Ten Ways School Prepares You for the Work World
The first day you pack a briefcase and head off to a professional job interview may seem far away, but the time to build strong skills and valuable habits is now. School is full of opportunities to develop the qualities most important to employers.
Take Control of Homework: So It Doesn't Control You
You may not realize it memorizing the periodic table at 2 a.m., but homework is a good thing. It helps you:
Practice what you've learned during the day. Establish study habits that will be critical in college. Prepare for your classes. Get a sense of progress.
High School Organization Tips
Organization becomes important in high school, when students are given more latitude and freedom. Four things are required: a method of organizing papers and notes for each class; a method of keeping track of assignments; a to-do list; and a willingness to use the organizational system once it's in place.
Time Management Tips for High School Students
Does it seem like there's never enough time in the day to get everything done? Feel like you're always running late? Here are some tips for taking control of your time and organizing your life.
High School Organization Techniques for Homework and Studying
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.
High School Preparation Survey
OnTrac Planning Video
onTRAC® planning: it's the intuitive planning system built right into students' agendas! Helping students develop basic planning skills is an investment of time that will pay off all year long: less stress, more homework completed, better organization.
