I put my hair in a sock bun. Girls in the military use them. You can find directions by googling sock bun and watch a video on YouTube. It's pretty easy and I find alot of updos difficult to do. It's what I wear to school with my nurse cap. My school is also very strict,but I understand why.
I know how you feel too. I don't start until Sept. 20. I can't keep my mind on anything. Everytime I go to the store I buy some kind of school supply so I should have enough to last all year. I spend a lot of time on this site,it helps pass the time.