1. The Cooper Standard Notebook

2. Why a Standard Notebook? A common notebook will help the parent to better assist the student. The parent will know what should be in the notebook, what assignments are due to be turned in, which assignments were recently graded, and which still need to be completed.

3. Why a Standard Notebook? Middle school is the first experience most students have in learning organization, academic responsibility and reliability.Middle school is the first experience most students have in learning organization, academic responsibility and reliability. Middle schools students are expected to learn from 7 different personalities. Students are responsible for 7 very individualized curriculums.Middle schools students are expected to learn from 7 different personalities. Students are responsible for 7 very individualized curriculums. A common notebook will help students keep up with assignments and will reduce missing assignments.A common notebook will help students keep up with assignments and will reduce missing assignments.

4. Why a Standard Notebook? A common notebook reduces the number of books a student has to carry.A common notebook reduces the number of books a student has to carry. It is imperative that students learn to be responsible for school work and their assignments. This skill is one that will be required in high school and beyond.It is imperative that students learn to be responsible for school work and their assignments. This skill is one that will be required in high school and beyond.

5. Why a Standard Notebook? During the 2007-2008 school year, Cooper Counselors and the Graduation Coach met with students that were struggling academically. Most failing grades were due to “zeros” Following are the struggles that were repeated by most students..

6. Academic Struggles Grades of “zero” were due to lost assignmentsGrades of “zero” were due to lost assignments Grade of “zero” due to having the wrong notebook in class.Grade of “zero” due to having the wrong notebook in class. “I did not study because I brought the wrong notebook home.”“I did not study because I brought the wrong notebook home.” “I could not find my notes or study guide.”“I could not find my notes or study guide.”

7. Academic Excellence Organization is an important habit that will lead to greater academic successOrganization is an important habit that will lead to greater academic success Good organizational habits lead to better comprehension and completion of goalsGood organizational habits lead to better comprehension and completion of goals A child’s ability to organize information, assignments, and due dates will encourage a lifetime attitude of organization.A child’s ability to organize information, assignments, and due dates will encourage a lifetime attitude of organization.

8. The Cooper Standard Notebook The inside front cover is the “Parent Pouch”. This is where school letters, permission slips, report cards, progress reports, etc. are stored to go home.The inside front cover is the “Parent Pouch”. This is where school letters, permission slips, report cards, progress reports, etc. are stored to go home. The back pouch holds papers that need to be punched in order to go into the notebook for safekeeping.The back pouch holds papers that need to be punched in order to go into the notebook for safekeeping. ***Note: No pouch should hold papers longer than 24 hours.*** Parents should make it a habit to check the “Parent Pouch” and subject folders each evening to ensure work completion. This will also inform parents of the day’s activitiesParents should make it a habit to check the “Parent Pouch” and subject folders each evening to ensure work completion. This will also inform parents of the day’s activities

9. The Cooper Standard Notebook The Cooper Notebook will have 6 sections; one for each period. The Cooper Agenda will be kept in the front of the notebook. A pouch for pens and pencils is needed so that students do not drop or lose utensils. The section dividers are folders that hold homework to be completedThe section dividers are folders that hold homework to be completed

10. The Cooper Standard Notebook NO PAPERS Should be loose in the backpack.NO PAPERS Should be loose in the backpack. Teachers will tell students how to organize each the academic section for their class.Teachers will tell students how to organize each the academic section for their class.

11. The Cost of the Cooper Notebook Item Retail Price* Cooper PriceItem Retail Price* Cooper Price Double Pocket Dividers$5.49$4.14Double Pocket Dividers$5.49$4.14 Wide Rule Filler Paper (100 sheets)$1.99$1.79Wide Rule Filler Paper (100 sheets)$1.99$1.79 3” Durable Binder $8.29$6.643” Durable Binder $8.29$6.64 Pencil Case$0.59$0.44Pencil Case$0.59$0.44 80 Count Notebook$2.49$1.9980 Count Notebook$2.49$1.99 2 pens and 2 pencils Free2 pens and 2 pencils Free * Prices are from Office Supply stores* Prices are from Office Supply stores Total $18.85 + tax$15.00 Total $18.85 + tax$15.00

12. Replacement Parts Cooper will offer students the opportunity to buy replacement parts for the notebook at the reduced price through out the year.