For High Schoolers: How to Be Organized
July 29, 2009 | In: Education, Featured, Self Improvement
Being organized is important whether you are still in school or if you are already in the “real world” creating a profession for yourself. In fact, the younger you start developing this skill, the better.
Have your own academic calendar. Here you can write down the important dates for tests, deadlines of paper and assignments, even stuff you need for extra-curricular activities, and personal stuff. Place it somewhere where you can easily see and check it. Have a big one which you can put on your wall if you will. Update everyday.
Have an area that is strictly for studying. Avoid working in front of the television or any distractions. Make sure that you are sitting comfortably (but not too comfortable that you get drowsy) and you have enough space for your books, notebooks, projects, etc.
Give yourself a specific number of hours for studying. For example, 3 hours a day. An hour to do home works, another hour to do advanced reading, and another hour to complete projects. Take ten minute breaks in between. Go by this schedule strictly. You’ll realize that by focusing on work for a few hours a day will help you finish faster. You can use the rest of your time doing whatever you want.
Have a place for everything. Keep tests, quizzes, and notes per subject in a designated folder or envelope. Never throw anything until you’re absolutely done with the class. These will help you when you review for exams.
Keep student staples in your bag - a planner, a notebook or binder, a pencil case that has 2 pencils, at least 2 pens (blue and black),an eraser, a white out, and a highlighter. Place calculators, protractors, compasses, and other loose items in a pouch.
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