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Free Printable Student Binder

Student binder printables can help students keep all of their important school and class information organized, setting them up for success from the moment they head back to school!

The student binder printables are baaaaaaccccckkkk! 🙂 Over the past few months, one of the most common questions I have received is, “When are you going to update the student binder?!” Well, I’m thrilled to say that it is here! This year’s binder still features two color scheme options and many, many printable pages that will help you stay organized throughout the school year!

(And even if you’re not a student, there are still some of these printables that you could use too, so don’t run off just yet! 😉

[You can see all 300+ pages of free printables that we offer on the blog in our Free Printable Library !]

Student Binder Supplies

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Before we jump into the binder tour, here are a few of the items you’ll need to put together your student binder:

• A 3-Ring Binder (I like this one and this one .)
• Colorful Tab Dividers (I like these ones with pockets and these ones without .)
• White Tab Dividers
• 3 Ring Binder 3 Hole Punch (I have  this one .)
• I like to use a label maker + clear tape to label my divider tabs.
• Printer- I have this kind . I prefer to print my binder printables at home, but of course you could always send them off to your local print shop or office supply store to be printed as well.

Free Printable Student Binder Pages

A pretty binder cover.

The first thing that any binder needs to have is a pretty cover, and this binder is no exception! I made it bright and colorful with plenty of room for the owner’s name and/or contact information. I printed my cover out on white card stock just to make it a little sturdier.

Class Schedule

Next, I was sure to include a class schedule. You can keep track of what class is happening when, where, and with whom with this simple printable!

Student Binder: Planning

I then divided the binder into a few sections to keep everything neat and organized. The first section is planning, of course!

Goal Setting Sheet

You know I never create a binder without including a goals page! I am kind of obsessive about goals because I really think that they work!

Whether you’re a student or not, it never hurts to write out a few of the things you’d like to accomplish over the next year. I’ve also left room to write out some action steps you can take to get yourself closer to your goals.

Monthly Calendars- Dated and Undated

Everyone– students and otherwise– can always use a monthly calendar. This one includes July 2023-December 2024 for over a full year of pretty planning! And if you’re thinking even further ahead than that, I’ve included undated calendar pages so that you can create a calendar for any year you want!

Two-Page Weekly Planner

Another printable that everyone could use is this two-page weekly planner. Each day is broken down by hour to make it easy to use time blocking or just keep a close eye on your schedule. There is even room at the bottom to set some goals for the week and make notes.

Daily Planning Printable with Time Blocking

If you want to go even more in-depth, you can use the daily planning printable, which has even more room to schedule your time, make note of people you need to contact, and keep track of miscellaneous items in the notes section.

Daily Routines Printable

The final printable in the “planning” section is a daily routines printable. Sometimes it’s helpful to clarify which items need to happen each morning (like packing a lunch or filling your backpack), afternoon (like finishing homework or doing chores), and evening (like picking out clothes for the next day or planning the next day’s schedule). This little printable can help you do all of those things!

Everyone probably won’t need all of these different printables for planning their time, but I wanted to make sure I provided a bunch of different options so each person could choose the printable or printables that would work best for them!

Student Binder: Tracking

There are sooooooo many details to keep track of when you’re in school, and the next section of the binder is devoted to just that.

Assignment Schedule + Exam Schedule

I know I was always overwhelmed on the first day of class when I would get my syllabus from each teacher and immediately be bombarded by assignments and test dates. The next two printables– an assignment schedule and an exam schedule– will help organize those things so you never miss a deadline.

Reading Log Printable

If there is one thing I’m thanking myself for as an adult, it is that I was an avid reader from an early age. I know I’m a former English teacher, so this is expected from me, but reading is so, so, so important! This reading log makes it easy to keep track of your minutes/pages read.

Student Binder: Subject Sections

I divided up the next section of the binder into the different subject areas and included the same few printables in each subject tab.

Grade Tracking Printable

First, I included a grade tracker. It’s never fun to get to the end of the quarter or semester and be surprised by your grade, so this printable will help you keep track of all grades  along the way so you know exactly what to expect.

There is a column to list each grade, and then one to keep a running total on the far right. Print one off for each class and get tracking!

Next I added a simple-but-pretty notes page so you can keep all of your class notes nice and organized. I would print out a bunch of these at a time to have them handy any time I need to take notes in class, make a list, or just get some thoughts down on paper!

Project Planning Printable

My very last printable in each subject section is a project planner. All of those school projects have so many little details, and this printable is the perfect place to keep track of them all! (Plus it’s cute, which always helps! 😉 )

A Second Color Scheme for the Student Binder!

In past years I had several requests from moms of boys for binder printables that weren’t quite so pink! As a fellow boy mom myself, I completely understood the need for more options for boys, so I created a second color scheme option that would work for boys or for girls who just prefer blue to pink.

Free Printable Student Binder: Frequently Asked Questions

I typically update this post every July with calendar printables for dated the upcoming school year. There are also undated calendar printables included with both color schemes, so if you’re thinking ahead to future years, those can help!

These printables are designed to be printed on standard letter-sized paper (8.5″ x 11″).

We sure do! If you’re looking for vertical calendar printables and/or calendars with a Sunday start, you can snag both in this calendar printable post .

You can get both full sets of binder printables sent straight to your inbox via the button below!

The student binder printables are simple, but when used consistently, they can truly help make your school year (and your life!) so much easier!

More Free Printable Binders

• Home Binder
• Budget Binder
• Recipe Binder
• STAY-AT-HOME BINDER

Happy organizing, friends!

266 Comments

My goodness, your printables are so dang cute! My oldest is in preschool, but these will certainly come in handy down the road. Love them!

Thank you, Alli! Mine are little too– we’ll see if they ever take to my printables, lol! Have a wonderful week!

is there any way to update the calendar and printables for college students starting their fall semester in 2016 (:

Hi, Makalla! Look for a new 2016-2017 Student Binder to come out sometime this summer! Hope you’re having a great week!

Thank Goodness I scrolled through the comments, I was trying to figure out how I was going to make it past my summer semester! These are INCREDIBLE! From someone who could NOT get organized for their spring semester…You’re my absolute savior!

Yay! So glad they’ll be helpful for you! Have a great week!

Hi, I am making a student binder for my cousin for her graduation gift. Is there any way you could update the calendar printables for this color scheme and design? Or is there any way I could update them myself with word?

Hi, Sierra! I will probably put out an updated version of the binder in July sometime. Hope you’re having a great week!

Hi! I love your printables, they are so pretty and useful! But i have 1 question, could you publish the same printables but with color for boys? Thank you!

Ooh that is a great idea, Sofia! I’ll add it to my list! 😉 Hope you’re having a wonderful week!

Do you have a march month….?

I’m not sure I understand your question?

could you tell me what dividers you ues

Hi, Grace! All the supplies are listed in the post!

Your printables are really cute! How can I get in touch with you? Thanks for your time 🙂

Thanks, Linda! Feel free to email us at hello {at} justagirlandherblog {dot} com.

Have a great week!

Hey Abby can you please help how to decorate my binder and can you also help me find a 2″ 3 ring binder a pretty binder but not expensive and in walmart please I wanna get ready for school.!!! ??☺️

I agree! I’m going into 8th grade and I thinks they will motivate me to work hard thanks!!

I’m not a student, but a teacher and I love your printable. Especially the fact that it is simple and the calendar starts with Monday <3 (I'm from Europe, I'm used to starting with Mon)

Thank you, Noemi! I never know which day to start them! Monday seemed to make sense for this one since it is geared toward the school week. 🙂 Hope you’re having a wonderful day!

I must say I am fairly new to your blog but I am absolutely in love! Thank you so much for sharing all of these amazing resources. The blog looks fantastic, congrats on all the success!

Thank you so much, Lindsey!! So nice to “meet” you! 🙂

I kinda wish I was in school, just so I could use these. :o) Super cute, as always Abby!

Lol! Thank you so much, Leah! You are the sweetest!

Both the former teacher and now parent in me love these! Aside from being beautiful, they help teach our kids time management and goal setting – so important. Great resource Abby!!

Thank you so much, Melissa! That really means a lot! <3 Hope you are having a wonderful week!

