|  | From Ellen Friedrichs, your About Teen Life Editor It's the beginning of the year, and what better time than now to get organized! Being organized from the get go can set your whole year on a positive course. | | How to Get Organized in School You're not going to be a successful student with pens falling out of your pockets, class notes trailing behind you wherever you go, and a black hole of a backpack that seems to eat your assignments. You have to get organized for class in order to maximize your potential. Here's how to take those first steps toward get-it-togetherness and finally, FINALLY, get organized... Read more | Organization Tips for High Schoolers By the time you are in high school, you may think it's too late to instill some basic organizational skills. It's not, and it's more important than ever especially if you plan to attend college. Not to mention that being organized is an important work skill. Use these tips to help get organized for high school...Read more | 10 Ways to Be Organized for School I have to admit, I have always loved Back to School time. Even when I was in the throes of high school, I looked forward to every aspect of going back: clothes, sports, new teachers, friends, and new topics. The only exception was homework... And one particularly frightening chemistry teacher. Below I've collected some great links to help you get organized for school... Read more | School Tips for Success On the following pages, we've cataloged bright ideas for students to stay on track in school. From decluttering to organizing a project bin for studying with everything you'll need ahead of time (notepads, pencils, pens, highlighters, note cards, binders, stapler, etc.), these tips can go a long way in getting you off on the right foot... Read more | | | | Related Searches | | | | Featured Articles | | | | | | Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics | | | | You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Teen Life newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2013 About.com | | | | | Advertisement | |