BINDER ORGANIZATION
and GOAL SETTING
WHY IS IT IMPORTANT TO HAVE
AN ORGANIZED BINDER?
 To find your assignments, your
homework, and your needed supplies
quickly and easily.
 To make sure you are well prepared
for all of your classes.
 So that your important assignments
and homework do not get lost or
damaged.
What is a Binder Check?
The weekly binder check includes three main
components:
1. Binder Contents
2. Falcon Planner (ECHO Method)
3. Backpack and Binder
BINDER CONTENTS…
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3 ring binder
Zipper pouch
Two or more pencils
Two or more pens
scissors
Colored
pencils/markers
 Glue stick
 Highlighter
 Falcon planner
 Loose-leaf paper
(about 25 sheets)
 A minimum of six
labeled tab subject
dividers
 Silent reading book
The ECHO Method…
Enter It
 Enter the assignment in the planner.
 Be certain to include the details and
the due date.
 Write none if there is nothing due in
that class for the day
 Take your time and do it right!
Check it off
 Check it off in the planner when
you finish it.
 Put it in the correct section of
your binder inside the three rings
Highlight
 Highlight the assignment in your
planner when it has been
checked/turned in
Oh Yeah!
 Oh Yeah, celebrate your success!
BACKPACK AND BINDER
 8/8 =they are organized, in good condition, and
free of any loose papers/supplies (a random
person could go into their backpack/binder and
find something right away!)
 6/8=they are somewhat organized, there maybe
a few things hanging around in the bottom of the
backpack or papers not in the three ring of the
binder
 3/8= they are not organized, there are
papers/supplies scattered all over the place
(it looked like a bomb went off in there)
***Organization is one of the most
important parts of AVID. We wanted to
share this with you because we feel
that everyone can benefit from having
an organized binder!
GOAL SETTING
What is a Goal?
 A goal is a specific, desired,
attainable, and measurable
accomplishment for which effort is
made in order to achieve.
Why is it Important to set Goals?
 Goals can provide a roadmap to take
you from where you are to where you
want to be.
 Goals can help you focus on what is
important.
 Goals can be a source of motivation to
work harder.
GPA
 Goal-
 What you plan to accomplish
 Something significant and ambitious
 Plan-
 The path you will take to reach your goal
 Must include specific details
 Action-
 The outline of the actual steps that you will take
to make your plan a reality
Types of Goals
 Short-Range
 Accomplish in day, week, month
 Mid-Range
 Accomplish in approximately 1-6 months
 Long-Range
 Accomplish over the course of 6 months
and beyond!
Examples of short-range goals
 I will get at least a “B” on my Social
Studies Ch. 3 Test next week.
 I will get an “A” on my On-demand
Narrative test.
 I will get 30/30 points on my Binder
Check this week.
Examples of mid-range goals
 I will get at least a “B” in math this trimester.
 I will do at least 7 hours of Community
Service.
 I will improve my batting average in
baseball.
 I will get at least a 85% in my Pre-Algebra
class.
Examples of long-range goals
 I will get into University of _______.
 I will be a drummer in a successful band.
 I will make enough money to live a comfortable,
affluent life.
 I will make my high school ________ team.
 I will get a 3.0 GPA by the end of 2nd Trimester.
 I will get a well-paying job.
 I will have 3 A’s on my next report card.
THANK YOU!
 We really appreciate you all listening
to our presentation!
 We will be leaving copies of the Binder
Check Form and Goal Setting Outline
with your teacher to use.
 Thank you! 