High School Transition Quiz

What are two major differences students should expect when moving from middle school to high school?

• More homework and more responsibility

• Longer summer vacations and fewer classes

• Shorter school days and less independence

• Fewer extracurricular opportunities

The video mentions academic changes. What is one challenge related to academics that new high school students often face?

• Easier assignments

• Larger variety of sports teams

• Increased workload and higher expectations

• More time to finish homework

How does the video suggest students can manage stress during this transition?

• Ignore stress until it goes away

• Use time management and relaxation strategies

• Stop participating in extracurriculars

• Skip classes to take breaks

What role do teachers, counselors, or other school staff play in helping students transition smoothly to high school?

• They only focus on grading work

• They provide guidance and support when needed

• They discourage students from asking questions

• They only help during emergencies

Why is it important for students to get involved in extracurricular activities in high school?

• They guarantee higher grades

• They help students make friends and feel connected

• They make school shorter

• They reduce class requirements

What is one strategy from the video that could help students adapt to high school?

• Waiting until the last minute to study

• Getting involved and staying organized

• Avoiding new people

• Skipping hard classes

Which of the following is a healthy way to handle the transition?

• Talk to friends, teachers, or counselors for support

• Keep worries bottled up

• Avoid participating in activities

• Pretend problems don’t exist

Which of these is a good step for planning your high school success?

• Never ask for help

• Balance academics, activities, and social life

• Focus only on grades and nothing else

• Spend no time on organization

How do relationships affect confidence in high school?

• Positive relationships can provide encouragement

• Friends and teachers have no impact on confidence

• Relationships always make things harder

• Confidence comes only from grades

If you could give advice to an incoming freshman, based on the video, what would it be?

• Get involved, stay organized, and ask for help when needed

• Don’t talk to teachers

• Stay away from activities and focus only on fun

• Skip difficult classes to avoid stress