Transition To High School

Transitioning from a child to a teenager is a significant event in anyone's life. It marks the stage when children begin to become independent. On August 27th, 1997, Mai turned 13. There was not much that could be done to celebrate it. She received money and a few treats from relatives.
In 1998, my mother began attending high school. The transition from middle to high school was a frightening experience. Being thrust into an entirely new environment, leaving old friends behind, and surrounded by utter strangers would be sure to bring distress and worry.
High school was no joke. In middle school, my mom took it less seriously and occasionally fooled around. But here, grades mattered. The workload increased, and you couldn't finish homework last …show more content…
They were close friends as young children, and during high school they were best friends. In their spare time, they visited each other’s home and watched Doraemon together.
In summary, 9th grade was without a doubt a great year. There may have been stressful times, but in the end, the good outweighed it. Regrettably, there was bad news: Mai was moving to another school. Anh, An, and Chieu weren’t able to afford school fees anymore. Mai was dejected by the news, but learned to accept it. She told her friends and teachers of her departure. Everyone was saddened by the news, but nothing could have been done.
Mai enrolled in a Cantonese school, specialized in teaching well, Cantonese. Over the summer vacation, she celebrated her 15th birthday in August. A few of her friends from high school came to congratulate her.
In September, Mai began school again. Without much trouble, she was able to make friends. Most of the students came from a family that spoke Cantonese, while the minority enrolled to learn it. There were a few academic classes, but the main focus was learning …show more content…
A party was thrown annually to celebrate the graduation. Almost everyone came. It was one of the most memorable parties Mai ever attended. There was a eat all you can buffet, karaoke, games, hit the piñata, dancing, and so forth. It was a hilarious event, especially at the karaoke. The seniors sang in a silly, goofy voice, which brought in laughter. Mai spent most her time at the party eating the delicious foods and chatting with her friends. It was amazing how much things have changed. She remembered her first day of school, and now here she was. Each and every one of the senior suddenly looked different than three years ago. She was only acquaintances with majority of the 12th graders. They hardly spoke with one another, but she will still miss them. At least they were familiar faces, people she’s seen every day for three

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High School Transition