I am one of the most irresponsible people--not on purpose--in this world, and I really need good grades on highschool. What were your tricks for staying organized and balancing everything?
2007-06-12 15:51:11 · 6 answers · asked by super.rissa 2 in Beauty & Style ➔ Hair
1] get a different color folder/notebook for each subject. File all handouts, dated, and completed assignments in them to review later.
2] use an assignment book, and check off completed tasks
3] do homework the day it is assigned - try to stay at least a day ahead in everything
4] review every subject, every day for as long as necessary
[ 10-30 minutes each ]
5] if you don't understand a concept, outline it.
6] if you don't know the meaning of a word, look it up and write it down. [reading and writing, two different learning styles, increase learning capacity ]
7] read ahead for class
8] as you get closer to quizzes, tests, and exams, increase review and study times
9] file each completedassignment in front of appropriate notebook as soon as it is done
10] lay out clothes, accessories, and school stuff the night before
11] eat well, get enough sleep, and exercise a few times a week
YOU MUST PRIORITIZE:
1st] church
2nd] family
3rd] school/job
4th] friends/recreation
2007-06-12 16:27:01 · answer #1 · answered by Nurse Susan 7 · 33⤊ 6⤋
Well, the first thing is to know that you're absent-minded and need some help. Most people don't even realize it! I would recommend getting a planner. I've been using one for years and it really helps. I like ones where I can see the whole week with enough space to put homework, meetings, and activities in. That way I can see what's going on ahead of me, not just what's going on that week. Balance all comes from within. You need to know when to say no. HS gives you so many things to be involved in, but you really have to narrow down what's important to you and stick with it. Are you a sports person? If so, go out for the sports that really mean something to you. Are you artistic? Go out for the play or musical group. Pick only the important ones because getting too involved will keep you from concentrating on your studies and getting ahead come graduation. Thinking now about your time and what you want to accomplish will greatly enhance your ability to move on after HS. Study hard, make no excuses about doing it later. Do it now and learn as much as you can. No one has ever been turned away because they were too smart. Good luck in HS! It's a fun time!
2016-05-18 22:49:41 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get yourself a 1" binder for EACH class, don't try to use a big binder with lots of dividers. That way you only have a small binder to carry into class with you and it will be easier to stay organized in smaller divided sections. Within each binder for each class, make yourself a section for class notes, graded tests/quizzes that you've gotten back so you can keep track of your grades, and homework.
You should also set a time schedule for yourself. Make sure you set your morning alarm early enough so that you can get up, have breakfast, and make sure you are ready to go and all of your things are ready. Then when you get home from school, maybe allow yourself an hour to do whatever you want, or if you have after school activities, consider that your "fun time" for school days. And after your "fun time," set aside 2 hours to work on school work either before or after dinner depending on your after school activities.
It might seem silly to set such a stringent schedule, but it will REALLY help if you tend to be all over the place otherwise. Once you get acclimated to your school work and the new social environment of high school, you will probably just stick to your schedule without even trying and you'll be organized in no time!
2007-06-12 16:00:01 · answer #3 · answered by life is good 6 · 11⤊ 1⤋
Get yourself a day planner girl...i'm in university and thats my bible...i know where i'm supposed to be, what i'm supposed to do and so on...it's a good start to organization...but your better off starting at home..if you can;t get organized at home then you can't start to get organized anywhere else...its all a routine....create one and follow it...
2007-06-12 16:03:51 · answer #4 · answered by jayhawk_555 1 · 3⤊ 1⤋
wel, it depends wat u need 2 get organized
if it's ur homework, then make sure u separate each work for each different class.
if u hav 2 study 4 a test, make sure u do, nd make time for it.
make schedules, on wen u hav 2 study, hav kid time, or watevr.
2007-06-12 16:03:59 · answer #5 · answered by kdhdoglover 2 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Binder for all subject! and an assignment book!
2007-06-12 15:55:52 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 1⤋