Starting a new semester in high school can either be exciting, stressful, or even challenging. There is an opportunity to meet new people or new teachers and students get to dive into fresh subjects that can strengthen their knowledge. On the negative side, the performance with new unfamiliar subjects can be kind of shaky.
“So far I like my schedule and my new teachers. It’s a fresh start and I’m setting new goals for myself to be successful this semester,” junior Aiden Acevedo said.
New semester classes can also be intimidating for many students, but even some AP courses like advanced math, AP Science, and AP English that students have been can get harder in the second semester. The complications of the different subjects could lead to frustration and stress when a student is trying to keep up with a fast-paced curriculum. The pressure to get good grades and not fall behind can also lead to anxiety.
“One hard class that I am nervous about is AP Lang because now the class is going to get harder and there is going to be a lot more writing,” junior Zayd Cartagena said
Staying organized in a new semester can be a game-changer for a lot of students. Managing all of your work and your time effectively can be hard and overwhelming. Some people use planners to reduce their stress and anxiety or even digital calendars to keep them on track with important assignments or tests.
“I am going to stay organized by writing in my planner, set good goals for myself, and prioritize my assignments so I can stay on top of everything,” senior Sophia Herrera said.
Teachers feel the same way as students do when the new semester classes starting up. Most teachers say that they are excited to have new students and also new materials to teach.
“I am very excited and looking forward to getting to know my new students and exploring the curriculum with them. Each class always brings its own unique challenges and opportunities for growth,” Math teacher Kelly Korek said.
