For this episode of “On the Mic,” new student sophomore Claire Moore shares her thoughts with seniors Emma Hutchinson and host Emily Reish. The topics included dress code, portables and the multipurpose facility, a.k.a, the MPF. Other topics that confuse news students also claimed some time.
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May 13, 2021
Pausing for a moment in the school foyer, sophomore Claire Moore reflects on moving to Prosper from Orlando this past April. Now, she prepares for her junior year at a new school. “My physical environment has definitely changed, so I am observing new things all the time,” Moore said. “From new faces, to a new neighborhood, and even the weather, everything has been an adjustment.”
New student reflects on moving
Coming to a new school, in a new state, six weeks before summer, is difficult.
However, circumstances constantly change, and life gets flipped upside down. I loved my high school and friends in Orlando, so being tossed into a new environment where everyone is already familiar with their surroundings, is definitely intimidating.
Not only adjusting to new teachers and students, but an entirely new city, with an unfamiliar feel, is even harder.
Moving wouldn’t have been my first choice, but sometimes change is a good thing – a fresh start to a new chapter.
— Claire Moore
However, the transition becomes easier when others step in to make you feel as comfortable as possible. My fellow classmates have helped me with my schedule, and even offer to sit with me at lunch, which provided a huge relief for the first day. I’ve also met others while doing peer work, or projects, which connected me with more people.
Although it’s still hard being disconnected from my family in Florida, I am learning to adapt. My physical environment has definitely changed, so I am observing new things all the time – from new faces, to a new neighborhood, and even the weather, everything has been an adjustment.
Moving wouldn’t have been my first choice, but sometimes change is a good thing; a fresh start to a new chapter. Even if it is hard now, I know it will make me more resilient, and prepare me to face future challenges.
Through this experience, I hope to encourage others who may be struggling with similar situations – and provide a sense of comfort. Having someone to relate to can definitely give you some relief when going through a difficult time.
For this episode of the “Dear Freshmen” segmant of “On the Mic,” new student sophomore Claire Moore shares her thoughts with seniors Emma Hutchinson and host Emily Reish. The topics included dress code, portables and the multipurpose facility, a.k.a, the MPF. Other topics that confuse new students also claimed some time.
Seniors answer new student questions
On this very first episode of “Dear Freshmen,” seniors Emily Reish and Emma Hutchinson listen to sophomore and recent transfer student Claire Moore’s pondering questions about Prosper High School’s dress code, schedule and student privileges. “Dear Freshmen” is a segment of the podcast “On the Mic,” hosted by Emily Reish, that was designed to help incoming 9th-graders and new transfer students navigate the world of all things Prosper while they also reflect on high school horror stories and other memorable moments.
Topics Covered:
- Dress code
- Junior/senior release opportunities
- Bell schedule
- MPF
- Learning cottages
I hope to encourage others who may be struggling with similar situations – and provide a sense of comfort. Having someone to relate to can definitely give relief.
— Claire Moore