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This is a "List of Tips" of Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide season 2.

The New Semester

 * Make a new semester to-do list.
 * Get started doing things on your list ASAP (as soon as possible).
 * Make sure that you know where all your classes are.
 * Try to do better than your last semester.
 * Try to maybe get on honor roll this time.
 * Try to make new friends.
 * If there are any new people (teachers, principles, students,... ); try and help them feel home by being nice to them.

Electives

 * If you’re good at it, take it.
 * Don’t let teasing stop you, because someday the teasing will stop.
 * Do great with a great teacher
 * Don't sign up for something you're not good at, even if you're friends are taking that class.

Pep Rallies

 * Brainstorming creates great ideas and speeches.
 * Plan fun teacher/student challenges.
 * Hand out awards.
 * Bring money for snacks.

Lunch

 * Check school lunches that are posted on school bulletin boards and online.
 * If you don’t like your lunch, trade it.
 * Get in line early and buy for friends.
 * No food or money? Make an instant pot-luck with friends.
 * Remember to not eat like a pig.
 * Don't eat any stinky foods or foods that make you have gas.
 * Don't use your shirt as a napkin.

Notebooks

 * Take easy and neat to read notes
 * Copy to your second notebook
 * Take neat notes, so your neat notes are useful, in the end, when you need to read them.

Video Projects

 * Keep it short, time is limited.
 * Get a jump on the project and start early.
 * Quickly erase any embarrassing shots.
 * Always click protector tabs on your tapes.

Math

 * You can't ignore math, it is everywhere.
 * When you come across something difficult,be positive, and believe in yourself.
 * Ask questions right away, don’t wait!
 * Study group + friends = No Math anxiety.

Vice Principals

 * Tell the truth, no matter how much it hurts.
 * Vice Principals never believe liars, even if they are telling the truth for once.

Mondays

 * Wear your all time favorite outfit on Mondays.
 * Make Mondays ‘Favorite Lunch Days’.
 * Make Monday fun - day.
 * Watch your favorite movies
 * Organize a favorite game with friends

Your Body

 * Don’t freak out, your body will change.
 * Stay active and stay healthy.
 * Dont worry about what people say.

Procrastination

 * Ask your teacher for help.
 * List your tasks in order of importance.
 * Don’t do nothing, keep working.

Gross Biology Dissection

 * If you dont want to do dissection to a live/dead animal, ask you teacher if you could do virtual dissection. it's not messy or gross.
 * A note from a parent can get you out of anything.
 * Don’t make fun of squeamish kids, you could be next.

Upper Class Men

 * Don't get in the way of 8th graders
 * Walk with your friends in dangerous zones
 * Beware of Upper Class Men traditions

Dares

 * If you say no to a dare you’re not being a chicken, you’re being smart.
 * Dangerous dares are not worth it.

Bad Habits

 * Admit you have a bad habit and get psyched to beat it.
 * Replace bad habits with healthier habits.
 * Take small steps to beat your bad habit.
 * Think about life without your bad habit.

Substitute Teachers

 * The normal teacher will return.
 * Short term teachers can make your head spin
 * Get to know the substitute you might like them
 * Be nice they could send a good report to your teacher
 * Just because your regular teacher isn't there, doesn't mean you can behave badly. Because chances are, they'll find out and it WON'T be pretty

The New Kid

 * Invite the new kid to lunch.
 * Introduce yourself.
 * Be yourself, you’ll make friends.
 * And if you are making new friends with a new kid be good to them and introduce them with your friends.

Valentine’s Day

 * Avoid giving mushy-lovey cards.
 * Funny cards = less pressure.
 * Get in on the fun with an anonymous.
 * If you have a crush get her/him something
 * Don't say anything that makes someone else feel bad

School Websites

 * Use cool web design software for a cool website.
 * Set up a live web-cam in your school.
 * Volunteer to keep the website updated.

Shyness

 * Change your look - change your self image.
 * Develop your social skills.
 * Scare your shyness by facing it.
 * Try to talk to more people, and introduce yourself to new friends.
 * Think about it, find a reason why you need to be shy, then you might realize you dont need to be, or you can find a solution for your shyness!

Nicknames

 * If you’re stuck with a super bad nickname, tell the Vice Principal.
 * If you don't like your nickname, you could try talking to your friends about it and give them suggestions for another one.
 * Do something funny or something for charity,they then will call you a nickname that you are fine about.
 * Don't let a nickname bother you.

