School... as others have said, let that be your priority. It comes first. Do homework asap and then do a little extra... i.e. math the teachers would assign the odd numbers, but usually the even numbers resembled what would actually be on a test. Get good with math... become expert with algebra... even in college, calculus is easy, it is the algebra that can mess you up on a test--careless algebra mistakes. You can use algebra even in accounting. My managerial accounting class was being taught in an expimental way using basic algebra for all of it. I actually understood the darn subject. Reading and writing skills are the next important for college. College is no guarantee for a high paying job, but it helps tremendously...especially that you can stick to a long term goal...college...and finish it. Employers can look for that as a clue to the person applying for a job. It does show that you can stick with a project until it's conclusion. Afterall, anyone can go to college.. just not as many get to finish it.

It helps to to get above a bachelors degree. Because there will be many ppl like you graduating with your bachelor degree... competition. So with everything you do, set yourself apart... deferent, better than the competition. And network ppl... friends may get a job in a company you want to be at. It helps not to burn bridges.

But in terms of 8th grade, it's the starting point for your adult school pattern/life. Develop good studying techniques. And don't be quick to throw away books you find useful. They can serve as reference for something you're struggling with later.

I'm sure there is more i can share with you from experience...but for now i have to go. My flight is boarding. Sorry for the typos...this is being typed on my phone.

Don;t fret about 8th too much, its just there to shape how you will spend High School.

I took in 8th
ART I
Algebra I
And the simple stuff, History, English, the usual.

Now I'm a sophomore and that stuff seems easy compared to what I have now!

This is true. Best wishes as you continue your studies!

Thanks everyone for the support and advice! I dont think 8th grade will be every hard, just not what I am used to. We now had online books in History, so no carrying those heavy books!!!!! Thanks Again Everyone!!!! :D

Ha reminds me of Yu-Gi-Oh I wanted those stupid cards so bad because every one of my friends had them. Well my mom finally let me get them the next day at school im looking forward to trading with my buds :) On the morning announcements they were banned :( I was so upset.

But yeah enjoy school if you can. I always hated it but high school is a lot better :) But I am glad that I finished school I could not handle another year!!

Banned? Trading cards?

Wow, we just got Monster Energy Drink's banned.

Man that is dumb why drinks? And that was back in grade school no one would be cuaght dead with trading cards at this age XD :P besides I have better things to spend money on now...... cough Joe's cough.....