In lots of ways! For one thing, it may be bigger than your old school, and you will have:

• More independence: you may have a chance to choose classes and activities that interest you.
• Different classes: you may go to a different classroom for different subjects. Don't worry; you'll fine your way around in not time.
• Duties: it's your responsibility to learn what the rules are. Read the student handbook with your teacher and classmates the first week of school and ask questions.
• A busier Schedule: moving from one class to another, and lunchtime may be shorter that your old school.
• More classmates: there may be different students in every class you have. Some may be from different ethnic and cultural backgrounds. Get to know your classmates; make friends. Some teachers have students work in groups; this is a good chance to make new friends.
• More classmates: there may be different students in every class you have. Some may be from different ethnic and cultural backgrounds. Get to know your classmates; make friends. Some teachers have students work in groups; this is a good chance to make new friends.
• More choices: you can take part in an extra-curricular activity such as band, choir, sports, or the school newspaper.
• **More new friends:** you may feel lonely if you aren't in the same classes as your old friends. Here are some ideas for making new friends: be friendly, be a good listener, get involved, be yourself, be a good friend, and don't worry if you don't make new friends right away. Building good friendships can take take time.