Thank for this awesome printable! Have a great week!

I wish I had had these back when I was in school, they are stunning!

Thanks for the printables! I went back to school two years ago to finish my degree, and my 4yo is starting preschool this year. This planner is perfect for organizing my busy class schedule, assignments, and study topics, as well as my family’s schedule and my toddler’s preschool commitments.

I am so happy to have found you. After NOT being a pre-school teacher for the past 15 years, i find myself back in the swing. I have very dated pages and these are so lovely and fresh . I know the parents and the students will enjoy them immensely. Thank you so much for sharing.

Abby, these printable are beautiful! Thank you SO much for sharing them for FREE! My daughter (5th Grader) and I are excited to use them to help keep track of all of her school work! They will also be a wonderful way to manage my volunteer work… and my Mommy work! Again thank you, Abby!

Bless your soul. I was looking for an attractive school printable. I may promote this in a youtube video! Thanks.

Those are really pretty. You do awesome work! Keep it up 🙂 from a university student

These are adorable! Thank you so much~

I was just wondering why with the my weekly planner the numbers on it start at 5? go to 12 then repeat from 1 to 12 again.. Im not sure I get why?

Hi, Sally! Those are hours of the day so that you can time block your tasks if you choose. 🙂 I hope this helps!

Oh I see, I am just used to using the 24 hour clock… 🙂

Hello! I am a current 7th grader and i have been looking EVERYWHERE for organizational supplies for a school binder I was working on. Thank you so much for these printables! I was looking for some stylish, matching, useful prints and you certyainly gave me exactly that! I will be sure to tell ALL of my friends where I got these prints 🙂 THANK YOU!

Yay! So glad they’ll be useful for you, Jordan! Happy organizing!

Abby, I love these! Sure wish I had these when I was in college 😉

Omg you are beautiful 😀

Hi! I’m a current 6th grader, and I LOVE to diy, clean, organize, and of coarse, watch my pet fish.? I absolutely LOVE these printables! I will be sure to print them! School can get very unorganized,so I just love this!? have an amazing thanksgiving!?? Rachel??????

That is awesome, Rachel! I’m so glad that the printables are helpful! You are going to be the most organized person in class! 🙂 Hope you’re having a wonderful weekend!

Are you going to make planner printables for after July 2016?

Hi, Halie! I will probably make a new Student Binder for next school year. Right now I have a full 2016 planner available at https://justagirlandherblog.com/planner . I hope this helps! Have a wonderful week!

As an online college student, it can be quite difficult at times to stay organized and on track. I ended up downloading the Assignment Schedule, Exam Schedule, and the Grade Tracker. I wish I would’ve seen these at the beginning of my Fall semester but now I have them all ready for the start of Spring semester. Thank you!!

So glad the printables are helpful! Best of luck in the upcoming semester!

What a HUGE help! Awesome design, awesome ideas! Thank you so Much!

I loved your planner! It is amazing! Thank you for sharing it! Pamela Buenos Aires, Argentina

I absolutely love this planner. Is so perfect for students, and ive found so many student planner but none like this one. Sadly I found it a little bit late I’ll not be able to take as much advantage of it as I would have liked. Really hope yo make one for the 2016-2017 school year. If you do I’ll be one of the first ones of getting it! So excited!

Hi Paola! The updated student planner will be available this summer! So glad it’s been helpful to you! ~Abby =)

I’m a college student and I’ve been looking for some studying printables and cannot seem to find any. Need something to organize my notes a little better and I love how you layout your printables. Is this something you’d consider making? PLEASE let me know! Thank you!

Hi Catherine! I’ll add it to my printables suggestion list! Thanks! ~Abby =)

I loved it! I’ve been looking for a while and this one is so complete. THank you! I wonder if your next planner is going to have a similar style? The school year in Argentina starts around March and ends around November (and exams are usually around December/January/February), so technically I can only use half of the planner :'(. And of course… I just found it haha. Nonetheless, I’m going to use it! Thanks!

Hi Carolina! It will be updated this summer and yes the style will probably be similar! Glad you like it! ~Abby =)

I love the printable student binder! Any chance of an update that includes the rest of 2016?or if it already exists could someone please show me where 🙂 🙂

Hi Amanda! The student binder will be updated this summer at some point! I’m glad you’re enjoying it! ~Abby =)

I love your printable student binder 🙂 Awesome! <3 -Sandra

This binder is so cool! One of my friends is a diverse learner and we are try ing to help her. This binder is exactly what we need!!

I love these! Are you going to create a new calendar for the upcoming months?

Hi Mila! The student calendar will be updated in the summer for the next school year. If you’re looking for a printable 2016 calendar, you can find it here: https://justagirlandherblog.com/free-printable-2016-calendar/ . Thanks and have a great day! ~Abby =)

Hi! I will be going to college in the Fall of 2016, will you be making a new set of printables with the updated calendar dates? Thanks! I love this

Yes! You can expect to see an updated set sometime this summer! Hope you’re having a great week, Cassie!

Hey! I really loved your student binder printables from this year 😀 I know it’s kind of early but could you make the calendars and stuff with dates for next year? It’s my senior year next year and I just want to get a head start on organization. Anyway, thanks for making so many awesome binder print outs, I find them very helpful! Thanks, Nicole 🙂

Hi, Nicole! The student binder will be updated this summer. Glad you enjoy them! Have a great week!

I was just looking through these and think they’re adorable!! I wish I saw them last year, now I can’t get the calendar but all the other things are SOO adorable!!

Thanks, Natilee! The student binder will be updated this summer so, maybe you’ll be able to use it next year. Thanks for stopping by!

Hi! All these printables are adorable! I want to make this planner for my daughter’s high school graduation… Are you going to be updating the calendar for the upcoming school year? Also, is there any way to edit them for her specific needs?

Thanks for making these! ?

Hi, Emily! The student binder will be updated this summer! It is not editable at this point. Thanks and have a great week!

Hi Abby! I absolutely love your student binder printables! They are so cute! I was wondering when would you have an updated printable of the student binder calendar? You currently have August 2015 – July 2016. Wanted one through July 2017 is possible. Thanks a million!

Hi, India! The student binder will be updated this summer! So glad you are enjoying it!

I love your student binder, however I’m not a student I’m a high school teacher, I would love a grade sheet for me to keep track of student grades on paper to match my student binder (which I have made my teacher binder)

Thanks for the suggestion, Tiffani! We’ll keep that in mind when updating the binder this summer. Have a great week!

Thank you for sharing this and for making them free. I am hoping to be better organized this summer and fall semester.

I assume this are geared towards having them all in one binder rather then in the binders for each college class?

You can use them however they will be the most helpful for your, Rachael! 🙂

Do you have the 2016-2017 calendar? If not, can you tell me when it will be available?

The planner will be updated this summer!

hi i am in love with your blog and thanks for the binder can i get the calender of 2017 to 2018 and 2018 to 2019

Those are not available yet. We update the student binder each summer. Thanks!

Hi Abby! I noticed that the binders you recommended were 1″ but I was wondering if that is the size binder you recommend or would a larger one would work better? Thank you!

Hi, Shannon! I use a one inch binder, but you can use whatever size works best for you. Happy organizing!

Hi I really like this student binder! I was wondering when you will post the updated version of it for this coming Year 2016-2017.

Hi, Chanelle. There was actually an update in the post. You can find it here: https://justagirlandherblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/2017-Monthly-Calendar.pdf . Thanks!

I’m a Senior in High School this year and I’m starting to look around for college ideas. Came across this binder and it is probably the greatest idea I’ve seen! Saving this for when I start college!

So glad you like it, Kalysta!

This is so pretty…I almost wish I was a student so that I could use it myself! 🙂

This binder is perfect for my daughter who is just about to start high school! She really likes the layout and I love the useful pages. Thank you!

When will all 2017 binder items be available?

Hi, Donna! It has been updated and can be found here: https://justagirlandherblog.com/printable-student-binder/ . Scroll down and you will see the 2017 calendar.

First of all, I wanted to thank you for creating something as beautiful as an Erin Condren LifeBook for students, for free. I love it! Secondly, I wanted to ask why the weekly plan pages start with the number 5 and go to 12, then start over at 1? I’ve been racking my brain trying to think of why but can’t figure it out! Thanks!

