High School: The Real Deal: From GPAs to Graduation

by Juliana Farrell, Colleen Rush

From plagiarism to popularity, vartisty sports to vocational classes, GPA's to graduation, you'll find all the details right here. High school can be overwhelming, but this book will give you the lowdown on what to expect during the most exciting, challenging four years of your life.

Paperback

First published April 1, 2001

About the author

Previously, Farrell worked as assistant to Senior Literary/Book Agent Robert Bookman and as a reader for the CAA story department. She has produced documentaries for A&E and BRAVO, taught screenwriting for Writers Boot Camp, and is the co-author of two non-fiction books for teens.

Reviews

[Bonnie Chen · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed reading this book for various reasons. It taught me the different changes I have to go through when I start high school, compared to middle school. For instance,teachers would expect more of me academically and socially. Additionally, this book tells me what to expect each year in high school. For instance, during junior and senior year, college applications would come along. Extracurricular are also very important as well, as you can become a more well rounded person. Grades are not just the most important things in high school, although it is probably the biggest factor when it comes to college application.This book tells me that having fun and doing well in school is not impossible. If you know how to manage your time and prioritize, it is not impossible to having fun while trying to succeed in school.