How to get the most out of Organized for Success for High School with Tammy Parker:
- First, read the course materials below before the first class meeting.
- Then have a notebook ready and available for class notes each live session.
- Read assignments before class meetings
- Watch that week’s recording if you need to revisit information from our live session.
- Do the assignments, quizzes, and any extra work assigned for that week.
- Once the course is completed to the parent's and professor’s satisfaction, there is a Certificate of Completion at the end to be filled in for your records.
Total Classes: 4
Duration: 55 minutes per class
Prerequisite: None
Suggested Grade Level: 9th to 12th grade
Instructor: Tammy Parker
Course Description: Students who “own” their own schedule make life better for themselves and others. By implementing solid systems of organization, while building good habits (and perhaps breaking a few bad habits), students can better utilize their time. This improves their grades, as well as their relationships with others. Stress is reduced for both parent and student when good habits combine with a clear system. This course gives the resources and instruction for a High Schooler to seize this opportunity.
Course Outline:
Day 1 ~ Assessing Your Schedule
Timing Activities
Class Times vs Study Blocks
Other Activities
Spreadsheet Basics
Atomic Habits ~ Fundamentals
Day 2 ~ Setting Up Your Calendar
Life Balance
Color Coding
Normal vs Anomalies
Digital Calendar Basics
Atomic Habits ~ 1st & 2nd Laws
Day 3 ~ Tracking Your Assignments/Tasks
Minding Requirements
Checking Grades
Self Discipline & Self Control
Conditional Formatting in Spreadsheets
Atomic Habits ~ 3rd & 4th Laws
Day 4 ~ Maintaining Your System
It all depends on YOU
Daily Maintenance
Weekly Updates
Semester Change-Overs
Atomic Habits ~ Advanced
Course Materials:
Book: Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones by James Clear ISBN-13 : 978-1847941848
https://www.amazon.com/Atomic-Habits-Proven-Build-Break/dp/1847941842/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=Atomic+Habits&qid=1673038526&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIyLjY3IiwicXNhIjoiMi4zMyIsInFzcCI6IjIuMzYifQ%3D%3D&sr=8-1
Note: Siblings may share a copy, as long as each has time to review the sections assigned or they work together.
This book is a supplement to this course and only certain portions will be assigned, yet reading the whole book is highly recommended prior/post to this course. It could be used as a family activity for older students and parents.
Online: Google Resources -- Access to a Google Account
Note: This can/should be shared with a parent.
Google Calendar is utilized as a resource. Other digital calendars can be used by students, but the instructions/examples will reference Google Calendar. A Google Sheet Template will be available to registered students.
Homework: Students should plan around 2 hours per day outside of class to review materials.
- Teacher: Tammy Parker