Hi, Katherine! Those numbers are for time blocking. So you can schedule in what you plan on doing at 5 am to noon, and then it starts again for 1 pm. I hope this helps! Have a great day!

I found your blog not too long ago while looking for some organization tips and subscribed right away. I was so excited to see the information about the student binder in my email today. My oldest daughter and I both have ADHD and organization/follow through is the area we struggle with the most. She will be starting 7th grade next month and we can’t wait to see how well this works for her. Unfortunately our attempts to keep her organized and prepared for school last year were not successful. Thank you!!

I used this last year and I love it. Your printables inspire me to get stuff done

I LOVE this! I am a mom of 2 little ones, I work from home on the weekends, I’m starting a blog (still preparing for launch), and I’m going back to school for my master’s degree next semester. So to say the least I am BUSY! The idea of going back to school has intimidated and overwhelmed me. But this planner makes me feel so much better! I can definitely use this to help organize the many components on my plate. So thank you!

Love all your printables, Abby! You can tell you put a ton of work into creating this!

thank you abby for the printable, i think this will help my 3rd semester a lot. But, can i print it on A6 planner? I have A6 binder. Usually i printed it on my B5 paper, but i would like to make my B5 binder to be college binder. could it be possible for to print it on A6 paper? Thank you 🙂

Hi, Yasyfin! Sadly these printables are just in the standard 8.5″ x 11″ size. I would guess you could find a student binder in the A6 size on Etsy. Have a great semester!

These are great! Starting off as president or another officer for many clubs this year, this will help me keep track of everything while still saving me money, thanks for this!

So glad it’s helpful for you, Angelyn!

Hi, I love this binder!! I’m a student and can not wait to use this once school starts! I want to print this in a printing place like FedEx of something but I’m not sure what kind of paper to use. i was wondering if you could recomend which one would be best(30% recycled, 100% recycled, lazer 24 lbs, lazer 60 lbs, lazer, or gloss??) Thanks

Hi, Tali! The paper I usually use to print at home is 20#, 92 brightness, so it seems like the 24# would be closest to that. I hope this helps! Have a great day!

I’m entering my Freshman year, and this is just what I was looking for! These are so cute, and my style, too! And I’m even more happy about how they are free! Thank you soo much!

Thank you so so so much for doing this! It will be such a huge help this school year. Also, I absolutely fell in love with your fonts and was wondering what fonts you used for this? Thanks!

Oh my gosh, I love love love all of your organization tips and printables! They are so cute! You have inspired me to put my life in order:) Thank you so much for making and posting these. They will be so very helpful this school year. Just wondering- what fonts did you use for the school binder printables? Thanks again, Harmony

These are awesome! Do you use premade templates? Or come up with your own designs? Your printables are always adorable

Thank you so much, Kimberly! I come up with my own designs! Then sometimes I’ll do different versions of the designs that I really like. I hope this helps! Have a great day!

These printables are truly amazing! I will be a junior this year and these will definitely come in handy. Thanks!

These are absolutely awesome and adorable! I’m such a procrastinator and so unorganized and I think these will definitely help change that this semester and all the ones to come!! Thanks!

So glad you like them, Morgan!

Hi Abby, I have been trying to print the binder stuff and it let me print the calendar but not the rest of it. Can you help me? I just love this, and would really like it for 4 of my grandchildren. Sincerely, Christine

Hi Chistine! Can you email us at [email protected] and give us more details about the trouble you’re having? We will try to help out and we check email multiple times a day so it will be much faster to get through to us. Thanks!

Hi Abby, You student binder is just what we needed this year! Happy to be getting us all organized in our homeschool and have it all look fabulous. I’m actually at a planning weekend and just noticed the 2017 calendar runs Monday to Sunday rather than Sunday through Saturday. Funny I didn’t notice that in the picture you posted. Thanks for getting us off to a great start for 2016/17!

I love your files, but after I download the pdf it will not print. other files from other sites do. uh.

If you download the file to your desktop and open it with the default PDF viewer on your computer, you shouldn’t have any trouble printing from there. Please email [email protected] if you are still having trouble. Thanks!

How do you create your own printables? I’ve looked everywhere and I can’t find a free and easy way to create my own schedule. I need to be able to edit it every once in a while for school. Please help!

Hi, Kathryn! Are you a subscriber of Just a Girl and her Blog? If so, you can login to the printables database and there is a free PDF on how to create your own printables. If you’re not a subscriber, you can gain access here: https://justagirlandherblog.com/get-organized/ . Have a great day!

Abby, Thank you SO MUCH for all of the time and effort that you’ve put into creating these pages and offering them for free. I am ever so Grateful. I am starting to HOMESCHOOL for the first time this year and I believe these printables will aid me with this endeavor.

Yay! So glad they will be helpful for you, Kim! Love to hear that! Have a great weekend!

I love this! Would you mind if I use a link to this post and a picture from it for a “back to school” round up post I’m working on?

That would be great. Thanks for checking, Charlene!

Hi Abby! I loved this!!!!! Is there an option to print this 5.5 × 8.5? The so much, Martina (from Argentina)

Hi, Martina! The student binder is only available in full size at this time. We do have a planner that is available in 5.5 by 8.5 that you can find here: https://justagirlandherblog.com/organize . Thanks and have a great evening!

Hi Abby! Let me start off with “I LOVE YOUR BLOG” it is amazing. I just stumbled upon your blog by accident, but I found it very intriguing and I cannot get enough of it. I just want to say I love your student planner. I have been looking for one that will fit my busy schedule for college. Again thanks and you are doing a wonderful job!!

You are too sweet! Thanks so much, Ramona! I’m so glad it will be helpful for you! Have a great school year!

I used the Exam and Project printouts back in Spring semester and it was super helpful! I ended up printing out enough for each of my classes and sticking them in sheet protectors at the front of each tab for each of my classes. I keep everything logged in my actual planner, but being able to look at what I’ll be doing for the entire semester was great! My classes for Fall start this coming Monday so I’m in organization/prep mod and I immediately came back to your site to get some more printables! I plan to do a short vlog on how I organize for school and I’ll most definitely be living your link on said vlog! Thank you again!

Awesome! So glad they’ve been helpful to you, Taylor! Have a great school year and definitely come back with a link to your vlog! I’d love to see it!

Hi! I adore these printables but just wanted to mention there is a error on the weekly plan. The numbered lines begin at 5.

Hi, Emile! The numbered lines are intended to help you plan out your day hour by hour. Since most people don’t generally wake up before 5 am, I started with 5 on purpose. So sorry for the confusion. Have a great day!

I like your creative binder so much =)) Hope there’ll be a 2017-2018 one too !!! By the way , could you tell me the font of the letters in the binder ? Love it !

Hi Chichay! So glad you like the binder! This one can actually be used any year as most pages aren’t dated and we have included an undated calendar as well as the 2016-2017 calendar! The print font is Futura. SignPainter is the cursive one. Have a great weekend!

Thanks so much , Abby =)) Have a great weekend , too ^^

Hi Abbey ?. I really L.O.V.E the student binder planner. It is amazing. Can you please tell me how to edit the monthly pages in word ? As, our school week starts from Sunday not Monday . If possible i’d like to know . Thnx ? 😉 Summer

Hi, Summer! The binder is meant to be printed out and written on. It is not editable in Word. Sorry!

I LOVE THESE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thank You!

So glad you like them, Sydney! Have a great week!

Hi IM FROM SOUTH AFRICA.AND I LOVE THE FACT I CAN JUST PRESS DOWNLOAD AND GET THE PRINT QUICKLY.

So glad it was helpful for you, Cindy!

I was wondering why the weekly plan starts out with a 5? Love these those, they are super cute

Hi, Karen! We just assume that most people aren’t up before 5am so that is why the day starts at 5! 🙂

Oh my goodness these are everything I wanted and needed and more!! I can’t get over how pretty they are, how perfect they are for my school life, and how dang FREE they are!! ? Thanks so much for making these!! I will definitely use them!!

Aw, yay! So glad they will be helpful for you, Megan! Have a great school year!

