Eighth-grade students preparing to move up to Croton-Harmon High School in September will find the building a little less overwhelming thanks to the Big Buddies.
Each year, CHHS juniors apply to be buddies for the incoming freshmen. Recently, the eighth-grade students met up with a buddy during a visit to the high school. There, the juniors led the younger students on tours of the building and shared important information about how the school operates.
Students also shared personal information with one another, including the types of clubs and sports with which they are involved, as well as their study habits. The Big Buddies also gave their contact information to the eighth-graders and encouraged them to reach out with any questions.
The program, said Student Assistance Counselor Ellen Hackett, “addresses the intimidation factor.”
Big Buddy Marissa Calcutti said the students in her tour group had a lot of questions about scheduling.
“They wanted to know lunch works,” she said.
The high school students all said it’s important to stay on top of school work and to take advantage of extra time with teachers during the helping period.
While it can be tempting to want to leave school early, Hackett said, “Use your time during the day to get things done.”
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