What will be your hardest midterm?
“I’m thinking for me it’s my AP Microeconomics class.”
What’s your approach to studying for midterms?
“A lot of reviewing for each separately. Probably making some note cards. And then probably just watch videos online.”
From 1–10 (10 = extremely), how stressful do you expect midterms week to be, and why
“Seven or eight.”
What was a highlight from semester 1?
“I did good in psychology. I really like that class, so I did good on my human biology test.”
What’s a semester 2 elective you’re looking forward to?
“I’m looking forward to my Behavioral Economics class with Mrs. Ruffo.”
What are your hopes for semester 2?
“I hope that I get better grades, all As.”
What’s one word or phrase to describe this school year so far?
“Maybe silly.”
What will be your hardest midterm?
“Math.”
What’s your approach to studying for midterms?
“Study for each subject a different night.”
From 1-10 (10 = extremely), how stressful do you expect midterms week to be, and why?
“Four. It’s pretty much a big test and I’m excited for the half days.”
What was a highlight from semester 1?
“Football season.”
What’s a semester 2 elective you’re looking forward to?
“I’m not taking any next semester but Latin.”
What are your hopes for semester 2?
“Staying on top of homework.”
What’s one word or phrase to describe this school year so far?
“Exciting.”
What will be your hardest midterm?
“Algebra 2.”
What’s your approach to studying for midterms?
“Make an outline for every class.”
From 1-10 (10 = extremely), how stressful do you expect midterms week to be, and why?
“Three, it’s not stressful but definitely a lot of work.”
What was a highlight from semester 1?
“Student telling me the best warm up we’ve done because everything clicked for her.”
What’s a semester 2 elective you’re looking forward to?
“Helping out with Early Childhood Development.”
What are your hopes for semester 2?
“Being ahead of the game.”
What’s one word or phrase to describe this school year so far?
“Organized chaos.”
What will be your hardest midterm?
“Honors Calculus.”
What’s your approach to studying for midterms?
“I go over the reviews given to me and past assignments.”
From 1-10 (10 = extremely), how stressful do you expect midterms week to be, and why?
“I am not stressed because I am already committed, so five.”
What was a highlight from semester 1?
“Probably the football games.”
What’s a semester 2 elective you’re looking forward to?
“Environmental.”
What are your hopes for semester 2?
“To be more relaxed.”
What’s one word or phrase to describe this year so far?
“Chill.”
What will be your hardest midterm?
“Math.”
What’s your approach to studying for midterms?
“I’m going to study three days before.”
From 1-10 (10 = extremely), how stressful do you expect midterms week to be, and why?
“Probably like a seven because I care about them but I also don’t.”
What was a highlight from semester 1?
“Getting into colleges.”
What’s a semester 2 elective you’re looking forward to?
“Sports Lit.”
What are your hopes for semester 2?
“Not worry too much about school.”
What’s one word or phrase to describe this school year so far?
“Simple.”
What will be your hardest midterm?
“My sophomore honors class’ in class essay.”
What’s your approach to studying for midterms?
“With the in class essay, it’s stressful doing it but there’s not a lot of studying.”
From 1-10 how stressful do you expect midterms week to be, and why?
“Nine because I have so much grading to do for term 2, plus midterm essays.”
What was a highlight from semester 1?
“I had a lot of good people in my classes that I enjoyed spending time with.”
What’s a semester 2 elective you’re looking forward to?
“Newspaper Production.”
What are your hopes for semester 2?
“Stress as low as possible and students learning a lot and enjoying it.”
What’s one word or phrase to describe this school year so far?
“Long.”
What will be your hardest midterm?
“Probably math because I’ve been struggling a bit with Algebra 2 this year.”
What’s your approach to studying for midterms?
“I’m gonna be reviewing all my textbooks and all my notes.”
From 1-10 (10 = extremely), how stressful do you expect midterms week to be, and why?
“I think 8.5 because I’m not feeling the stress right now, but I know I’m gonna be stressing at the end of finals week.”
What was a highlight from semester 1?
“I think Winter Ball was my favorite event from semester 1 because I got to see a bunch of my friends having fun.”
What’s a semester 2 elective you’re looking forward to?