This is really great! My BFF is a diverse learner and all of my friends and I have been looking for ways to help her. This will work perfectly

So glad it will be helpful! Have a great evening!

I am wondering how to print

Hi, Indya! You can download each page of the student binder individually by clicking the link below each photo, or download the entire binder in one document using the link at the end of the post. Then you just print like you would a normal document. I hope this helps!

Wow! This is exactly what I have been looking for!!!! 2017 is going to be an insane year for our family, this is perfect and really stylist! THANKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

So glad it’s helpful, Emma! Merry Christmas!

Can you make a organizational sheet for kids sports?

Ooh that’s a good idea! I’ll add it to my list. Can you tell me a little bit more of what you had in mind? Like keeping track of their game and practice schedules? Or milestones they’re trying to hit in their sport? Or what? Hope you’re having a great day Brandi!

Thanks so much! Have a great weekend!

hi abby, thank you so much for these they are so cute and helpful!! I was wondering when the 2017 one was coming out?? I am from Australia and we start school in a few weeks

Hi, Isshell! If you scroll to the bottom of the post, you can download the entire binder which has been updated for 2017. Thanks!

Hey they look amazing but i dont know how to print them its not working it really sad they are really cute though. i believe they will work very well its sad i cant though

Hi, Maddie! Sorry you’re having trouble. Are you getting an error message? You should be able to download the file and open them in whatever program you use to view PDF’s on your computer and print from there!

I just started my first semester of Nursing school and this printable are great. Thanks! I absolutely love it!!!

Yay! So glad they’ll be helpful for you! Good luck with your first semester!

I love it, thanks I really wanted one of those planners

Yay! Glad it will be helpful for you, Catalina!

I love this binder, it has helped me to be organized in college this semester.

Yay! So glad it’s been helpful for you, Stephanie! <3

Hey are these for half size planners (5.5 X 8.5 inches?)

The Student Binder is full size. We have half size planners here: https://justagirlandherblog.com/organize

Hi Abby, I am a student in high school and one of my goals is making sure that my life is organized. I could not find anything through other websites. But when I searched this morning and looked up life organization binder ideas and saw your blog. When I went into your website it was so simple and so easy to use. I have printed out the things and now going to start but it’s nice that you have them as free printable. I am on spring break right now and trying to organize my life because that was part of my new years revolution but never have been able to and could not find the type I want. So this has been one of the best blogs or organizing websites I have found. Thank you and I love your stuff.

Hi!! What font did you use on the calendar printable?

Hi, Melanie! The script font is called SignPainter and the other one is Futura. Hope you’re having a wonderful weekend!

hey , I love your student planner and I was wondering if you are going to make one for 2017 – 2018.

Hi! Glad you love it! Most of the binder has no dates so it will work for every year but we do update the yearly calendar each year and update that post. There is also a blank yearly calendar included. Thanks!

hi I have another question what type of paper did you use for the planners?

I just use standard copy paper for mine. You can find more info about what I like to use here: https://justagirlandherblog.com/simplify-home-binder-tour/

would cardstock work?

Sure! You can print on any kind of paper you would like!

Just wanted to thank you for these printables. I want to surprise my daughter who will be a freshman in August with a new planner she can personalize and this is just the thing. It’s not so basic like the school planners and she can do so much with it. Thanks!

Yay! So glad they are helpful, Rosa! Congratulations to your daughter!

Hi Abbey, I think your printables are really pretty and practical too. I seem to recall you had some YouTube tutorials on how to create our own using Word, but I cannot locate this? Coukd you please send me the link as it’s holidays here in Australia and I want to have a go at creating my own! Thanks so much!

Hi, Joanne! If you subscribe to our blog, you will be given access to our library of free printables which includes the tutorial you mentioned. Right under the 3 rectangles is the sign up: https://justagirlandherblog.com/ . If you are already subscribed, just look at the bottom of one of our Saturday emails and you will find the link and password. Thanks!

Have a great holiday!

Hi Abbey, I think your printables are really pretty and practical too. I seem to recall you had some YouTube tutorials on how to create our own using Word, but I cannot locate this? Could you please send me the link as it’s holidays here in Australia and I want to have a go at creating my own! Thanks so much!

Hi Abby! I’m back for my third year lol! Just wondering when will you update the calendar for the 2017/18 school year? Thanks for keeping my family so organized❤️

A new student binder will be available next Tuesday! 🙂 Glad it’s been so helpful for your family! Hope you’re having a great week!

Omg! I am in my senior year of high school and these are going to make it so much easier to stay organized. You are my new hero!

Aw, yay! So glad it will be helpful for you! <3

Dear Abby, I love your free student binder coz it will be useful for me. Maraming Salamat po, it means thank you very much in Philippine language. Always a fan of your work. Rennie Lapuz

Aw, so glad! Thanks so much for your sweet message! Hope you’re having a wonderful week! <3

Thank you so much! Just printed the student binder! xxx from Greece with much love!

Yay! So glad! Hope you’re having a great week! <3

Wow that is absolutely beautiful! I love it! Makes me wish I was back in school again! LOL!! I have a question regarding your planners. I am new to planning and just getting ideas if I should go with a binder with all the beautiful printables, or one of those premade types? Or is there a way to work with both of them? You make such great printables and I would love to somehow incorporate them into a premade planner. What I don’t like about the binder type is that it’s so cumbersome because it doesn’t fold in half and takes up more room. So if you have any ideas, I would greatly appreciate it.

Thanks, Sandi

Hi, Sandi! If your planner had the three rings in it, you could certainly add the printables to it. The new version of our Simplify printables are coming out in a few weeks, and they will include half sheets that fit in a small binder, so that would take up less space if that is the issue you’re having. Happy planning!

This is great! It sometimes takes so much to get students organized and the fact that this is so easily accessible is awesome! Just the fact you can print this out right at home and fill it out makes life 100% easier on individuals.

Aw, good! So glad it will be helpful for you, Charlotte! Hope you’re having a wonderful week!

Abby- this is amazing!!!! My son will be starting 8th grade in a few weeks and Ive been looking for something “perfect” to helo him get more organized and stay organized!! You never fail to amaze me with awesome printable. Thanks so much

Aw, yay! So glad it will be helpful for him, Carrie! Hope you’re having a wonderful week!

thank you so much…it is so nice.

Hi, I love all your printables!!!! they are awesome. I cant seem to get the student binder, when I press the link “I WANT PRINTABLES” nothing happens. Please help I really need this in my life!!!!!

Hi, Heidi! Shoot us an email at hello {at} justagirlandherblog {dot} com and we will get you those printables! Sorry you’re having trouble! Have a wonderful day!

helo abby i dont have email so cant print and sheets out how else can i do it i am a bit stuck because i kind of need them because they will help me out a lot in school please can you reply as soon as posible

Hi, Scarley! Email is the only way we are able to send the files because they’re so big. Maybe see if you can use a parent’s email address?

Hi I am in love with your student binder printable but I am having some difficulty understanding how to print them!

Hi, Nyssa! You should be able to open it and print it with any program that will open a PDF. If it’s not working, try a different program. I’ve heard Adobe Reader works well, but Preview (if you have a Mac) should work just as well. Thanks!

hey abby, love the binder i was just wondering if there is a way to download just one section?

Hi, Isshell. You aren’t able to download only one section but you don’t have to print it all. You can select certain pages in your printer settings I’m sure. Thanks!

Hello! I have a daughter with anxiety / ADHD. She wanted something to keep track of her homework and exams, I am hopeful this works for her as she is entering High School.

Aw, I hope it works for her, too! Have a great school year! <3

Love your organization ideas – so creative! Where did you get the colorful pocket tab dividers used in the pictures above? I love those colors!

Hi, Cydni! Just on Amazon! I have everything linked at the bottom of this post: https://justagirlandherblog.com/simplify-home-binder-tour/

Thanks and have a great day!

Thank you so much for the printable, its just what I needed to help keep myself organized for my classes!

Oh, good! So glad it will be helpful for you! <3

I love this printable! I am ten years old and I love diy and printing out things like this to organize with! Even though I’m homeschooled these will be very helpful! Thank you for making these. Bye the way I subscribed to your channel.

