Organization and Planners

Do Any of These Sound Familiar?“I know my homework is in here somewhere. Can

I give it to you later?”

Do Any of These Sound Familiar?“Homework? We had homework?”

Do Any of These Sound Familiar?“You had a week to complete that assignment.

What have you been doing?” - Teacher

So….how organized are you??

Time to take the Organizational Skill Survey

Results?Reflect on the survey. Turn to the person beside

you and share/compare your results.If you answered “False” to three or more of the

questions above, you need help with organization.

Why? Who Cares?Disorganized students have the potential to

Complete Fewer Assignments

Why? Who Cares?Disorganized students have the potential to

Be less motivated

Why? Who Cares?Disorganized students have the potential to

Receive Lower Grades

Why? Who Cares?Life after high school, REQUIRES good

organizational skills.

Getting Organized #1Planner and/or Calendar on the computer

Why? Who Cares?Failing grades seem to be the result of missing

and/or late work; not a direct result of low ability

How to Use a Planner

1. Write down each subjects name; feel free to abbreviate

and to use different colors

How to Use a Planner

2. Write down the assignment with

specific details such as page numbers,

questions to answer, etc.

How to Use a Planner

3. Use abbreviations.

Worksheet – WSStudy Guide – SG

Test – TPage – pg

How to Use a Planner

4. If you have no homework, write

no homework

How to Use a Planner

5. Check or cross off assignments as

you complete them.

How to Use a Planner6. Fill in assignments as soon as you hear them

How to Use Google

Calendar

1. Google “Google Calendar”. Use student login and password to

sign in. Make sure to include “stumail”.

How to Use Google Calendar2. Play with different calendar views.

How to Use Google Calendar3. Set up your classes; Double click on Monday; Title the event as your 1st period class; Check “Repeat” for 1 week;

Check “M through F” boxes

How to Use Google Calendar3. Set up your classes-cont.

Select a color for your 1st period class.

How to Use Google Calendar4. Repeat the process for your 2nd, 3rd, and 4th period

classes

How to Use Google Calendar5. Adding assignments; double click on the class period;

add assignment; save

Start Using It!!!You will have a planner check next week in Plus1