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Organization and Time Management Grammar Review and Practice Paragraph and Sentence Structure Keys to Success

Take the time to develop an organizational system BEFORE the school year begins. Be sure it’s one that your child feels comfortable with. Keep in mind that your child will have the following classes next year: English History Math Science Latin Spanish Music, Art, Gym (Specials) Buy folders and notebooks for each class (always a good idea to purchase a Miscellaneous Folder and a Homework Folder also) – St. Philip’s provides a binder, dividers, and loose leaf paper, but this is often not enough. Purchase a back-up Planner or Organizer – students often misplace the planner that is given to them at the beginning of the year and it will be essential! Students should always have a ready supply of pens, pencils, index cards, erasers, white out, and highlighters. Create an “Archive System” at home. In Middle School students have Midterms and Final Exams – keeping track of their unit materials throughout the year will make it easier to study.

Block Scheduling 90 & 45 Minute Blocks Several teachers Homework Schedule Nightly – stay AHEAD of the curve Specific TIME and PLACE each evening Study Habits Develop a study schedule Adhere to deadlines

Parts of Speech Resources: th Grade Write Source - Grammar SkillsBook Practice Using These Fun Games: speech/#middle_school speech/#middle_school

Paragraphs and Sentences Resources: ex.htm ex.htm raphs/factsheet.shtml raphs/factsheet.shtml Practice Using These Fun Games: aragraphs/game.shtml aragraphs/game.shtml Paragraph Puzzles

Get & Stay ORGANIZED ALWAYS use your planner/calendar Teacher blogs are SUPPLEMENTAL ALWAYS have a copy of your schedule in your locker and on your person RESTOCK your supplies often WEEKLY organization at home FOLLOW-UP with your teachers (remember that a MS Teacher has students! )