“I have my required electives in semester 2 so I’m looking forward to Health and Fitness.”
What are your hopes for semester 2?
“To raise my math and bio grade.”
What’s one word or phrase to describe this school year so far?
“Surprising.”
What will be your hardest midterm?
“Probably my Spanish class; I have to read, write and speak so it’s gonna be difficult.”
What’s your approach to studying for midterms?
“I like reviewing my notes and with someone else.”
From 1-10 (10 = extremely), how stressful do you expect midterms week to be, and why?
“Ten, I think it’s gonna be a 10 this year because it’s my first time experiencing it and I don’t know what to expect.”
What was a highlight from semester 1?
“I liked the Winter Ball; it was very fun and I liked the location.”
What’s a semester 2 elective you’re looking forward to?
“I am taking ceramics next semester. I’m looking forward to using the wheel since I’m in honors.”
What are your hopes for semester 2?
“Straight A pluses, no mistakes on any tests.”
What’s one word or phrase to describe this school year so far?
“Tiring.”
What’s your approach to studying for midterms?
“I use the packet that is given for the class, stay after school, or use ChatGPT.”
From 1-10 (10 = extremely), how stressful do you expect midterms week to be, and why?
“Six, I expect it to be chill.”
What was a highlight from semester 1?
“I like the people I met.”
What’s a semester 2 elective you’re looking forward to?
“Microeconomics, it sounds interesting.”
What are your hopes for semester 2?
“Stay in a B or A range to make my parents happy.”
What’s one word or phrase to describe this school year so far?
“More relaxed.”
What will be your hardest midterm?
“History.”
What’s your approach to studying for midterms?
“More for sure.”
From 1-10 (10 = extremely), how stressful do you expect midterms week to be, and why?
“Seven because nobody likes big tests and I feel like I’m doing good and I feel ready.”
What was a highlight from semester 1?
“Study block, it was very helpful.”
What’s a semester 2 elective you’re looking forward to?
“Gym.”
What are your hopes for semester 2?
“To do good on midterms.”
What’s one word or phrase to describe this year so far?
“Eventful.”
What will be your hardest midterm?
“English.”
What’s your approach to studying for midterms?
“Review the criteria for the test”
From 1-10 (10 = extremely), how stressful do you expect midterms week to be, and why?
“Five.”
What was a highlight from semester 1?
“Finding out I’m having a kid.”
What’s a semester 2 elective you’re looking forward to?
“Gym.”
What are your hopes for semester 2?
“That I like my classes.”
What’s one word or phrase to describe this year so far?
“Exciting.”
What will be your hardest midterm?
“Spanish.”
What’s your approach to studying for midterms?
“Study for math.”
From 1-10 (10 = extremely), how stressful do you expect midterms week to be, and why?
“A little stressed, like a five.”
What was a highlight from semester 1?
“Final project in Creative Writing.”
What’s a semester 2 elective you’re looking forward to?
“Gym.”
What are your hopes for semester 2?
“Low pressure.”
What’s one word or phrase to describe this school year so far?
“Getting by.”
What will be your hardest midterm?
“Probably AP World.”
What’s your approach to studying for midterms?
“I’ve got to just review the work I’ve done and study guides.”
From 1-10 (10 = extremely), how stressful do you expect midterms week to be, and why?
“Probably like a seven or eight. I’m just taking a lot of honors courses and AP courses, and my grades are really important to me.”
What was a highlight from semester 1?
“The ropes course from P.E. I really enjoyed that.”
What’s a semester 2 elective you’re looking forward to?
“Video Production.”
What are your hopes for semester 2?
“Just keep up my grades, have fun and hang out with friends.”
What’s one word or phrase to describe this school year so far?
“Tiring.”
What will be your hardest midterm?
“Either math or physics.”
What’s your approach to studying for midterms?
“I do practice tests, go through old assignments and make new questions to quiz myself.”
From 1-10 (10 = extremely), how stressful do you expect midterms week to be, and why?
“A four because there’s only one or two tests I will worry about a lot.”
What was a highlight from semester 1?
“Financial literacy because after I got my work done, I could do whatever I wanted and talk to friends.”
What’s a semester 2 elective you’re looking forward to?
