High School Organization Techniques for Homework and Studying

Organize for Less Stress and Better Grades

I remember when school use to be carefree. Frolicking, storybooks, and crayons were the tools I used to learn. Then, the fun stopped and I entered first grade. Once I got to high school, stress was an every day event, but then I learned some organization techniques that helped lower my stress and raise my grades.

Organize your High School Materials

Office Depot became my organizational friend in high school. While strolling through the isles one day, I devised an organization system that served me well into my college days. I started by choosing a color for each high school class. Green was for science, blue for history, and red for math. Based on my color selection, I purchased a 1" 3 ring notebook, big dots, and some dividers for each class. I also bought a large desk calendar. With my purchases in hand, I had the tools for high school class organization.

In the 3 ring binders, I placed ordinary notebook paper, some dividers and wrote the high school class name along the binding and on the cover. I named the dividers based on the class organization. For example, for my math class, I had a notes section, a class work section, and a homework section. I would hole punch any assignments or handouts and place them in the correct section. For classes that had a syllabus, I would place it at the front of the notebook for easy reference.

Once I organized my binders, I organized my large desk calendar. I took the syllabus from each high school class and wrote every assignment, test, and presentation on a big dot and placed it on the calendar according to the due date. At a glace, I was able to see when I had multiple homework assignments or tests on the same day. When I could see the ebb and flow of assignments, I learned to be proactive in my homework assignments and studying. By being proactive, I decreased my high school stress and ultimately raised my grades.

Organize your High School Study and Homework Time