With the last semester of school in session, it’s sometimes hard to stay organized and focused. Students are often already thinking about summer and not focusing on their schoolwork. The months between Christmas break and spring break seem to drag on for forever. Kids want to skip school, seniors are facing senioritis, teachers want a break from teaching, everyone needs a few days off. However, we know that we can’t skip every day or turn to online learning.  

You don’t want to fall behind in the second semester. You want to stay organized, focused, and locked into learning. There are a few things you can do to be organized. You can use a planner to keep track of your assignment, upcoming due dates, and tests. You can create routine that includes a set time to do your homework and other work that you may be given (projects, papers, etc.). You can also prioritize the tasks at hand. These tasks can be prioritized based on importance, deadlines, and breaking down big tasks into smaller tasks.  

Some other things that you can find to be useful are eliminating distractions and taking notes. Getting rid of distractions by finding a quiet space to study and turning off your phone are great ways to be less distracted. Taking notes can help you better understand the material you are learning. This will help you study better and it’s a great way to start being organized!