Getting Organized

The Western Hills planner contains some great information about the school and the policies and procedures you'll need to follow to have a successful year.  It is also an amazing tool to keep organized throughout the school year.  Here are some tips to help you get the most out of your planner.

1. Record homework in your planner daily
2. Organize your planner by period to make it easier to record assignments
3. Check your planner before leaving school to be sure you bring home the right materials
4. Use your planner as a quick reference guide to find information about grammar rules, math formulas, etc.
5. Pack your school bag right after you finish your homework.  You can use your planner as a checklist to make sure you have all your work for the next day

onTRAC Planning

Start the school year off on your best foot. Get your planner organized.  Take a look at the onTRAC Planning tips located in the front of your student planner. 

onTRAC stands for Think, Record, Act, Check!  Awesome advice for a successful year.

Think:  A little pre-planning at the beginning of each week will help you see "What is important right now?"

Record:  Use the space in your planner to Record your assignments, tests, projects and deadlines.

Act:  Make sure you use your planner after school.  Block out your homework time and make sure you Act on it.

Check:  Don't forget to look back.  Did you complete the work?  Did you hand it in?  Do you think it may be important on an upcoming test?  Checking helps keep it current in your brain.