Actually I thought HS was really mature compared to JH, though that's not saying much. <-< People tend to grow up once you hit HS. I think in the beginning the freshies are scared and just trying to act cool, but to be honest, not many people care as much as they did back in JH. Sure there's still a little gossip and rumours but none of that JH stuff. HS is a lot of fun if you're yourself and aren't completely rude to people. The classes are fine, and yeah, if you keep checking the clock it takes longer. Ever heard the old cliche "A watched pot doesn't boil"? Same way, a watched clock takes a long time to go around or whatever. Have fun but don't slack off.