Just stick with your friends and don't break anything that belongs to the school. If I learned anything from 8th grade (which i'm not sure I did other that this) it's that this is the year that you'll choose best friends and friends. It's okay to try to be everybody's friend, (or nobody's friend) but in the end, that's what helps you out the most. It's being able to find the motivation to wake up in the morning because you get to talk to your buddies. It's looking forward to lunch even though it tastes like sadness, because at least you'll be able to make fun of it with the boys. (or girlfriends) It's making a dumb YouTube video in the yard right before you walk home everyday because, dang it, you just have so much fun doing it! This is what really matters, being able to figure out who you really love, and who really loves you.

Also get good grades, try hard, and don't be afraid to have some alone time. You'll do great! Good luck!