First Year Students

Class Notebook/Academic Planner - How should I organize these resources?

Characteristics of an organized class notebook.

  • shows good, logical organization is neat and legible contains class handouts, class and study notes
  • has syllabus and “point values sheet” at front of notebook
  • has place for homework assignments (or found in Academic Planner)
  • has punched holes in handouts, syllabus, etc. contains no loose papers or handouts contains dividers; dividers have titles/topics contains quizzes/tests/projects
  • has student's name in plain view on first page

Characteristics of an organized Academic Planner

  • contains dates/times for tests/papers/projects
  • contains dates/times for important academic events
  • contains dates/times for important non-academic events contains homework assignments (or found in Class Notebook)
  • shows evidence of future plans for school/work/life has student's name in plain view on first page