[Re-Post]: Scheduling Your Schoolwork

A few months back (actually, October to be specific!), I posted a 'Bag of Tricks' to help you schedule your schoolwork.

Week 4 of the semester seems like a good time to remind you of all of the ways you can (and should!) create a schedule for yourself.

Here is the Re-Post! Enjoy :)
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In honor of Halloween...


A "Bag of Tricks" to help you schedule your Work Time!

I know...it's a bit corny. But I was trying to tie into one of my favorite holidays coming up this week! Did you know that your Student Services Advisor has a Bag of Tricks for you to try, when scheduling your work time with school?

Every student has a different pace that works for them. And sometimes, the key to success is simply finding the way that works best for you!

Here are few suggestions from your Student Services Advisors:

Create a Schedule:

1. Set aside specific blocks of time to work on your school work. 
2. Print out a schedule and post it in your workspace. 
3. Use the Google Calendar with your blueskyschool.org Gmail account to create a schedule. 
4. Even schedule in a lunch break and a "recess" to your day!

Some Different Scheduling Ideas:

1. Work on each class for 45 minutes each day. 
2. Set your week up like a Block Schedule by working on half your classes each day for 90 minutes each. 
3. Only work in each class once per week, but for a large chunk of time like 4 hours. 
4. Front load your week by working on your most challenging classes on Monday. 
5. And leaving your most enjoyable class as an end of the week reward. 

Make a Checklist:

Use the Pacing Guides in each course to create a "To Do" list for your week.
Check off each item as you complete it.

Ah....nothing feels better than a totally checked off To Do list!!  There are a variety of ways that students find to keep themselves on pace.  The best thing you can do is find what works for you and stick to it.  Make sure that you make your school work your number one priority! Scheduling your days will help you with this tremendously.

Most importantly...if you are struggling with creating a schedule for yourself, contact your Student Services Advisor! They can help you create a plan specific to you and your needs. Do you have a scheduling idea in your Bag of Tricks that you would like to share? Please leave a comment below!