“Gym because I’m really excited for wheelchair basketball and the outdoor ropes course.”
What are your hopes for semester 2?
“For it to go well. I also can’t wait for track.”
What’s one word or phrase to describe this school year so far?
“New.”
What will be your hardest midterm?
“Physics.”
What’s your approach to studying for midterms?
“Using the studying packet or finding partners to study with.”
From 1-10 (10 = extremely), how stressful do you expect midterms week to be, and why?
“Seven, I feel stressed but if I wasn’t I would be worse.”
What was a highlight from semester 1?
“Getting all A’s.”
What’s a semester 2 elective you’re looking forward to?
“Choir.”
What are your hopes for semester 2?
“Continue to keep up grades, life, health and get a good balance.”
What’s one word or phrase to describe this school year so far?
“I want to go home.”
What will be your hardest midterm?
“Math.”
What’s your approach to studying for midterms?
“I’m gonna use ChatGPT for studying.”
From 1-10 (10 = extremely), how stressful do you expect midterms week to be, and why?
“Eight because my mind won’t be able to think as well on midterms compared to regular tests.”
What was a highlight from semester 1?
“Football season.”
What’s a semester 2 elective you’re looking forward to?
“Entrepreneurship.”
What are your hopes for semester 2?
“Keep my grades up.”
What’s one word or phrase to describe this school year so far?
“Challenging.”
What will be your hardest midterm?
“Physics.”
What’s your approach to studying for midterms?
“Group study.”
From 1-10 (10 = extremely), how stressful do you expect midterms week to be, and why?
“Two; I come prepared each and every week.”
What was a highlight from semester 1?
“Seeing all my buddies again.”
What’s a semester 2 elective you’re looking forward to?
“Forensics.”
What are your hopes for semester 2?
“Have some decent grades.”
What’s one word or phrase to describe this school year so far?
“Exhilarating.”
What will be your hardest midterm?
“Math (Calculus).”
What’s your approach to studying for midterms?
“Review old classwork, homework, tests, etc.”
From 1-10 (10 = extremely), how stressful do you expect midterms week to be, and why?
“Eight because some of my classes don’t align well with my learning style.”
What was a highlight from semester 1?
“November 1st deadlines are over.”
What’s a semester 2 elective you’re looking forward to?
“Marketing TA.”
What are your hopes for semester 2?
“Apply for scholarships.”
What’s one word or phrase to describe this school year so far?
“Stressful.”
What will be your hardest midterm?
“Probably math.”
What’s your approach to studying for midterms?
“Doing the review packets.”
From 1-10 how stressful do you expect midterms week to be, and why?
“Seven because I have a lot of classes.”
What was a highlight from semester 1?
“Mixed Media class.”
What’s a semester 2 elective you’re looking forward to?
“Ceramics.”
What are your hopes for semester 2?
“That it’s lowkey and easy.”
What’s one word or phrase to describe this school year so far?
“Exhausting.”
What will be your hardest midterm?
“My hardest midterm will be AP Spanish.”
What’s your approach to studying for midterms?
“My approach to studying for the midterm will be looking over past assignments and study guides.”
From 1-10 (10 = extremely), how stressful do you expect midterms week to be, and why?
“Seven because the exam itself is stressful, but we have half days.”
What was a highlight from semester 1?
“Getting into college.”
What’s a semester 2 elective you’re looking forward to?
“Early Childhood.”
What are your hopes for semester 2?
“Continue getting good grades.”
What’s one word or phrase to describe this school year so far?
“Exciting.”
What will be your hardest midterm?
“Probably Calc BC or AP Bio.”
What’s your approach to studying for midterms?
“I’m a big fan of active recall as a study strategy. I like kind of just do brain dumping, seeing what I know writing down everything.”
From 1-10 (10 = extremely), how stressful do you expect midterms week to be, and why?
“Probably like a 6, I feel like this year as a senior it doesn’t matter that much to me.”
What was a highlight from semester 1?
“Probably getting into college.”
What’s a semester 2 elective you’re looking forward to?
“A study.”
What are your hopes for semester 2?
“To relax.”
What’s one word or phrase to describe this school year so far?
“Good.”
What will be your hardest midterm?
“AP Biology.”