So glad it will be helpful for you, Hannah! And thanks so much for subscribing! Have a great school year! <3

Love these! I’m a teacher in a really low income area and I asked my students to purchase a planner to help them keep track of assignments and stay organized but many of them can not afford one. I will use this for those students.

Aw, good! So glad it will be helpful for them! Have a great year with your students, Kelly! <3

Is there a way that you can send me the student school free printable’s?

Hi, Brianna! Can you let me know what email address to send them to? We tried to send them to [email protected] and it said the email address was not valid. Thanks!

If you could explain to me how to print this that would be great.Love the idea!!!!

Hi, Miranda! What trouble are you having printing?

Hello, I love these printables but as a nursing student A4 size is too big, do you do these in A5 (half letter size) also?

Sorry, Andrea! This is the only size we have available at this time. We have a half sheet organizer/planner here if you’re interested: https://justagirlandherblog.com/get-organized-2018

Have a great evening!

I wanted to ask if there was any chance you could make like divisions for classes with a blank space for us to fill in with the name of the course. It’s just I love your printables, they are so cute and useful and I will never find schemes like yours

Hi, Ariana! That is a great idea! I’ll add it to my list! Hope you’re having a great day!

Thank you so much. I’m so glad you liked my idea! Hope you’re having a great day too!

Thank you soooooooooooooooo much. These printables are so helpful to me and also thank you for making them free to read and enjoy. You are an angel Love you lots XOXO

So glad they will be helpful for you, Athaliah! <3

Hi, I was wondering if you are going to do one for the 2018-2019 school year.

Hi, Kayla! The new binder will be available this summer. Thanks!

Could you make a version of this printable that fits a Create 365 planner? I use that planner all the time and I really like these printables but I di not want to create a separate binder for school. Thanks!- Katie

Hi, Katie! This is the only version of the student binder, but our Intentional Life Planner is available in two sizes. Not sure what size your planner is. You can check it out here: https://justagirlandherblog.com/get-organized-2018 . Thanks and have a great evening!

I don’t know where to find how to print these. I would love to, but it says I have to pay, I thought they were free printable s?

Hi, Lydia! They are free. Sorry you’re having trouble. If you send us an email at hello {at} justagirlandherblog {dot} com we can email you them in PDF form. Thanks!

Hi there. Just stopping by to see if you are planning to make a student planner (blue color scheme) for the 2018-2019 school year. I LOVE your printables.

Hi, Therese! The student binder should be updated by the end of the month. Thanks! 🙂

Hey Abby. I came across your student binder while I was in college. Now I am a teacher and I am going to give my students their very own binders. I have taken a few pages out because they are a younger class. I will let you know how they work out.

Great! Hope they’re helpful for you! <3

These are amazing!! Thank you so much for making these – and in 2 different color schemes!? These will be amazing at helping our family get more organized and in helping teach our children to become more responsible for their grades and projects. I think these will work amazingly well for alll our kids, grades 3rd-7th. I’m probably going to use these in my own lesson planning.?

Yay! So glad they will be helpful for you, Stefani! Love to hear that! Hope you all have a wonderful year! <3

Hi Abby!! I was just wandering if you could inbox me the class schedule, grade tracker, exam schedule, and the assignment schedule printables?

Hi, Aliyah! If you sign up via the form that pops up when you click the button, they should come right to your inbox!

Hi, Aliyah! Did you sign up to receive the binder? We can’t send things separately. They come all together. Thanks!

Thank you so much for the amazing printable. My daughter has dyslexia and organization is a challenge. I hope these will make things a little easier for her. One question… is there a specific reason why the daily and weekly plan start with the number 5 instead of 1? Thanks so much!!!

Hi, Debra! Those are times. We assume not many people are starting their day before 5am! 🙂

Thank you so much for sharing! I share your link with all my Early Childhood Education students each semester, and they love you! Michelle

Aw, yay! That is so sweet! So glad it has been helpful for them! Have a wonderful weekend, Michelle! <3

I am extremely picky when it comes to planners and printables, but this student planner looks terrific! What a wonderful and generous item to offer to your readers. We homeschool, and I am going to use this with my middle schooler and my high schooler. I think it will make my lesson planning simpler. I can just plug the lessons right into their individual planners. Thanks for the blue version. My son would have died rather than use a “My Little Pony” colored planner. Ha! My daughter and I love the colorful version

Thank you so much for your sweet words, Rachel! That really means a lot. I hope the planners will be helpful for you all! Have a wonderful week!

Hi Abby, the link you have to download these awesome printables isn’t there. Would you please check your link? I was soooo bummed to not be able to download these pages. Thanks!

Hi, Melissa! I just checked it and it is working for me. Sometimes if you try to click the link as soon as the page loads, you’ll get an error because the scripts haven’t had a chance to load yet. If it’s not working for you, try to give the page a minute to load, and then click the link, and it should work. So sorry for the confusion!

Thanks much Abby! 🙂

Hey Abby I can’t find where the actual documents are! I used them lady year but can find this one. I can easily view the article but can’t see the actual binder document

Hi, Ranai! You click the big pink button and enter your info, and we will send them your way! Hope you have a wonderful weekend!

I’m not even a student but I’m still going to be able to get good use out of some of these. Thanks for making these and especially for letting us just have them for free! You rock.

So glad they will be helpful for you, Sarah! <3

HEYYY! this is absolutely amazing!! Im so thankful for this! should i print it out using the front and back settings?

Hi, Ayra! You can print it out that way if you want to but it’s not really meant to be printed front and back. Thanks!

I love that you have a blue option for my son! Thank you!

Yay! So glad it will be helpful for him!

Yes .Queen .I’m in middle school and i’m just know fining this no joke i just sent this to my friends love this .

Yay! So glad it will be helpful for you and your friends, Chasydi! Hope you’re having a great school year!

Hey Abby! Coming from a teacher of 19 years, teaching students to plan sets them up for success! I love all your ideas and your blog!

I love your printables! Thank you for offering these for free. I am homeschooling my 5 year old this year and I have been searching for free printables to help plan and organize. I especially love that you have blue, my favorite color and have a boy.

Oh yay! I’m so glad that they will be helpful for you! Hope you have a wonderful week!

Well, here I am back again! My Early Childhood majors love your student planner, and I send them your website link every year! Thank you again, Michelle

LOVE to hear that. So glad it is helpful for them. Hope you all have a great year! <3

This is absolutely amazing!! Im so thankful for this. Thanks for making these and especially for letting us just have them for free.

Yay! So glad it will be helpful for you, Olivia!

Have a great weekend!

Hi Abby, Thank you so much for the beautiful design. For some reason I never received the access information to print them out. Please help!

So sorry they’re giving you trouble, Cindy! I just sent you an email with the info!

This is a great resource. I’m just curious what age range you think this would be appropriate for. Thank you!

Hi, Bonnie! I had middle school/high school kids in mind when I created it, but some of the pages could certainly be used with younger students as well. And I’ve had some college students tell me they’ve used it too, so it can definitely be adapted for many ages!

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Keeping all homework assignments in one place makes it much easier to find everything when it comes time to do your homework. You can simply open your binder, pull out the worksheets for the day, and get started. Dividing the binder into subjects also helps organize everything as you complete assignments. With a homework binder, you’ll never forget about or lose your homework again. Keep reading to find out how you can create your own homework binder to keep your worksheets organised

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• You might also consider a binder that zips shut, so you can’t lose any papers.
• Determine if you want a large 3-ring binder or if you want thinner binders to use for each subject.

• Using dividers with pockets can make it even easier to store your assignments.

• Alternatively, keep each new assignment at the front of each subject so it is near your notes.

• For example, when you finish a math worksheet, put it in the math section of your binder.
• You can also place returned homework assignments in the subject section.
• Consider if you want to store your assignments in chronological order so you can easily page through them later on.

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• At the end of the school day, make sure you put the binder in your backpack before you leave for the day.

• Remember to keep all unfinished assignments in the front of the binder or in the front pocket so they are separated from work you’ve already completed.

