Using a Planner or Agenda
>Bring your planner to school and back home everyday!
>Make an entry everyday for every class even if it is "No Homework"
>Use a consistent format
*Class, Assignment, Due Date
*Example: Science, Mixture Lab Report, 9/10/13
>Write due dates as actual dates and avoid using things like tomorrow or next Friday
>Use abbreviations to save space
*Example: NH=No Homework
T=Test
Q=Quiz
RN=Review Notes
V=Vocabulary
LR=Lab Report
>Color Code!
*Each class should be a different color
*Use a consistent color to track codes
>Use the planner or agenda to manage assignments and time
*Include work or extracurricular activities when planning your use of time after school
>Update the status of your assignments
*Use check marks when an assignments is complete
*Use an arrow when you need to carry an assignment over to another day
*When this happens, write it onto the next day as well
*Also note the grade earned so you can keep track of your progress within a course
>Use a large binder clip to keep track of where you are in the agenda book