What’s your approach to studying for midterms?
“I use Quizlet and do practice problems.”
From 1-10 (10 = extremely), how stressful do you expect midterms week to be, and why?
“Five, because if I study, I should be good for most of my classes.”
What was a highlight from semester 1?
“AP Bio labs were really fun.”
What’s a semester 2 elective you’re looking forward to?
“Having a study.”
What are your hopes for semester 2?
“Maintain grades and stay strong in school.”
What’s one word or phrase to describe this school year so far?
“Crazy.”
What will be your hardest midterm?
“I’d say calculus.”
What’s your approach to studying for midterms?
“I think I’ll watch a bunch of YouTube videos and then I’ll work on the review packet.”
From 1-10 (10 = extremely), how stressful do you expect midterms week to be, and why?
“A six for me, because I won’t have a lot of midterms.”
What was a highlight from semester 1?
“Getting into a college.”
What’s a semester 2 elective you’re looking forward to?
“History through Film.”
What are your hopes for semester 2?
“Not taking any finals.”
What’s one word or phrase to describe this school year so far?
“Stressful.”
What will be your hardest midterm?
“My hardest midterm will be AP Microeconomics.”
What’s your approach to studying for midterms?
“My approach to studying for the midterm will be reviewing notes.”
From 1-10 (10 = extremely), how stressful do you expect midterms week to be, and why?
“Six because I don’t have a lot of midterms.”
What was a highlight from semester 1?
“Getting college applications done.”
What’s a semester 2 elective you’re looking forward to?
“Environmental Science.”
What are your hopes for semester 2?
“Graduate.”
What’s one word or phrase to describe this school year so far?
“Almost there.”
What will be your hardest midterm?
“Math because I’m not good at it.”
What’s your approach to studying for midterms?
“I review my notes.”
From 1-10 (10 = extremely), how stressful do you expect midterms week to be, and why?
“Probably a three because I don’t stress a lot about midterms.”
What was a highlight from semester 1?
“Geometry being easier than Algebra.”
What’s a semester 2 elective you’re looking forward to?
“None really because the only elective I’m taking is financial literacy and I’m not looking forward to it.”
What are your hopes for semester 2?
“For it to be a good year.”
What’s one word or phrase to describe this school year so far?
“Fun.”
What will be your hardest midterm?
“Chemistry, there’s a lot of memorization.”
What’s your approach to studying for midterms?
“Just like doing little bits at a time.”
From 1-10 (10 = extremely), how stressful do you expect midterms week to be, and why?
“A nine, because there’s lots of memorization.”
What was a highlight from semester 1?
“Getting a hundred on a math test.”
What’s a semester 2 elective you’re looking forward to?
“Criminal Justice.”
What are your hopes for semester 2?
“To get good grades.”
What’s one word or phrase to describe this school year so far?
“Fun.”
What will be your hardest midterm?
“Probably Geometry.”
What’s your approach to studying for midterms?
“Study on the weekends, focus on your weak points and use ChatGPT for help.”
From 1–10 (10 = extremely), how stressful do you expect midterms week to be, and why
“Probably like a seven. It’s not too high, because I did well on my last quiz, but it’s worth ten percent of your grade, so the stakes are pretty high.”
What was a highlight from semester 1?
“Last year, I hated English. But now I got a better teacher, so I don’t hate English anymore.”
What’s a semester 2 elective you’re looking forward to?
“Probably Engineering.”
What are your hopes for semester 2?
“I’m excited to have an engineering elective. It’s my first class that I’m going to take for engineering.”
What’s one word or phrase to describe this school year so far?
“Redemption, because of my English classes.”
What will be your hardest midterm?
“Probably English.”
What’s your approach to studying for midterms?
“Both of my teachers gave me packets for midterms.”
From 1-10 (10 = extremely), how stressful do you expect midterms week to be, and why?
“Five because some I’m pretty comfortable with and some like english are harder.”
What was a highlight from semester 1?
“My math grade because I aced every single test.”
What’s a semester 2 elective you’re looking forward to?
“I’m taking C++.”
What are your hopes for semester 2?
“To maintain straight A’s.”
What’s one word or phrase to describe this year so far?
“New, because this my first year in high school.”
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