Goal : To Be in control
of my time.
Time Management for High School Students
High School students are some of the busiest people in the world. To get the
most from all you do, you must be in control of your time. Otherwise decisions
that effect how well you play the game, what position you play and when you
get to play will be decided for you. Your success in high school depends on
your use of time. While you probably have not control over when your classes
are scheduled, you do have control of the rest of your time. Here are some important
things to remember.
- Begin each semester by filling in a master schedule . First fill in
things you must do (classes, work, practice, etc. that you can't change).
Then, analyze the blanks you have left to find the most effective use
for these times.
- Establish a regular time and place for study. This will save you
time in the long run because you will have "programed" you mind
that "this is the time and place that I study."
- If you have a study hall during school. USE IT !!
- Use daylight hours to study whenever possible. For most people for
every hour of study done in daylight hours, it will take them one and
a half hours to do the same task at night.
- Keep a date book and write down all class assignment.
- Take breaks. Don't schedule marathon study session. Several short
50 minutes sessions are better that one long session.
- By using flash cards or summary sheets, you can use odd times to study--while
you're waiting for class to start or for a friend to pick you up.
- If possible, schedule study time with a partner.*Choose your partner
wisely however. Make sure you study, not socialize. If you schedule this
just like you would soccer practice, or music lesson, it become routine.
- Schedule the most difficult tasks for times when you are alert. (Algebra
may be hard enough when you're fresh. When you're tired, it will be impossible!)
- Make a daily checklist. Set priorities. Do the most important tasks
first.
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