Being a Decent Human
Is it okay to be on my phone during school?
Sometimes! Learn your school's tech policy and go from there. Most high schools will at least allow you to have your phone at lunchtime.
What is a good way to keep track of your assignments?
powerschool/canva/blackboard.. or an old fashioned school agenda!
the teacher of the class or a classmate you trust!
A fun dance at the beginning of the year! There is a homecoming football game as well!
Where did Miss Palm go to High School?
Winters Mill
What is the best way to meet new people
Get involved! Join clubs, run for a leadership position, play a sport, do a play, anything to be around more kids that have similar interests! Also, go to the football games!!
Check your online grading platform, talk to your teacher, or email them directly!
If you need a schedule change?
Your new counselor (crying inside)
Which side of the steps should you be walking on if you are going UPSTAIRS?
The left!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Who was Miss Palm's #1 Artist on Spotify Wrapped
Taylor Swift... duh!
How do I keep in touch with my SJS friends?
Come back to events! Trunk or treat, Spaghetti Dinner, Christmas Bazaar, etc. It is important to make your new friends and still make time for the people that matter to you. When you make the effort and time to see people, you will stay friends.
Name some organizational tool options
Binder, five subject notebook, folders, accordion sleeve, reminder app, planners, etc.
If you are interested in playing a sport?
The coach! You can start emailing coaches now if you are interested in their sport!
What should you do in a free period/study hall/advisory?
Study- Bring homework to work on! Or, go visit a teacher if you need extra help in their class!
What's Miss Palm's favorite color?
pink
How do I avoid succumbing to peer pressure?
Be confident in who you are and what you know!
What is a syllabus?
This is an outline of all classroom expectations, assignments, and timelines! Hold on to these whenever you get them. These will help guide you through the way that teacher runs their class... in high school AND in college!
You are going through something and you don't know who to turn to.
Your parents
your friends
your new counselor (tears)
any trusted adult
or... ME!!!!!
What is orientation?
You go to this before you start your high school journey! You will be able to see your classes, meet new teachers, maybe even see where your locker is- please go to this!!!
What is Miss Palm's first name and how do you spell it?
Kellyann