Ok, mom!

Did you download your schedule?

You will need it to find your classes.

Of course I did!

I also have my pencil case, notebook and about 50 textbooks.

Anything else?

Very funny!

Here's your lunch and some money for your snacks in case you get hungry.

Thanks, Mom.

You know, I'm kind of nervous.

I understand sweetheart. It's a big day!

But it's also exciting, isn't it?

Yeah, I can't wait to learn new things!

Jenny, let's get moving or we will be late for the bus!

Hi, is this seat taken?

No, go ahead!

I'm Alex. What's your name?

Hi, I'm Becky. Nice to meet you!

Is this your first day at Pandaville High School?

It is! I'm pretty excited and nervous.

Don't be! You will love it there. All the teachers are pretty cool.

Since you're new, do you need help finding our classes?

Yeah, that'd be great. Thanks!

Let me take a look at your timetable.

It seems like all your classes are in this hallway.

That will be easy!

Thanks, you're a lifesaver!

Good morning!

You must be Alex. Welcome to math class.

Hi, Mr... Johnson? Thanks.

Please, take a seat.

Today we will have some interesting problems on the Whiteboard.

I hope you did your summer homework!

Hey there!

How is your day going so far?

It's been good and yours?

Pretty easy.

I'm trying to decide which elective classes to take.

What are those?

So, there are core classes like math, science and English, right?

But you also get to pick elective classes.

They're like extra classes based on what you're interested in.

I'm going to take French, music and computer programming.

So I probably need to choose them too!

Does the school offer art or creative writing?

Yes, they do!

Cool!

Don't forget to choose some extracurricular activities too.

Those could be school sports, debate club, or working on the yearbook committee.

They will be useful when we apply for colleges in our senior year!

And... done!

What do I need to do with this list?

I'm not sure.

Let's take them to principal Thompson and ask her.

Welcome, Alex! I'm principal Thompson.

Do you need anything?

Yes! Um, we filled out our class choice forms

but we don't know what to do with them. Can you help us?

Sure! Let me see.

Hmmm... Nice choices!

Just take them to Mr. Martinez in the office next door.

He's the school guidance counselor. He'll help you out.

Thank you!

Can you take it for me? I'm late for my next class!

Sure!

Hi, are you Mr. Martinez?

I'm here to drop off some forms.

Yes, I am. I'll take them. Anything else?

I also have some questions.

Sure! What can I do for you?

I think I need some help with math.

I had class today with Mr. Johnson and I'm a bit lost.

I'm so glad you came to talk to me.

Let me take a look at your grades from your previous school.

I see...

Ok, I'll find you a schoolmate to tutor you, so you can catch up.

How does that sound?

It's going to be extra work but I'm sure you can do it!

Thanks, Counselor. That sounds really good!

Hey, are you Alex?

Mr. Martinez told me you'll use for the yearbook committee.

Yes, but I'm not actually sure what it is.

We take pictures of school events, sports games, and club meetings.

We like pictures around the school as well!

Then we make them all into a book for every student at the end of the year.

We capture school memories!

Cool! What do I have to do?

Just come to our first meeting tomorrow and you'll find out.

I'll be there!

So, how was your first day at school, honey?

It was really busy and exciting.

I made a new friend.

I joined the yearbook club.

I'm getting a math tutor to help me catch up,

and I've already got homework.

Hmmmm...

I also signed up for the swimming team!

Nice one, bro!

Great! You'll meet some new friends,

and joining teams and clubs will be really good

for when you start thinking about college applications and scholarships.

Mom, that seems so far off!

It goes by faster than you'd expect.

I'm already my senior year.

Can you believe I'll graduate high school this year?

Yeah, I believe it. You're so old!

Ha ha, very funny!

I mean, I'm already applying for universities!

I hope I get into a good one!

Post-secondary education is so important these days.

Jenny, sweetie... You have amazing grades!

Even if you are late every morning because you can't wake up on time!

I'm sure you will get into an excellent university!

I hope you do!

Aw, thanks bro! You're so supportive!

You bet! Also, can I have your bedroom when you go off to university?