Everyone experiences new changes during the incipient time in high school because of the transition from junior high school. Stonecreek Junior High was overall a decent school with a good educational environment. Ridgeview High School is my current school, and so far it is dissimilar from my past junior high school. The major differences between my junior high and Ridgeview High School involve independence, inconsistent schedules and the treatment I have received from the schools; this helped me grasp what I needed to be successful. In Ridgeview High School I’ve found more independence compared to my junior high, which has taught me that using it wisely will result in success(1). At Stonecreek Junior High, there were limitations of what …show more content…
In my previous school, I was told that I was a young adult and should act like one. However, in my current school, I genuinely feel like a young adult and soon perceived that everyone expected me of that(2). Academic and sports related awards were given often, but in high school, graduation is the only ceremony that students look forward to that entails rewards(3). Ridgeview students are definitely more mature than junior high students, and in Ridgeview there is less interaction in classes in contrast to Stonecreek Junior High(4). In midst my freshman year, I’ve learned that taking all the respect and maturity for granted will ensure failure, because high school is all about preparing for the future and the future will come as a shock(5). The concern and affection I’ve experienced so far in both schools will vanish by the time graduation is over(6). The key is to appreciate, honor and remember it, because being prepared not to be surrounded by a friendly environment will reduce shock and wouldn’t affect the path to success(7). While the treatment is contradistinction, it should be treasured, because it is significant and valuing it will lead to