Academic Support
Organization and Time Management Tips
 
When your child comes home from school, allow at least 30 minutes for him to eat a snack and/or relax. After he has "recharged" his batteries, review his assignment notebook and/or (or check online for the team's website) to verify the assignments.
 
Rather than using a floppy disc, a flash drive is recommended for transporting files to & from school.
Assist your child with estimating how long each assignment will take and make a plan for when it will be done. Place all materials in a container at the homework location. This area should be free from distractions and you may use a timer to help your child with time management. Have your child organize his backpack and folders the night before. Remove and store all graded assignments and place them in a file at home. Discard papers after the midterm & at the end of the trimester.

Record T.V. programs to watch after homework is completed.

It is best to complete assignments at least 30 minutes before his bedtime. Most middle school students need at least 9 hours of sleep each night.
 
Students may use an accordion type folder (label tabs) with an elastic band to hold all loose papers or 6 individual folders.  Loose papers must be secured.
 
Stretchable fabric book covers (5) are recommended for covering text books.
 
Copies of student texts are available at the public library if the student has forgotten to bring his home.
 
Mrs. Johnson is available for individual consultations. Please e-mail her at kjohnson@naperville203.org

About Mrs. Johnson

email :  kjohnson@naperville203.org
Mrs. Johnson  previously taught special education and at-risk students for 22 years at Humphrey Middle School in Bolingbrook, IL. She has  a master's degree in guidance and counseling. This is her seventh year at W.J.H.S.  as the Academic Support teacher.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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