 Let's Get Organized The beginning of the school year is the perfect time to put things in order and make the resolution to keep it that way. Here are several recommendations to getting and staying organized, which will in turn make life easier. YOUR LOCKER: * Color code binders and notebooks so they are easy to find. * Clean out your locker weekly so you don't have trash accumulating in there. * Label everything. * Keep smaller items (such as pens, pencils, erasers, highlighters, stapler, lead, etc.) in a zippered pouch. YOUR BINDERS: * Plastic binders last longer than paper ones. * Don't let them become stuffed with old papers and worksheets. If you think they could be useful in the future, file them at home. * Keep the teacher's classroom policy or syllabus right in the front of your binder. That way, you can easily refer to it when necessary. * Use colored tabs for marking pages or sections of your binder. * Make sure you have plenty of looseleaf paper. * Date and label your notes so you can find them easily. * Check your binders before leaving school so you don't forget anything. YOUR BISHOP ENGLAND PLANNER: * Use the planner faithfully every day and for every class. * It will help you keep track of assignments and tests. * It fosters good study habits. * It helps keep track of school and social events. * Don't leave home (or school) without it. NAVIGATE AND USE THE BE WEBSITE: * Become familiar with Netclassroom so you can keep on top of assignments, tests and grades. * Check the BE calendar so you know what is going on and what is coming up. * Check faculty web pages so you always know when your teachers are available for extra help. THE NIGHT BEFORE: * It's good to get into the habit of packing up your backpack, planning your breakfast, making your lunch, and laying out your uniform the evening before school. Doing these things will ensure that you don't forget something in the morning in case you oversleep or are rushed. MORE SUGGESTIONS: * Go to class with all materials. Don't assume you don't need something unless the teacher tells you so. * Complete assignments, and turn them in on time. * Copy everything the teacher writes on the board. It's most likely important. * Study a little bit every night instead of trying to cram in material all at once. * Start looking to the future and planning ahead. If you want to go to college, make sure you are taking required classes to get accepted. If you know what profession you want to go into, take the appropriate classes. Your guidance counselor can help you with this decision. * Take all classes and work seriously. You don't want to get through school and then find out that there are no opportunities open to you. * Get supplies as soon as possible when you have a big project due in the future. Don't tell your parents the night before something is due that you have to go shopping for several items. * Do homework as soon as you get it, and catch up on missed work ASAP.
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