Camden, DE 19901
Guidance Counselors
Fax: 302-698-8419
Principal
Diane Courtney (A-M):
Diane.Courtney@cr.k12.de.us
Dustin Weller
(N-Z):
Dustin.Weller@cr.k12.de.us
Jennifer
Pate (Special Education Case Manager):
Jennifer.Pate@cr.k12.de.us
Assistant Principal
Postlethwait’s Tips for Your Students Organization
Developing and maintaining organizational skills are essential for success in school and life. Here are few suggestions to help your student along the journey.
Use a Checklist
Get into the habit of creating and using a “To-Do List.” Checklist can be used to list assignments and household chores. Maintaining a checklist can create a sense of accomplishment, when children can cross items off the list that they have completed. This tool is essential for your child’s day, as the AGENDA NOTEBOOK is provided for each student. We strongly encourage you to create a routine by checking your student’s agenda book to ensure that they are document their class and homework assignments.
|
Organize Home work Assignments Encourage your child to number assignments in order that they are to be done. It is recommended that children begin with the assignment that isn’t too difficult or long, saving the one that will require the most time for last. |
|
Designate a Study Space Studying in the same space every night where supplies and materials are readily available will reinforce the importance of routine. The study space tool is one that parents should take an active role in, therefore allowing you to creatively monitor your student’s progress, time-management, and work habits. Designate Study Time It is important to reserve a specific time for studying and doing homework. The best time is usually not right after school, as time to unwind first is critical for children (and adults as well). Even if your child does not have homework, maintain the reserved study time to review what he/she has learned that day or preparing for upcoming projects. |
Keep Notebooks Organized Over the years we have seen our share of walking notebook disasters. Keep a separate notebook (3-ringed binder) for each class (color-code the notebooks so as to not make the mistake of taking the wrong one to class). Provide your student with dividers for classwork, homework, test&/or quizzes, and class notes. To maintain organization, pick one day a week for notebook clean-up.
Keep a Master Schedule To help you student keep track of tests, large assignments, and projects that are due, use a calendar to chart the events. A district calendar is provided to every student (this also list all of the events taking place throughout the district).
|
Plan For the Day Ahead Cut down on morning confusion, by preparing the night before. Place book bag, gym bag, lunch and any other necessary equipment in a place that is visible. Lay out clothes before going to bed. Locker Organization Much like the bedroom’s at home, your student’s locker can become very disorganized. It is suggested, for the student that always has trouble finding things, a locker caddy will assist in maximizing the space. Also make a list for AM/PM classes of notebook and materials that will be needed and tape to the locker door. “I don’t know if my child has homework!” Postlethwait Middle School has the homework hotline available each day after 4:00 p.m. This tool allows students and parents to access the hotline, just in case your student forgot to document the day’s assignment is his/her AGENDA NOTEBOOK. The Homework Hotline is available by calling (302) 698-8410 followed by the teacher extension.
|
This page was last updated on 08/24/2012