With midterm exams and grades looming, keeping track of students’ mental health is more important than ever. Tracking student stability every quarter can create a more positive and less stressful environment at Las Vegas Academy (LVA).

“It’s definitely a new change–it’s a lot harder than middle school and what I’ve been conditioned to,” freshman Kylie Tran said, capturing the sentiment of many new students during this midterm quarter.

Although adapting to a new school can be a challenge, there are ways to manage stress and anxiety. Tran shares her coping strategy: “I’m feeling a bit stressed by school and grades,” she said. “But to cope with that, I’ve just been taking some time to myself and getting back to whatever I need to do later.”

Despite the struggles with deadlines, Tran’s mental state remains positive. She enjoys the thrill of new experiences.“I’m having a lot of fun, it’s just very different, so I need time to adjust,” Tran said.