As of now, I can officially say I
have survived the first day of school without catching the dreaded sophomore
slump. The beginning of the day was a bit hectic. Trying to find your locker
while carrying on a conversation with your friends can be quite a difficult
task although it surely beats the freshmen’s position. The ninth graders were clearly
terrified which made me thankful I was no longer one myself. As I was walking
through the hallways, I demoted myself as a tour guide to the newcomers due to
accidentally sending a ninth grader to a dead end hallway when my intention was
to direct them to the stairs. Oops! My school day started with a rally that lacked
pep. Too little sleep and lights too bright were the cause of our sluggishness.
As soon as I walked into my first hour journalism class, we were asked to
alphabetically seat ourselves. That is not
as easy as it sounds. Afterwards I headed towards honors chemistry. Like any
class, you receive the grade you earn. Although having an advanced class may be
a bit more challenging, it will also be more rewarding. Not to mention I took a
particular liking to one of my teacher’s classroom procedures. Instead of
having to lug an elephant sized book to and from our homes, we are able to use
the class set of books during class and leave our books at home for the
semester. Knowing I will not have to strain my back every day to carry my
science book already improves my outlook of the year. English has always been
one of my favorite subjects, but this year I feel it will be even more so due
to my teacher. My English teacher believes that the point of reading is to further
discover yourself rather than simply read about a whale and the sea. I feel
like this class will truly make me think which only one other teacher has
caused me to do throughout my entire education. Government seems as if it will
be an interesting and informational hour. Unlike the other hours, we have a
thirty minute lunch break in the middle of class. With the lunch possibilities
of A, B, or C, I prefer B because you do not starve before or after that lunch
period. I feel like geometry will be smooth sailing as long as I pay attention
and do the required work (which I always do). Thankfully I have a few friends
in that class which always makes the hour go by a bit faster! I also took a foods
and nutrition course this year. I find it absurd how the state requires a
bundle of classes to graduate yet seems to have forgotten one that could
greatly benefit the youth of America. Health class lacked tips of leading a
healthy lifestyle which is why I feel foods and nutrition would be so
beneficial to everyone. Maybe someday it will
be a required course! My very last period of the day is already one of my
favorites. I was put into advanced drawing which I am head over heels for. I
genuinely enjoy art and getting to do it for an hour everyday is perfect, not
to mention my art teacher has a wonderful taste in music he shares with the
class throughout the hour. I have a good feeling about this year and I am
hoping my optimism does not go anywhere!
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