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I'm starting middle school next year and I am really nervous. Should I have different folders for every subject, or stash things in my binder so I have time to get to my next class? Should I also have labeled notebooks or not?

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Keep a folder for each subject and label them with your name and the class. You can either use a notebook for each class, or put everything into one or two binders with dividers between subjects. And don't worry! Having multiple classes will feel natural before you know it.

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What if we don't have a locker?

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Spend a few minutes organizing your backpack every time you get home from school, before you forget. Only bring the supplies you will be using that day, or your backpack will be messy and way too heavy.

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I'm so worried I'm going to make a fool of myself on the first day and not have anything and drop things. What can I do?

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Don't worry -- everyone always drops things. Middle school is a lot better than it seems. Just keep your binder, notebook and pencil on the first day, and try to make nice friends.

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Will people make fun of me if I'm really organized?

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Anything is possible. If people do make fun of you, it's probably because they're envious of your organization or because they don't value being organized. Either way, you can ignore them.

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What if we have to have multiple binders?

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Then keep them individually organized. Put classwork, paper, homework and graded work all in different sections in each binder.

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I just started seventh grade at a new school. How do I survive?

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Just take things one day or subject at a time. Make friends, find activities you enjoy and be prepared and organized.

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I'm starting middle school in three months. How can I stay organized at home and at school? Do I really need a locker organizer?

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Locker organizers are usually annoying and get in the way of everything. Try to keep everything organized in folders and binders. Just label the folders and have the subject written on each folder.

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My school won't give out our schedules until the first day of school which is two days. What if I get lost?

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Try asking a teacher, or an older student. Especially during the first week, most should be willing to point you in the direction of your class.

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