Asking Someone Out

 * Avoid freezing and practice how to ask.
 * Good places to ask out - Cafeteria, Hallway, Outside by flowers
 * Bad places to ask - Gym Class
 * Can’t ask someone out if they’re going out with someone else.
 * Get an “Ambassador” to screen your potential date.
 * Not everyone says yes so be ready.
 * They are more likely to say yes if you ask them directly.
 * When asking someone out, just be yourself.

Recycling

 * Reuse recyclables and create things or art.
 * The back of almost anything can be used for memos.
 * Start your own recycling program at school.
 * Use reusable totes for lunch instead of paper bags.

April Fool’s Day

 * Keep reminding yourself it's April Fool's Day so you can be ready for the tricks somebody's gonna pull on you.
 * If there is a unusual atmosphere, it's a prank.
 * Keep your pranks nice and playful.
 * Don't do pranks on the same person because they'll know if it's a prank.

Excuses

 * Keep your excuses realistic, and not something like the dog ate my homework.
 * Don't lie about forgetting something, your teacher most times will understand or give you more time.

Secrets

 * Don't tell secrets. You could hurt someone.
 * If a secret hurts a friend, say sorry.
 * Sometimes revealing a secret will make you feel better.
 * Don't tell a secret to someone you know will break.
 * It's always best not to tell someone a secret.

School Car wash

 * Bring extra clothes.
 * Keep your schedule flexible for weather.
 * Advertise near traffic.
 * A wet car is not always a clean car.
 * Do better at washing someones car they might really appreciated.

Spirit Week

 * You don’t have to go crazy to show our school spirit.
 * Don’t get upset if you’re not Spirit King or Queen.
 * All that matters is to have FUN
 * Don't Forget your spirit, improvise!

Clothes

 * Some clothes never go out of style: jeans, button shirts, t-shirts and hi-tops(converse).
 * Clothes seem to affect who you are.
 * Beware of ones that do go out of style.
 * If certain clothes look cool or fashionable but aren't comfortable, don't wear them.
 * Remember that clothes were made to keep you warm, so you don't need to make such a big deal out of them.

Yearbook

 * Submit your own fun photos.
 * Hurry and get your money in early.
 * Try not to put mean things and comments in your yearbook.

Career Week

 * Subscribe to magazines and internet sites.
 * Try different jobs.
 * Remember that these are just proposals. You can be whatever you wanna be in your life.

Music Class

 * Practice and master the BASICS.
 * Open yourself up to other types of music, such as classical.
 * If you don’t find the right instrument at first, it’s ok, everyone has their instrument.

Class Clown

 * Clown around the Cafeteria - Good.
 * Clown around Vice Principal - Bad.
 * Beware of sitting next to the Class Clown.
 * Class clowns can get you into trouble.
 * Take some advantage of class clowns and try to finish work early while the teacher is scolding them.

Failing

 * If you fail, don’t overreact.


 * If you’re failing, try something new.
 * Talk to your Guidance Counselor for advice on how to pass.
 * Ask the teacher if you can do more in the class to pass the class. This tip always works so don't be shy.

Tutors

 * Ask your teacher about tutor options.
 * Don’t be afraid to ask for a new tutor.
 * Beware of tutors who do the work for you.
 * Don't beat yourself up. If you have a tutor, it doesn't mean you're dumb.

Science Fair

 * You can find experiments online.
 * Save time and money and use stuff around the house.
 * Teachers only want to see the scientific method.

Study Hall/Free time

 * Connect with a friend quietly in Study Hall.
 * Tell a friend you’ll talk later or move.
 * Bored in Study Hall? Get your game on.
 * If it’s loud, use headphones.
 * Use the book barrier.
 * If you need to study ask to go to the library.

Double Dating

 * Double Dating = Less Pressure.
 * Avoid awkward silences with double dating.
 * The best small talk - teachers and the lots of heavy textbooks do this to break the ice and it's so true.
 * if you have a double date, be sure to tell the person you said yes to first thought you are having a double date,

The Last Day

 * Clean out your locker or it will get donated.
 * Get your projects or you’ll never see them again.
 * It’s the last day to get your yearbook signed.
 * Say goodbye to all your favorite teachers.
 * Say goodbye to all your friends and ask for summer reading list because its for a grade