10 Tips for Student Time Management

Our students have a lot on their plates! There is homework, sports, homecoming, church and more! Time management is an important skill for them to develop early on to be sure they feel successful academically and personally. Follow these tips to help you do your best!

• Write in your assignments in your planner in each class. Check your teachers’ websites to be sure you have all your assignments too.
• Check your planner each afternoon, write in what you missed.
• Review your out of school activities and write these in your planner.
• Keep your papers in your homework folder that need action, keep your papers in your binder that are reference
• Prioritize and plan the week out. What is most important to do on what day? Anticipate the next test.
• Plan your week by working around existing activities. Wednesdays are especially busy!
• Break big projects into baby steps. For example, flashcards written, study for short periods, review with someone.
• Get started and work hard during homework time, from 6 – 9 pm. Take breaks when your concentration stops, but get back to work in 5 minutes.
• Pack your backpack and your homework before bed.
• Wind down and get in bed by 10 pm. A good night’s rest makes all the difference.