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5 Photo Source: universidadsanjudas.ac.cr ABUSE MAGAZINE Focus in all of your classes, but don’t become a zombie. Have fun in class with people you know, but make sure that your teacher does not get annoyed with you. Be quiet when your teacher is talking, and definitely be respectful. • Some teachers are very nice, and some are not so nice. To find out who they are, talk to friends’ siblings and look at him/her if you can. • Don’t be afraid to ask questions! It shows the teacher that you are paying attention and you’re interested in the subject. The teacher also might like you better. 6 Photo Source: mortissiamadden.wordpress.com Get good grades. Along with focusing in class and completing all of your homework, grades should also be one of your areas of focus. Strive to do your best and be happy with the grade you achieve. The study habits you develop now will carry through to high school and college/ university. • When taking notes, think about what the teacher considers important, because that stuff will most likely end up on a test. Jason Watson 208-754-4658 638 N. 3565 E • MENAN, ID We want to FLUSH out Abuse! 7 Photo Source: www.girlslife.com Make friends! Find people who are nice to you and seem like great people. Sometimes, you won’t really be friends with anyone in your classes, and all of the people you’re friends with are in other classes. That’s okay; maybe they will be in your class next year. • Ask your parents if you can let some of your friends sleep over sometimes, or if you can meet them for lunch somewhere. 8 Photo Source: revistatopteen.com/test-descubre-si-le-gustas Know your crushes. There will be way more boys and girls than who was in your elementary school. However, you need to remember that school is the most important thing in your life right now. • If you do find that special boy or girl, make sure he/she doesn’t interfere with your school work. Most of the time, middle school relationships don’t work out. Save your love life for high school. Middle school is not for dating. You’re still kids, so don’t date yet. Just have fun and be a kid! R&S AUTOMOTIVE CENTER Serving You Since 1980 “We’re committed to complete customer satisfaction through professional service” “We are proud to promote distractive driving education” Saint Anthony 195 S. 5th W. • Rexburg, ID • 208-356-0786 POLICE Department Chief Harris & Staff proudly support today’s youth for tomorrow’s future. 208-624-4001 420 North Bridge Street - Saint Anthony, ID Photo Source: woodleywonderworks 9 Choose a seat at lunch, and choose your lunches wisely. You’ll probably have more selection now that you are in a bigger school. • Make sure you have your lunch money, as well as money for sodas and snacks. • Plan a spot where you and your friends will sit together. At some schools, there is assigned seating. However, as annoying as it sounds, this is a place to make friends and talk freely. • Sit next to different people. This way, you might be surprised as to what comes up in conversation. You might even meet new people! Fremont County SheriFF ’S oFFiCe “Sheriff Humphries & Staff are proud to support our future leaders in their efforts to remain drug free!” 208-624-4482 146 N. 2nd W. - St. Anthony, ID abusemagazine.org | Idaho Spring/Summer 2014 | 47