New Students at EGHS

Imagine walking into school you're senior year and not knowing anyone. Being a new student at a new school Is always difficult. For a new student the first couple of weeks consist of remembering their way to each class, trying to make new friends and getting involved in clubs and sports. For some it is their first time switching schools and for others it is there fifth school in the past three years. Regardless of the reason a student has switched schools they are observing and making opinions about Eastern Guilford.

It is my first year at Eastern Guilford and I am a Junior. I have changed schools quite a bit and some of the schools I've been to had horrible teachers and some had great teachers. To me it seems like the teachers here are very involved because you see administration and teachers walking around during lunch and in the morning. The students are respectful to each other and teachers for the most part. The Pep rally Friday before first period was a great way to start of the day and I have never seen students be so engaged in a pep rally before. Eastern Guilford seems like a great school.

When asked how students can help new students feel welcomed Gerald Jones'19 said, "Be nice to them, talk to them."

When asked how people in the office can help new students feel welcomed Ms. Hackett said, "I try to be helpful and polite and always have a smile and treat them how I would want my own kids to be treated."

When asked how guidance consolers can help new students feel welcome Ms. Bostic said, "I smile and I greet them the way I would want them to be greeted." She also said, "I try to use comic relief instead of being like a drill sergeant."

When asked how administrators can help new students feel welcomed Mr. Stewart said, " I try to be supportive in any way I can if its through academics or sports or even relationships."

Although it is hard to switch schools the staff, teachers and administration make the transition easier.