TIPS FOR DEVELOPING STUDENT ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS

1) USE THE HHS SCHOOL PLANNER.The planner is used by every teacher in the Jr. High for assignments, test dates, upcoming quizzes, materials needed, dates projects are due, homework, and what was done in class each day. Please check your child's planner daily or at the very least weekly. The planner is a good way to communicate with the teacher.

2) SET A DESIGNATED STUDY TIME. Students should know that a certain time every day is reserved for studying and doing homework. The best time is usually not right after school, as most students benefit from time to unwind first. Even if your child does not have homework, the reserved time should be used to review the day's lessons, read for pleasure or work on an upcoming project.

3) KEEP ORGANIZED NOTEBOOKS. Help your student keep track of papers by organizing them in a binder or notebook. The purpose of a notebook is to help keep track of and remember the material for each day's classes and to organize the material later to prepare for tests and quizzes. Use dividers to separate class notes, or color-code notebooks. Having separate "to do" and "done" folders help organize worksheets, notices and items to be signed by parents as well as provide a central place to store completed assignments.

4) CONDUCT A WEEKLY CLEAN-UP. Students should be encouraged to go through and sort out book bags and notebooks on a weekly basis. Old tests and papers should be organized and kept in a separate file at home.

Welcome Students & Parents. Here are some helpful hints to get us off to a great year. These tips were taken the Learning Disabilities OnLine web site.