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With school starting soon, there are a lot of supplies to buy, and it can be hard to know which options are best. Selecting a school binder might seem like a simple task, but it's wise to think through your options instead of buying the first binder you see. As both a student and a teacher, I've used a lot of binders over the years, from zipper binders with all the stops to plain white three-ring binders.

I've found that cheap, three-ring binders often don't hold up to the wear and tear that a full school year puts on them. As a student, I've been frustrated by rings that don't close properly; as a teacher, I've seen plenty of torn covers and ruined binders. If you're willing to spend a little more than a few dollars, you'll be happy to find a binder that meets your needs and lasts more than a month into the school year (ultimately saving you money on having to buy a replacement).

To bring you the best picks, I combined over 20 years of experience as a student and teacher with thorough research. These binders are built to last the whole school year, and each pick has features that make it a great fit for the recommended age group.

Our top picks for binders for school

Best overall: Case-it Universal 2-Inch 3-Ring Zipper Binder with Laptop Holder -  See on Amazon With a padded laptop carrying case, multiple pockets, and a shoulder strap, the Case-it Universal 2-Inch 3-Ring Zipper Binder with Laptop Holder meets virtually any need.  

Best for elementary school: Mead Zipper Binder with Expanding File -  See on Amazon The Mead Zipper Binder with Expanding File is lightweight and simple — the perfect binder to help young kids learn how to organize their schoolwork. 

Best for middle school: Five Star Multi-Access Zipper Binder -  See on Amazon The Five Star Multi-Access Zipper Binder is durable enough to carry a middle-schooler through the entire school year, and it has enough pockets and folders to organize all of their class materials. 

Best for high school: Staples Better Binder -  See on Amazon The Staples Better Binder is small, simple, and comes in 13 different colors so high school students can color-coordinate a binder for each subject. 

Best for college: Forevermore Portfolio Padfolio -  See on Amazon The Forevermore Portfolio Padfolio has a professional look with plenty of storage that will last through college and beyond. 

Best overall: Case-it Universal 2-Inch 3-Ring Zipper Binder with Laptop Holder

Pros: Padded laptop sleeve, shoulder strap, big enough to hold many school supplies

Cons: Rings or zippers sometimes break

Zipper binders are a great tool to help students get organized and keep them from losing their school supplies. No matter what your needs are, the Case-it Universal 2-Inch 3-Ring Zipper Binder with Laptop Holder is bound to meet them. 

This binder features 2-inch rings, making it enough to hold materials for quite a few classes. It's also designed with an angled zipper that makes it easy to write on paper inside the binder. (It can be frustrating to write in binders where the zipper is always getting in the way.)

If students don't carry a laptop or tablet around at school, the laptop-holder sleeve can also hold a book or notebook. In addition to two main pockets, there is also a smaller front pocket that is perfect for pencils, phones, erasers, and other small items. 

Another big bonus is this binder has a carrying handle and a shoulder strap as well. Many schools don't allow students to carry backpacks around during the day, so the shoulder strap makes it much easier for students to carry their belongings. 

Best for elementary school: Mead Zipper Binder with Expanding File

Pros: Lightweight, built-in expanding file, interior and exterior pockets

Cons: May wear with heavy use

Before you buy a binder for elementary school, check with your child's teacher or consult their school supplies list, as some elementary school teachers have a strict list of materials for their students. If you can choose the binder your child uses, we recommend the Mead Zipper Binder with Expanding File. 

First and foremost, this binder comes in different color options, which is pretty important to young kids. It's also very functional for elementary school with durable fabric, interior pockets, exterior pockets, and an interior expanding file.

While there are two pencil/pen pockets on the outside, I recommend purchasing an additional pencil box or pouch. Students in elementary school have a lot of pencils, crayons, markers, and other school supplies that should have their own designated space. 

This binder is 1.5 inches thick, which is the perfect size for all of the papers an elementary school student will need to carry. I like zipper binders for elementary school so students don't lose their assignments — even if they don't put them all away neatly, they at least won't fall out as long as the binder is zipped. 

It's a rather lightweight binder, which could translate to quick wear with heavy use. However, the lightness and simplicity of the binder are why it's our pick for elementary-schoolers. It won't weigh little backpacks down and doesn't include unnecessary bells and whistles. 

Best for middle school: Five Star Multi-Access Zipper Binder

Pros: Durable, built-in expanding file, mesh pockets, guaranteed to last all year

Cons: Some users report the fabric or zipper breaking (if this happens, you can take advantage of the "Lasts All Year" guarantee )

Most middle school students still need a lot of help organizing all of their school gear, and a three-ring zipper binder is the perfect school supply to keep them on track. The Five Star Multi-Access Zipper Binder comes in four different colors, and the water-resistant fabric, zipper, and rings are designed to withstand the wear and tear a middle-schooler will place on it during the school year. It also comes with Five Star's "Lasts All Year" guarantee. 

This binder is big enough to organize papers for all of your middle school student's classes in one place, especially with the included six-pocket expanding file that can be accessed from the inside or outside of the binder. Mesh pockets provide the perfect place to keep track of pens, pencils, erasers, and other small items that often get lost at the bottom of backpacks. It also features a sturdy carrying handle. 

Best for high school: Staples Better Binder

Pros: Multiple color options, easy to label, extremely durable

Cons: Cost can add up if buying multiple binders

In my experience as a teacher, most high school students don't use a zipper binder; the majority of my students used a smaller binder for each subject. It's often easier for students to organize their courses this way, and many high school teachers request that students have a separate binder dedicated to each course. Buying several Staples Better Binders makes it easy to label them by subject on both the spine and front cover.

My favorite thing about the Staples Better Binder is that it has a hard poly cover and a reinforced rubber binding that hold up well to being shoved into and yanked out of lockers and backpacks. Cheaper binders get destroyed in my classroom very quickly, but these can take a beating from a high-schooler and still live to see another day. 

It also has a heavy-duty storage pocket in the front, which is perfect for keeping important papers like the course syllabus or current project assignment sheets on hand. 

Best for college: Forevermore Portfolio Padfolio

Pros: Plenty of storage pockets, professional look, tablet pocket 

Cons: Not suitable for a course with an extensive amount of notes and handouts

Even though most class materials have gone digital, it's still a good idea to have at least one binder for college. While my professors posted their class presentations online, I liked to print them out so I could write extra notes right on the slide, and a binder is a great way to organize these printouts. It's also good to have at least one professional-looking binder to take on internship and job interviews. 

That's why the Forevermore Portfolio Padfolio is our top pick for a binder for college. Students can use this faux leather binder to keep their papers organized for class and also have a professional binder ready to go for even the most last-minute interview. Plus, with this binder, it's easy to remove the three-ring binder portion to create more of a portfolio.

When used for class, it has everything students need. A large front pocket is a perfect place to store a tablet. Inside, there's a document pocket, zipper pouch, card slots, and an ID pocket. 

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There are multiple ways to organize school materials using binders, notebooks, folders, and accordion files. This guide will teach you how to organize a school binder. It also includes tips for students with ADHD. The binder set-up I teach below can work for middle school, high school and college students.

Tips for choosing a school binder

Staples, Amazon, and Target are full of school binder options: zipper, 3-ring, ones with pockets, ones with velcro. The rule is to choose a binder with the least friction. In other words, choose one that is easy to open, easy to close, and easy to add papers to. 

More tips for choosing an academic binder: 

• Choose a 3-ring binder only if you plan to use folders inside (more on that in the subsection titled how to set up your school binder below)
• Avoid 3-ring binders without using folders; otherwise, you’ll have to hole-punch all your papers. 
• Choose a binder with a solid front and back cover. Avoid flimsy covers.
• Velcro-close binders are a good choice if you often carelessly throw things in your backpack. Velcro can keep the covers from getting jammed.
• Avoid zipper binders if you feel rushed at the end of class. Zippers are friction.

What size school binder to get

Three-ring binders come in many sizes, from .5 inch to 6 inches. (That’s huge; don’t get that one.) Purchase the smallest size possible that fits all your subjects without jamming your papers on the rings.

First, think about how many courses you will use your binder for. For one class, a 1-inch binder is usually enough. If you will use your binder for five classes, then you might need a 3 or 4-inch binder.

