Student Organization



We will organize our work by using foul tools: an Agenda Binder, a Subject Binder, a Portfolio Binder, and duo-tang folders.  I will help give you the structure to organize your work and materials well, but it is up to you to be consistent in keeping your things organized and managing your belongings.

Agenda – This binder will be taken home every night, and brought to school everyday.  Use a big sturdy binder.  It will include the following sections:

1.     Agenda
2.    Communication (timetable, classroom constitution, notes home, etc.)
3.    Language Arts (include your writing journal)
4.    Math

Subject Binder – This binder will primarily be kept at school, but should be brought home when needed for homework.  It will include the following sections:


1.     Science
2.    Social Studies
3.    Health
4.    Careers

Duo-Tang Folders – You will need the following four folders.  Keep any extra folders for use later in the school year.

          1. French
          2. Arts Ed.
          3. Language Arts - Conventions
          4. Language Arts – Finished Writing

Portfolio Binder - This binder will be kept in the class at all times, and will be use to store and organize completed notes, work, and assignments.  Use a large binder.  It will include the following sections:

1.     Language Arts
2.    Math
3.    Social Studies
4.    Science
5.    Health
6.    Careers