School can be hard by itself, but when you pile on top sports and other activities, it can become overwhelming. Last school year when choosing classes for this school year, I had the choice to be in English 9. That was the only AP class I had, but it was a big decision for me.
When I came into seventh grade I didn’t really know what I was in for being in a higher level, it just kind of hit me. I had to make adjustments to the way I studied and did my school work. But I got through the year with a good average and was eligible to apply for English 9. I decided to go for it. I became better at doing my schoolwork and being dedicated to it, I was confident that I could be in a high school class.
Eighth grade comes around and I’m in for more than I think. The tests and homework are way harder and it wasn’t going too well for me. I eventually had to think of a way to get it together and do better, and I came out successful.
Another high school class I have is newspaper itself, which isn’t too hard for me. It was definitely a lot more work, trying to get a bunch of stories by a deadline. Since I love to write it isn’t too hard. Then I have to add that hard work onto my other class which can become stressful.
I was thrown in a classroom with upperclassmen I don’t know who are way more talented than I am. I’m not afraid to admit I was a little scared but I seriously don’t know what for.
I liked the idea to meet new people and challenge myself so that’s one of the main reasons why I chose to take the classes that I do take. I get a Chromebook and I get to have the experience of being a
high-schooler so it’s worth it.

Written by: Sara Kesterson