Second, think about what you will put inside your binder. I talk about different binder sections and materials further down in this blog post. Things to consider: will you be adding folders? A pencil pouch? Notebooks or loose-leaf paper? The more you add, the larger the binder needs to be.

Other school binder materials you may need

In addition to the actual binder, you will likely need a few other items to keep your school binder organized:

• Tabbed dividers
• Pencil pouch (optional)
• Slim 3-hole punch
• Loose-leaf paper (lined, graphed)
• Notebooks with 3-hole punches
• If you have ADHD, consider these tips for choosing school supplies

How to organize your school binder: Setting up the sections

The front section.

If you are keeping a pencil punch in your binder, it goes in the front. The first section of your binder is also where you clip in your slim 3-hole punch. We don’t put these in the back, because they create bumpy writing surfaces. The last item to go in the front section is a copy of your schedule. You can use a sheet protector like this one . (Another option is to slip your schedule inside the plastic pocket on the outside cover of your binder if it comes with one.) 

The middle section

If you’re using your school binder for multiple classes, you need a section for each class. Use tabbed dividers to separate these sections. Label the tabs with your class names.

For each class section, you will need a folder and paper. Unless you plan to hole-punch all your papers (really?), use the folder for handouts and worksheets. For paper, you can use loose-leaf or a 3-hole-punched single-subject notebook. Up to you.

• The first item to add in each section, right up front, is frequently used reference materials. This would include a periodic table for chemistry class, a formula reference sheet for math, etc. Slip these in sheet covers, or hole punch them. 
• Next, add your syllabus if you have one. If it’s only available online, print it out.
• Next, add your loose-leaf paper or notebook. If using loose-leaf paper, start with 20 sheets or so. You can always add more.
• Lastly, add your class-specific folder.

Here is an outlined recap of the items that go in each class section. I list them in the order I suggest you add them to your binder.

• Tabbed divider with the class name written on the tab
• Reference materials stored in a sheet protector
• Loose-leaf paper or notebook

The last section

The last section of your school binder, behind each of your divided class sections, is a separate section for papers that aren’t for any specific class. This would include permission slips, forms for extracurriculars, password lists, etc. Use another labeled tabbed divider for this section. You may also want to add a folder so that you don’t have to hole-punch everything you add here.

Tips to keep your school binder organized

Knowing how to organize your school binder and set it up in a friction-free way is the first step. Follow the tips above to create a binder that’s easy to use and add to. The second step is to keep your binder organized throughout the school year. 

To keep your papers and materials organized, be sure to go through each class section regularly (weekly or monthly) to:

• throw away old papers
• move out-of-place materials to the correct spot
• remove unit notes and papers that you no longer need (clip them together and take them out of your binder until you need them for a final)
• empty the front pocket of whatever papers you crammed in there
• add new loose leaf paper to empty sections when necessary

Other tips for keeping your binder organized:

• If your teacher gave you any materials digitally and you’d prefer them on paper, print them out and store them in your binder.
• You can use the inside front-cover pocket to store homework that needs to be submitted the next day. But, don’t leave worksheets in this pocket for more than a day or two.
• If your school binder falls apart or breaks during the year, get a new one.

How to organize a school binder if you have ADHD

Students with ADHD and executive dysfunction often need more support to get and stay organized. Managing school materials, keeping papers neat, remembering to turn in paper-based homework, and storing class worksheets/notes in the right sections are all challenges for people with ADHD.

In addition to the tips above – which are also written with ADHD in mind – you might consider the following tips for organizing a binder for school:

• Avoid zippered binders entirely.
• Choose an open binder (no clasp) or one with easy-open velcro.
• Use one large binder for all classes.
• Add a special section in the front for homework. This can be the first section in the binder before the class-specific sections. Add a folder to this section.
• Use a Sunday Routine to go through the binder and organize papers, tidy the sections, throw away junk papers, and check for homework that hasn’t been turned in.
• Use color-coded tab dividers. Match your folder color to the tab color for each class. (Blue tab for English; blue folder for English.)
• Choose the right lined paper for your handwriting. You may need wide-ruled lines if your handwriting is large.
• Use graph paper for all math work.
• Store your assignment notebook inside the binder, near the very front. You can purchase an assignment notebook with 3 holes.

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20 FREE Back to School Organizers for Every Student!

I  love sharing  back to school organizers for students. I love creating planners for school because I know they can immensely help students have a more successful school year. Back when I was still a teacher, I have noticed that when the students are organized, they tend to be more focused and motivated in class. And so today, I am sharing another lovely binder of organizers for every student to enjoy. I am so, so excited to share with you my latest work of heart!

Not a lot of you know that I was a teacher for eight years before deciding to blog full-time. That was one unforgettable season of my life. It was filled with joy and purpose. While I have no regrets in my decision to work from home to look after my kids and to pursue my love for blogging full-time, teaching will always have a special spot in my heart. I guess they’re right in saying that “Once a teacher, always a teacher.” I say this so because I always find reasons to share something for the students and teachers.

If you have been following the Shining Mom blog, you probably know by now that I have several (maybe about a hundred?) of school-related printables. I love helping students and teachers to stay organized in class hence it has always been my thing to create school organizers. If you haven’s seen some of these yet, I highly suggest that you go check out my Teacher Binder and Student Planner posts. These are excellent freebies to jumpstart with and they are so popular these days!

So what are the school planners included in this latest free back to school organizer binder? Let me tell you more about them. Here, let’s take a quick binder tour!

Free Back to School Organizer: 20 Printables for Students

This new school binder has 20 sheets of beautifully designed free back to school organizers! It is packed with school essentials created to help the learners get organized in school without the overwhelm. Each planner layout is basic and simple that can easily be used by the college, high school, middle school, and even elementary kids!

If you’re a student looking for planners to organize your day in school, I guess you’ll be happy to see the weekly and daily planning pages included in the binder. There are also organizers that you can use to organize your assignments such as the school homework planner,  and some other checklists to jot down your to-do’s!

To give you a quick rundown, here are some of the free back to school organizes that I have included in the binder:

• Student Day Planner
• Student Weekly Planner
• Homework Planner
• Reading Assignment
• Essay Planning Sheet
• Student Monthly Budget Plan

Excited to get your free copy of the back to school organizer binder? Here’s a closer peek to one of the pages so you’ll get a clearer picture on what to expect:

Such a useful page to plan out your next essay requirement, yes? Just like the free Essay Planner above, each page included in this free back to school organizers binder has pretty and functional layout, designed to make learning a little bit easier for students!

And oh, did I tell you already that there are four darling school binder covers included? A shout out to Design Cuts and Creative Market where I purchased some of the designer’s toolkit that I have used. Here are the pretty school binder covers:

How do you find the planner? If you think it can help you run the next school year blissfully, simply jump over HERE to grab your free copy.  I believe that this free back to school organizers binder is a must-print for all the students!

Looking for more student agenda planner printables to help you out in school? I think you’ll love to see the following freebies:

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I really hope that you can use this free back to school organizer binder that I have created for you. May the planning sheers included help you have an amazing school year ahead!

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really good, this could work for anyone 🙂

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Thank you! =)

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Hi! The files are linked within the post. The article will guide you where you can get them. Cheers!

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With school starting up again, add this  Student Binder to your list of projects.  I did the hard work, you download and print!

I’ve created something similar with the Mini Accountability Binder  but this one is full size and has new designs.I just love using happy, bright colors and fun fonts so that’s what I did again. I hope you love it as much as I do! 

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This binder is ideal for a little bit older kids to help them organize – students in middle school/junior high or high school can use it.   It includes assignment, test, and project lists, as well as a class schedule.    They can use the calendar to map out their assignments or to look ahead.

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Is there a version without the year and dates. I think that would be great.

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Thank you. I will use as a teacher for my Spanish notebooks.

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Thank you. I will use as a teacher for my Spanish notebooks. Just the calendar pages…Not the whole notebook.

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Thank you for the free printables. I’m excited for my daughter to the student binder. She is starting high school this year, and I think it will help to keep her organized.

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Also, trying to print updated student binder and it is printing it on 1/4 of the paper. I’ve checked my printer settings and everything looks normal. On the First/Day All About Me, it printed squares for some of the letters. Thanks

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Nevermind, I had to open with Adobe and all is good =) Thanks again!

