. This school is by no means easy. It is not a simple stroll in the park, and you will spend hours and hours studying and stressing. But it's important to remember that it will all be worth it in the end. Going through ele...

  Dear Incoming Freshmen,  In order to be successful throughout high school, you must work hard. The thing that has helped me the most is doing all of the homework and classwork. Doing these things will allow you to earn more points towards your grade and it will also work as extra practice to be better prepared for exams. Grades will drop sometimes and when this happens stay calm! You...

  Dear Incoming Freshmen,    Congratulations on making it to high school! I know it may seem very daunting at first but trust me, high school is a very exciting time in your life that you should enjoy to the fullest. As you go into your first year of high school, I will be going into my last so I think I have enough experience to give you some advice and insight about the new wo...

Dear Incoming Freshmen,   You are now going to embark on a journey that is going to be very different and full of unexpected twists and turns. These will be the last four years of your life until you enter the real world. Your high school journey may be different from others, but some challenges will be similar to others such as not understanding that complex Trigonometry test or having a disagr...

  Dear Incoming Freshmen, There are a lot of things you need to know. Lucky for you, I have a lot of experience in high school since I am graduating soon. Two pieces of advice I would give to you: get to know your teachers and maintain a high GPA. It's beneficial because you get to know your teachers and build a bond with them. That way you can ask them for a letter of recommendation wh...

  Dear Incoming Freshmen,  Entering high school is one of the most drastic changes that you will go through in your life at the moment. It presents the opportunity for you to discover the type of person you want you to be. You also won’t be treated as a kid as much as you think. You are responsible for your actions and you will be held accountable when consequences need to be faced. ...

  Dear Incoming Freshmen, I am Parth Rana and I am going to be a senior this 2021-2022 school year. I am in Biomedical Science Pathway as well as Bergen Community College Associate's degree Program aka Early College Program. Despite virtual learning for 1.5 years, I also have the experience of in person learning in High School.  Let's start with some basics. As with any class, you want...

  Dear Incoming Freshmen,  Welcome to a new chapter of your life. High school is a new opportunity for you to find yourself and truly immerse yourself in what you enjoy. You will probably lose a lot of your friends from middle school but that's okay. You will make new friends that enjoy the same things you like. Get involved. There are so many clubs and activities to choose from. Find ...

  Dear Incoming Freshmen,       Round of applause to you! You made it to high school...the last four years of your K-12 school life. These four years will provide you with a lot of memories and unexpected twists. This journey will be fun and enjoyable, but it also comes with a lot of challenges such as AP classes, DE classes, and many other non-school related events. You may have mom...