Agenda
You should write all homework assignments in the agenda provided by your team teachers. Often, students write down assignments for different classes in multiple areas, thus having difficulty at the end of the school day remembering what to bring home. The agenda should be easily accessible during class, and throughout the day. Once at home, a clearly defined agenda will help you remember the list of assignments needed to prepare for the next day.
At Home
You should expect between a half hour to an hour and a half of homework every night on an average. Some teachers will give daily, regular homework; while others will give homework irregularly. Long term projects are to be considered daily homework in that you are expected to work on them every night. Teachers recommend that you work in a designated study area which is quiet, well-lit, and is close to school supplies like a stapler, a dictionary, a computer, and a wastebasket (for cleaning out that book bag!) Teachers also recommend that Quiet Hours be kept in the household - no television, no phone calls, no stereos, and no video games allowed during this time. (Sorry kids!)
Before going to bed at night, you should check to see if your homework is finished and in a safe spot in the book bag. Then you should put the book bag near the door so there won't be any last minute Screaming- Search-Sessions when the bus pulls up in the morning.
Teachers will require that you maintain an organized notebook or binder in their classes. The notebook/binder should be clean and orderly. Each entry should be dated. Subject notes should be kept separate from other subjects. Dividers should be clearly labeled. For example, don't take notes on a science assignment in the math section of your notebook. Remember to keep a section free to use when you just need paper for homework. Make your notebook sections Doodle-Free Zones - no drawings or marks or notes that don't belong. The purpose of the notebook is to help you keep track of -and remember- the material for each day's classes, and to organize the material later to prepare for tests and quizzes.