AVID: Organization I

Get out your computer for a short organizational survey.

Reach into your book bag and pull out a notebook for one of your classes. Hold it up and observe. What do you notice?

Share: How do you organize your “school stuff?”

Organization: Separating Fact from Fiction Myth: Organizing is the same as being neat

Organization: Separating Fact from Fiction Fact: Organizing is NOT about how a space looks, but how it functions

Organization: Separating Fact from Fiction Myth: Being organized is a talent you are either have or don’t have.

Organization: Separating Fact from Fiction Fact: Organizing is a learnable skill

Organization: Separating Fact from Fiction Myth: Organizing is about throwing things away.

Organization: Separating Fact from Fiction Fact: You can keep everything that you want and still get organized.

How to organize your notebook

If not required by teacher, develop a system that works for you.

One binder that holds every class; dividers for each period Idea #1: The AVID Way

Idea #2: One notebook/One folder per class

Rule: Separate and label sections of the binder appropriately such as: “Notes” “Homework” “Labs” “Quizzes” “Tests” “Questions to ask teacher”

Rule: Always put papers in the proper spots immediately.

Rule: Only keep what is needed for each class.

Will happen 2 nd semester AVID Notebook Checks

Getting Organized #2 Planner and/or Calendar on the computer

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 – WS Study Guide – SG Test – T Page – 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 Planner 6. 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”.Google Calendar

What now?? -Get the materials that you need to be organized.materialsorganized -Get your “things” together