School Stuff
Option #
2
:
The Accordion File
An accordion file is a stretchable folder that’s divided
into tabbed sections. Like the binder system on
the previous page, this setup sorts papers by type.
Depending on the accordion file size and the amount
of space you need, each class can get its own file or
multiple classes can share one.
Ideal for:
Classes that use books as their main source
of materials—like a French class where you’re mostly
studying the textbook and don’t get too many handouts.
Option #
3
:
The Spiral Notebook System
This system centers on using notebooks for selected classes. In a spiral notebook, you
keep everything from class notes to homework assignments arranged in chronological
(date) order. This is a good setup if a teacher prefers spiral notebooks to binders, or if
you tend to remember things by date (like that you read
The Good Earth
in June and
The Great Gatsby
in May) instead of by type (homework, classwork, tests, etc.). Spiral
notebooks are less bulky than either binders or accordion files, and some people find
them more comfortable to write in. Notebook paper also won’t fall out as easily as
binder paper, so you’re less likely to have floaters roaming around your backpack.
Ideal for:
Classes where the teacher asks for an
interactive notebook or any class that’s relatively
light on handouts but heavy on note-taking.
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