TIPS FOR USING YOUR PLANNER
Your student planners are still on the way but we thought we’ll review some things you can implement with your planner.
YOUR PLANNER IS ONLY AS HELPFUL AS HOW YOU USE IT.
Monthly View
Weekly View
MONTHLY VIEW
Jot down things that don’t change or things you know about already.
Thanksgiving Break- No School
Doctor’s Appt @5pm
Tennis Practice @ 4pm
Tennis Practice @ 4pm
Tennis Practice @ 4pm
Tennis Practice @ 4pm
History Project Due
Pre-Calc Unit 4 Test
History Quiz
PREP IT.
Prep your agenda each week for all 5 days. Write the periods down for each day.
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WRITE IT DOWN!
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INCLUDE DUE DATES
Including your due dates will help you prioritize which tasks you’ll want to complete first.
USE CHECKBOXES OR CROSS OFF COMPLETED ITEMS.
Once you’re home & finish the assignments, check the box or cross them out! Doesn’t that feel good to see!?!?
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English - Read Ch. 3 of TKAM
History - Complete worksheet
COPY UNFINISHED TASKS.
Rewrite and transfer over incomplete tasks to the next day.
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MAKE TASKS CONCRETE
It’ll be more helpful when you are writing things concretely.
“Do science worksheet” | “Do Scientific Method Worksheet” |
“Call Maria” | “Call Maria and ask her to join study group this week” |
“Exercise” | “Go on a mile jog” |
“Do history group project” | “Complete 5 slides for presentation re: the Cold War- Introduction, Timeline, etc.” |
TIME BLOCKING
Block out appropriate amount of time needed to complete tasks.
It’ll keep you on task.
If your planner doesn’t have room, use a separate sheet of paper.
Task | Approx. Time |
Scientific Method Worksheet | ~25 minutes |
Rough Draft of English Essay | ~1 hour |
Bio Pre-Lab | ~20 minutes |
Review math study guide | ~2 hours |
Dinner | ~30 minutes |
USE EVERY PART OF YOUR PLANNER!
REMINDER
It doesn’t have to be perfect. Planners should be messy. It means you’re using it and actively staying organized.
THANK YOU!
The slides for this presentation will be on our Counseling website for your reference.