WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE ORGANIZED?

You can find assignments, notes, handouts, or supplies quickly and easily when you need them

You remember what your assignments are and when they are due

You know which assignments are complete and which are incomplete, turned in and not turned in

You have plan about how, where and when to do your assignments so that they are completed on time, without having to rush

Where will I keep my stuff? Notes, reference materials Assignments –In progress –Complete, not turned in yet –Graded work Supplies –Paper –Pens/pencils –Calculator Electronic files –Typed written assignments –Power point presentations –Pictures, photos

Where will I keep my stuff? Supplies: Zipper pouch Back pack pocket Pencil Box Other ideas?

Where will I keep my stuff? Papers: Binder(s) with rings, pockets Dividers for: –each class –each section (notes, reference, daily work, labs, graded hw, quizzes, etc.) –blank notebook paper Accordion folder Pocket folder Other Ideas?

Where will I keep my stuff? Electronic Files: Flash drive ‘H’ Drive Create new folders for –each class –each teacher

How will I remember assignments, events, and due dates? Calendar (Monthly, weekly) Daily Agenda To do list Other ideas?

How will I remember assignments, events, and due dates? Paper –Day planner, agenda –Paper calendar (weekly, monthly) Electronic –Online calendar (Google, Yahoo) –Ta da list –smart phone, tablet, laptop

How will I know what’s going on with each assignment? (status) In-progress Complete Turned in Late Need help Daily grade Major Grade In-class homework Others?

How will I know what’s going on with each assignment? (status) Check marks ( =complete = complete & turned in) Initials (c=complete, ti=turned in, H=need help, etc) Symbols ( = turned in,  =complete,  =major grade) Color Code ( finished, in-progress, overdue) Other Ideas?

How will I decide what to work on and when? To make sure your work is complete and on time : Check calendar daily Work on most difficult assignments during Study Skills or tutoring do independent at home Schedule times to study/do hw Work on earlier due dates first Break big assignments or projects into chunks and set goals