Homework Planner Tips

• Make sure you have your name and a teacher’s name in case it is misplaced
• Use a binder clip to find you place easily and keep a pen in the binder
• Have a few phone numbers of students in the back of your planner in case you have questions about homework at night
• Color code for orange and black days at least a week in advance
• Write in holidays, early release days, special events and end of quarters
• Make sure you write down complete instructions for assignments and due dates (if no hand-out)
• You may need to write down assignments on the day they are assigned and the day they are due to plan your study time
• Write down assignments right when they are assigned during class
• Write “none” in block when there is no homework assigned
• Write down parts of long term projects that need to be completed during the week
• Keep track of all your activities in your planner, not just school related activities
• Review each morning to plan your day and at the end of the day so you know what books to bring home
• Write down your weekly goals as well
• Check off completed assignments
• Tape your schedule in your planner
• Review Sunday night to plan for the week and go over with your parents
• Bring every day and keep accessible!