Organization is important to a high school student’s academic success. Some of the most important organization tips are also the easiest. High school brings on all new challenges that can be a bit difficult for freshmen to get used to. Grades and performance are more important than ever. Colleges are recruiting kids even when they are in their freshman and sophomore years, and all colleges will look as far back as the freshman year at grades to see how the student has performed.
In order to succeed in high school, new high school students need to have great study and organizational skills. Folders are a great way to make life easier. |
Also, check out our presentation with 4 easy steps to get organized! |
Practice Activity
Objective: Create at least one folder in your Google Drive.
Resources: Directions below; video on top right; extension video at bottom of page
Time: <5 minutes
Directions:
Extension Options:
Resources: Directions below; video on top right; extension video at bottom of page
Time: <5 minutes
Directions:
- If you do not already have a tab open for your Google Drive, open a new tab and go to your Google Drive.
- On the left-hand side of the screen, click on the red button labeled "NEW."
- In the list that appears, click "Folder". (A box will appear at the center of the screen.)
- In the box that appears, type in "Freshman Year."
- In the same box, click "Create." (The box will disappear, and the folder will appear in your Google Drive.)
Extension Options:
- Create three more folders in the same way. Label them "Sophomore Year," "Junior Year," and "Senior Year."
- Open the folder you created labeled "Freshman Year" and follow the folder creation process again to create a folder for each of your classes. Doing this will automatically put these folders in the "Freshman Year" folder for you.
- Watch the embedded video below to learn how to share folders and color code them.
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