Re: Winding down the semester/year - early prep now
Posted by thanks for the reminder :) on 5/06/08
On 5/01/08, marjoryt wrote:
> This list isn't in a specific order, but more of a check
> off, so you'll be ready for the end of the year.
>
> 1. Final exams run off, rubrics ready.
> 2. Final exam review materials prepared (hit all essential
> items from the final exam plus some red herrings)
> 3. All "regular" assignments graded, posted, and
> filed/returned to student
> 4. Make up work day scheduled
> 5. Make up work prepared (tests, writing assignments)
> 6. Last minute extra points (if you have this) items
prepared
> 7. Storage space for textbooks and class materials cleaned
> up and ready for items when collected
> 8. Textbook/materials log (if you check out books) located
> and ready for last entries
> 9. If you still keep a paper grade book, go ahead and total
> the points now for less adding later
> 10. If you still keep a paper grade book, consider getting
> a Whaley grade book or going to a computerized grade book
> program for next year
> 11. Things that must go home for the summer (plants,
> animals) - prep the new space and take home now
> 12. Any last minute thank yous - get cards/presents/gift
> certificates now
> 13. Bribe school secretary for next year's school calendar
> (the real one with the dates for tests)
> 14. Decide which books and manuals must go home now, start
> storing in accessible location
> 15. Start cleaning out your desk
> 16. Have space prepared for this year's files, so you can
> drop in. This may mean discarding old files.
> 17. Take a careful look at your decorations and/or supplies
> - can it last another year, or do you need to replace?
> Start the order now.
>
> The whole idea behind this list is to prepare now, so that
> your last 1 or 2 days will be relatively relaxing.
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