What advice would you give to incoming 8th Graders?

 (We are looking for comments from current 2008-2009 8th graders and their teachers. Remember, students are not allowed to use their real names.  Create a user name that does not allow anyone to know who you are.  All comments are moderated, which means a teacher will approve them before they are posted to the page. Email is not required.    All comments must be polite, on topic, and use correct grammar and spelling.)