1. Organization Top 10 Ways to be organized

2. 1. Use your agenda daily
Write your assignment down in your agenda. Check with StudentVue to make sure you know when you have an assignment and when it is due.

3. 2. Prepare – have necessary Materials
Come to class prepared with class materials, homework, pencils, pens, notebooks, etc.

4. 3. Keep your locker and Backpack clean
Which locker will help you be more successful? Clean out your locker on a regular basis.

5. 4. Color Code Folders and Binders
For each subject use coordinating colors of folders and binders.

6. 5.Maintain a homework space and study style
What type of learner are you?
Visual Learner
Auditory Learner
Kinesthetic Learner
Have needed supplies

7. 6.Be ready for school every day
Check your backpack for homework and materials needed for the day.
Tips:
Get a good night’s sleep
Eat breakfast
Reduce stress – breathe, relax, don’t rush

8. 7. Prioritize – decide what is important
Make a list of what you have to do
and do the most important things first.

9. 8. Manage your homework and activities
Balance school work and activities. Make the necessary time to fit in school work while enjoying your activities. If you become too stressed you may need to look to see if you have the right balance between activities and school work for you.

10. 9. Plan for long term projects
Plan ahead
Do small chunks of the assignment each day/week
Don’t wait until the last minute – don’t procrastinate!

11. 10. Listen and Ask questions
Be an active listener – pay attention, focus, engage
Ask questions when necessary - in class, before school, during resource.

12. Good Organization will help with School

13. Goal sETTING: Turn to today in your agenda.
On the top of the page where it says GOAL, write an ORGANIZATIONAL GOAL for 2nd quarter.
Take a moment to share your goal with two classmates.

14. GIVING THANKS ACTIVITY
In at least ten of the turkey feathers on your Giving Thanks Turkey, write something for which you are thankful.
Color/decorate your turkey.