“Not all teachers are crazy about preparing you for high school. And save some of your energy for the end of the year, because that's when it's going to be the most difficult.”

— Amelia Weil, freshman

“Just make sure you pay attention in class, and give yourself plenty of time to get there so you're not tardy.”

— Kevin Lytle, seventh grade

“Watch out for the fetal pig in advanced biology.”

— Zoe Timmerman, freshman

“To focus on their grades and not so much on socializing.”

— Tylisha Logan, seventh

“Don't talk in the halls too long, because you'll be late.”

— Dale Roussel, eighth grade

“Be nice to your teachers, otherwise you'll have a bad time in eighth grade.”

— Willie Johnson, eighth grade

“Get lots of sleep so you're not tired all the time, pay attention, don't let your homework build up, because that kills you, and do all the extra credit you can.”

— Daniel Gonzalez, freshman

“Don't anger your gym teachers, because they'll yell at you, make you do push-ups and run laps.”

— Kathryn Ratzlaff, eighth grade