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• What is high school like? Is it easier than middle school? Is it fun? What are some fun activities?

• Was the first day of high school hard? How will I navigate through the school on my first day? Did you get lost on your first day? Are there people to help us on our first day?

• Is there a dress code for Overbrook? Are we allowed to wear ripped jeans? If so, what is it? Is the dress code strict? Is there a dress code for PE?

• What time does school start? What time does it end? Are there breaks? Is there recess?

• How many classes do we need to take? What kind of classes does Overbrook have?

• Do you get to pick your own locker? Are you allowed to decorate your locker?

• Is the homework / classwork manageable? How much homework do you get a night?

• What are the lunches like? How much does lunch cost? How long are you in the cafeteria? Is it only one grade in the cafeteria at a time or are grades combined?

• Are we allowed on our phones?

• What are the teachers like? Are the teachers nice? Do you feel like the teachers support you and want you to do well?

• Are there field trips?

• What is Intro to Art/Digital Arts like? What do we have to do in those classes?

• How do you sign up for sports? When do fall sports begin? When does football begin?

• What are the football and basketball teams like?

• Can 9th graders join Drama Club? What is the theatre program like?

• What type of instruments are available in the music room? What is the music program like at Overbrook?

• Do extracurricular activities count as classes? Why should I get involved in extracurricular activities?

• How can school help me learn more about what I want to be when I graduate?

• What is it like to be a Rambassador? Is it fun to be a Rambassador?

• Are there clubs or classes that help specialize for college? Are their activities that help choose a college degree or give you a better mindset of it?

• What career do you want to have/what major do you want to pursue in college and what have you done at Overbrook to prepare yourself for it? (For example, what classes did you take? What activities did you participate in, etc.)

• What are the health and safety rules/guidelines to ensure the safety of the students (if Covid-19 is still around)?

• What is your favorite club/sport/activity at Overbrook and why?

• What is your advice for new students?