What is your advice for students entering the grade level you just completed?

Asked at Massachusetts Street on August 10, 2009

“They should turn in all their homework — or else it will backfire.”

— LaKeisha Wilson, eighth-grader, South Junior High School

“Always keep up with your homework. Keep up with your grades. Be respectful to the teachers so they will like you. Make friends. Be social. Ask questions in class.”

— Tara Rasing, freshman, SJHS

“Your teachers might be kind of mean, but you’ve got to put up with it or you’re going to have some bad consequences.”

— Kendra Haines, eighth-grader, West Junior High School

“I think they should be who they want to be and don’t be a copycat.”

— Dmitri Taylor, sixth-grader, New York School

“Do all your school work, because if you get behind in credits, it’s really hard to make them up.”

— I’Easha Wilkins, sophomore, Lawrence High School

“Just be yourself, and don’t start fights.”

— Skye Yoder, seventh-grader, Central Junior High School