1. GUIDED STUDIES

2. Organizational Skills/Time Management Daily use of Planner Separate notebook/binder/folder for each subject Organized and neat locker Gather all materials before sitting down to work Keep desk in school and at home neat and orderly

3. Organizational Skills/Time Management Clean up desk at the end of each study session Try to use the same location everyday, but have a backup location just in case Build in time for review every day Get homework in on time, everyday Allow extra time for assignments, reading and studying DO NOT overbook or over schedule your time

4. Organizational Skills/Time Management Start each day with a list of what needs to be accomplished Prioritize each task from most important to least important Stick to the plan (list) of the day and try to minimize distractions Finish each list every day If you can not finish a day’s list, complete tasks first that you did not finish yesterday first Be realistic as to how long each task will take

5. Organizational Skills/Time Management Make sure to block enough time to complete each task correctly, fully and properly Break down large assignments into smaller components. Smaller pieces are more manageable and give a sense of accomplishment Use the O.H.I.O. principle—Only Handle It Once

6. Organizational Skills/Time Management Stick to the plan (list). Don’t fall into the trap of forgetting the plan WORK BEFORE PLAY You are a student first and foremost. School, homework and studying are your number one job! Take short breaks when you work. Reward yourself with a quick break.

7. Organizational Skills/Time Management You need to concentrate on what you are doing. When reading, studying and doing homework, do not have the tv, stereo, iPod, cellphone or any other distracting devices on Use all available resources to maximize study time. This includes parents, siblings, friends and even (gasp!!!!!), teachers