Student Binder & Paper System 2017-18

Constructing Binders What you’ll need: 2 – 3” sturdy binder pencil pouch (its fine if things are already in it) 1 – heavy duty pocket folder (no prongs) 2 sets 5 subject write-on dividers; NO POCKET OR INSERT TAB STYLES! approx. ±50 sheets of college lined notebook paper 4-5 pencils

Student Binder System Components include: Binder procedure lots of love! Order of items in your binder Divider procedures Divider labeling Handling of notebook paper Labeling student name or student heading on work Formatting, presenting, or correcting your work Teacher Binder Checks Class Hole punch & repair 2-Pocket 3-hole punched folder

DO NOT WASTE INSTRUCTIONAL/LEARNING TIME TO “ORGANIZE” YOUR BINDERS! Binder Procedures Take care of your binder Avoid crushing, smashing, wetting, crinkling, spitting, dragging, etc. Take binder home every day – Boomerang it! Take home & bring back every day Use the 3-rings as they were designed Open, insert, close rings ORGANIZE IT, daily!!! In fact, take 15 seconds during content time to PUT PAPERS AWAY! One or two papers is way easier to manage, than 10-20-30 + papers Parents should monitor, but DO NOT REMOVE ANY PAPERS DO NOT WASTE INSTRUCTIONAL/LEARNING TIME TO “ORGANIZE” YOUR BINDERS!

What’s behind binder dividers? ADD papers BEHIND each binder tab AND in REVERSE DATE order! Reverse date order means the most current will be immediately behind the divider. Papers that are older are in the back. Student work: In-process work Completed unit assignments Handouts: Instructions Information Graded work: Including assessments

Handling of Notebook Paper Store notebook paper 50 sheets behind the first divider Keep papers unwrinkled, unfolded, untorn, unmashed… Always open rings to remove paper Never, never, never pull or tear paper out To add papers: Add paper(s) immediately behind the correct divider tab Paper(s) will be in reverse date order Hook papers onto each of the 3 rings No loose papers!!! Hole reinforcements should be used to repair the damage; ask teacher or buy your own

Teacher Binder Checks! Periodically, you will be graded on your organizational skills During binder checks, HANDS OFF! It is NOT the time to start putting things in the right place Class mates could monitor each other from using “Binder Checks” as a time to organize before the teacher comes around

Parent Participation with Binder Parents must oversee, monitor, and review: To help with student organizational skills To help improve student’s ability To help with student success To support school, teacher, and classroom

Items In Your Binder 2-Pocket Folder –TDW & GHP Student Planner ± 50 Sheets of Notebook Paper Content Area Divider Tabs Pencil Pouch

2-Pocket 3-Hole Punched Folder Go Home Papers (GHP) & To-Do Work (TDW) Stored in at the front binder or if loose, tucked in the front! GHP: Go Home Papers Papers that are for you or your parents TDW: To Do Work Papers that need your attention right away such as: Working on it! a.k.a. in-process work

Binder Divider Tab Labeling 2017-18 10 Tabs Notebook Paper (NP) Classroom Resources (RES) Math Reading (RDG) Writing (WTG) Social Studies (SS) Science & Health (SCI/HLTH) Technology (TECH) Art Miscellaneous (MISC) 8 Tabs Notebook Paper (NP) Resources & Misc (RES/MISC) Math Reading (RDG) Writing (WTG) Social Studies (SS) Science/Health (SCI/HLTH) * Art & Technology (ART & TECH) * 5 Tabs # Notebook Paper (NP) Resources & Misc (RES/MISC) Math Literacy (LIT) Social Studies (SS) Science/Health (S/H) # Need to find one!

Labeling Student Name or Student Header on Assignments or Work Always write your first AND last name on EACH assignment or handout!!! IGNORE the pre-printed place to write your name on assignments or handouts!!! Follow the teacher’s direction, or ASK if you are confused such as if you need: Your name only Your name & date Your name, date & content area (full student heading) Your name (or student heading) in a different location, e.g. bottom right corner for artwork