The Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook: Middle School
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Homework, hormones, heartache . . . middle school has no shortage of perils. Never fear, the authors of the bestselling Worst-Case Scenario series return with a survival guide for those who are facing—or just about to face—this big transitional time in school and life. The handbook is packed with funny-but-useful tips for the trickiest situations that crop up in middle school, like taking charge of a too-busy homework schedule, dealing with a cold shoulder from a friend who has suddenly become just too cool, avoiding common e-mail and cell phone disasters, and more.
Praise for the Worst-Case Scenario Survival series
“What this book lacks in spiritual enlightenment, it more than makes up for with the practical advice you thought you’d never need.” —The Irish Times
“Though neither written nor read in a humorous manner, the book nevertheless amuses in a strange way . . . affords some camp appeal in the tradition of outdated high school safety films.” —Publishers Weekly
“There is something for everyone. It has a wide range of scenarios from dangerous to just downright irritating . . . It is fun, witty, entertaining and you learn something along the way too.” —Quill Quotes
David Borgenicht
David Borgenicht is the coauthor and creator of the Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook series. He lives in Philadelphia.
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The Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook - David Borgenicht
Introduction
Sometimes being in the middle
gets a bad rap. But if you’re in the middle—or about to start the middle—of your school career, there’s actually a lot to look forward to... if you’re prepared.
This handbook is your very own insider’s guide to the unique world that is middle school. It’s kind of like getting a sneak peek at the teacher’s edition of your math book. It doesn’t have all the answers to your next test, but it does have all the tips and secrets you need to make the most of that oh-so-special time in the middle.
So, what exactly is so special about middle school? One word: CHANGE.
Middle school is one of those times in life when a whole lotta change happens in a pretty short time. In those middle years, people get taller, they get new interests, their social lives change, and their minds start thinking in more and more sophisticated ways. It’s one big chapter of change.
And it’s not just about what happens during middle school—the chapter begins with a big whammy of a change, too. When you start middle school, you’re fresh out of elementary school. Back there, you were old and wise. You knew the ropes. You knew the rules. There were plenty of short people around to make you feel tall. But then, along comes middle school and suddenly, BANG! You’re in opposite land. You’re a newbie. A young’un! Lots of things are different—the way your classes are set up, what’s expected of you, the way your friends act, everything!
This book is here to help you navigate that sea of change. It’ll help prepare you for the choppy waters—and sharks!—so you’ll have plenty of time for smooth middle-school sailing. Here’s how this handbook can help:
• Nervous about the school dance? We have the moves to get you through.
• Prepping for a big test? You’ll find plenty of tried and true studying hints in here.
• Have a sinking grade? We toss you a lifeline.
• Dealing with a bully or mean girl? We give you the upper hand.
• Being crushed by a crush? We show you how to read the signs.
• Growing apart from your best friend? We help you deal— and make new friends.
Whether you’re a middle-school rookie or a seasoned pro, the tips, tricks, and secrets you’ll find inside this handbook will help you have an amazing year (or two, or three). Now, it’s time to dig in and get to the juicy middle of things!
—David Borgenicht, Ben H. Winters, and Robin Epstein
CHAPTER 1
The School Day
How to Survive Day One
If middle school were a game, the first day would be like the championship. Here’s how to be in it to win it.
1 Conduct an investigation.
Does your school have a website? Check it out! Can you tour the school in advance? Do it! Know kids who already attend? Ask them for insider information! If you know what to expect, you’ll keep the pre-game jitters at bay.
2 Look great, feel great.
Take your first-day clothes for a test drive a few weeks beforehand to make sure they look and feel right. You can even host your own fashion show by asking your best bud for an opinion. Knowing you look your best will help you have the confidence you need.
3 Buddy up.
Find out who’s in your homeroom, who you can walk to gym with, and whose fries you can borrow
in the cafeteria. Plan ahead to maximize friend
time.
4 Map quest.
If you don’t have a map of your school, make one. Add crucial information like a route from gym to math that takes you past a water fountain.
5 Imagine success.
See yourself being happy, making friends, and feeling great. Don’t let yourself imagine an uncomfortable you. The better you visualize your day, the better you can make it.
clothesThe Locker Lowdown
Think of your locker as your home base, your fortress, your space to decorate or mess up as you see fit!