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How to Organize Your Middle School Binder

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This article was co-authored by David Jia . David Jia is an Academic Tutor and the Founder of LA Math Tutoring, a private tutoring company based in Los Angeles, California. With over 10 years of teaching experience, David works with students of all ages and grades in various subjects, as well as college admissions counseling and test preparation for the SAT, ACT, ISEE, and more. After attaining a perfect 800 math score and a 690 English score on the SAT, David was awarded the Dickinson Scholarship from the University of Miami, where he graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. Additionally, David has worked as an instructor for online videos for textbook companies such as Larson Texts, Big Ideas Learning, and Big Ideas Math. wikiHow marks an article as reader-approved once it receives enough positive feedback. This article received 15 testimonials and 81% of readers who voted found it helpful, earning it our reader-approved status. This article has been viewed 139,389 times.

If you're a middle school student, you know how easy it is to lose track of a handout or homework assignment. Follow these instructions to organize them by class, so you never have to flip through dozens of unsorted papers again. If you can fit all your papers into one or two binders, it will be harder to forget a notebook.

Organizing a Binder

• Keep the "at home" binder or folders in an obvious place where they won't get lost in clutter, such as on a bookshelf in your room.

• Try using one binder for classes before lunch, and one binder for classes after lunch. If you have a locker at your school, you only need to carry one of these around at a time, but remember to pick up both before you leave for the day.
• If your school has Monday-Wednesday-Friday classes and Tuesday-Thursday classes, separate your papers into two binders so you only need to take one binder to school each day. Remember to put the right binder in your backpack the night before each school day.

• For almost any class, you could use three white paper dividers labeled "Handouts," "Homework," and "Notes."
• If a teacher gives you tests on specific topics, organize your class material by those topics to make studying easier. For instance, label your English class dividers "Reading Assignments" and "Vocabulary."

• Add graph paper for your math or science classes if your teacher requests it.

Staying Organized

• Some people remember to do this more often if they organize their binder right after they get home. Waiting too long can make you unwilling to return to "school mode."

• Each time you are given a new assignment, write it down in your planner in the space for today' date. Write the due date next to the name of the assignment.
• Each evening after school, look at your planner's entry for yesterday's date. Cross out any assignments you've completed, then re-write the names of all uncompleted assignments in today's date.
• Instead of a paper calendar or agenda book, you can use an application, such as Google Calendar. Choose whatever works better for you.

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Things You'll Need

• One or two three-ring binders
• One colored plastic divider for each class (different colors)
• One two-pocket three-hole folder for each class
• Plastic sleeves (one for each syllabus or similar important piece of paper)
• White paper dividers (optional, for dividing papers within the same class)
• Always have extra paper in your binder. Thanks Helpful 68 Not Helpful 3
• If your papers often get torn, or you keep loose papers in your binder, think about switching to a binder with a zipper that can be fully closed around the papers. Thanks Helpful 162 Not Helpful 36
• Get rainbow pens- it makes notes more enjoyable and easier to read and study from. Thanks Helpful 35 Not Helpful 6

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To organize your middle school binder, start by removing old papers that you don't really need anymore, like graded homework or old assignment instructions. Then, divide the rest of your papers up by class and insert colored dividers between each stack so it's easy to keep track. You can also insert a 3-hole folder for each section so you can easily slide homework assignments in and out of your binder. If you don't have a separate notebook, put a stack of lined paper in each section for taking notes in class. To learn how to keep your middle school binder organized, scroll down! Did this summary help you? Yes No

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Academic Planner

Published: Aug 21, 2022 · Modified: Sep 20, 2023 by Ginny · This post may contain affiliate links.

This 45 Page School Planner works perfectly for late elementary school, middle school and even high school students. 

It’s about that time! The kiddos are thinking school supplies, lockers and notebooks-or is that us? The moms who are eagerly waiting for routines again and looking for academic planners for school.

This student planner 2022-2023 grows with your family through the years. To top it off, you only need ONE binder for the entire family. So if you have four kids, print off four sets and you are ready for a great start to the new school year! Let’s get it kicked off with a bang here! 

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You will receive the the binder set and save it to your computer. Then, print off all of the sheets and put them in a binder or you can simply print off the sheets that your kiddo needs right now. They can keep it with them or you can keep it at home. 

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If you need more sheets, simply them print off. It is yours and you can print a million times, if you want – all for personal use, of course. We ask that you don’t distribute them to friends and family. 

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That’s it. For just a few bucks, you can put together an academic planner set for your kiddos to kick off the new school year. 

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Academic Planners are filled with action packed pages ready to use by your student.

Three Cover Sheets – They have different quotes to inspire your student to reach for the stars in their academics. Sometimes, it can be the little reminders that make all the difference. 

Class Schedule – This list needs to be printed off for both you and your student. It can be hard to track the classes.  This will help you identify schedule conflicts. 

Teacher Contacts – This provides everything you need in case you need to reach out to your child’s teacher. By late elementary school, kids may have 3-8 teachers each and it’s hard to keep track of it all, especially when you have multiple children. 

Assignment Schedule – Print this out regularly as you and your child track assignments and school agenda. There are so many studies to justify writing down the assignment requirements so they don’t forget.

Everyone wants to get out of school but it is so important to not forget what needs to be done at home. Writing down the assignments is a good way to help your students remember those critical tasks.

This offers a great first step to help your child learn academic organization skills that will help them all the way through college.

Assignment Planner – Large assignments that require more thought and time need to be planned out in advance. This is used as a project planner for late elementary when they are starting to be assigned bigger projects to high school where the expectation is getting greater and more thought needs to be given in advance. 

Weekly Plan – This creates a road map for your student to pencil out how they see their week going. This is best to do on Sundays, like you would do for your own planner. Model this behavior by having you both do it at the table together. Don’t aim for perfection. Allow them to see it is a journey that sometimes it works out and sometimes, life gets in the way. Next week, do it again. 

Daily Plan – This designs what the day will look like for your student. When they know there is play practice from 4-6pm and it isn’t a surprise, they start to have a plan to bring a better snack since they won’t be eating dinner until much later that day. They will also be able to identify when they need to schedule homework.

Grade Tracker – This generates a visual for you and your student to see the grades written out. Yes, the grades are in the computer, but again, if the child has to write it down and look at it in the binder, the grades will tend to have a more upward trend. Keeping it in the computer grade book is easier to gloss over. 

Study Schedule – This sets kids up to make a successful study habit for now and the future as well. 

Reading Tracker – This printable lays out the benchmarks that are needed to meet successful reading accomplishments by year end. This is one that is geared toward elementary students. 

Password Tracker – You think keeping track of passwords is hard for you?  It is really rough for students as well.  This helps your student keep track of all the online passwords that they need to use on a daily basis. This is geared towards high school students. 

Notes – Write down any thoughts or ideas that you or your child think of and don’t want to forget. It’s an adorable page and saves trying to keep track of hundreds of sticky notes!

Daily Tasks – Here the high school students focus on more going on than just school, reading and homework. This is for them to start tracking their activities, water intake, shopping lists, jobs and anything else that needs to get done. 

Important Dates – This printable page aims for all the kids to track. Elementary school students will track field days, Fall Festivals and Science Fairs. Middle school students will track larger tests, projects, musicals and sports. High school students will use it for Homecoming, Prom, SAT dates, History Day deadlines and more. Moms will want to track it all, including holidays .

Monthly Goals – Writing down goals is so important.  It allows your kids to start setting goals on a monthly basis with deadlines while realizing that there needs to be actionable steps to get there. Can you map all of that out? 

Fitness Goals – The focus shouldn’t be solely on scholastics. Sure, your kids need all the tools to help set them up for academic success, but it is important to have a well-balanced life.  This is a great tool for high school students as they start to track their over health and fitness to keep it in check. Hopefully, their health is in the forefront of their minds as they choose between fruit and chips. 

Friends Contacts – Generally, the parents will want to keep the contact information of friends, just in case they need to reach the parents in case of emergency.  Older kids will probably have phones and won’t log that information into a sheet like this, but you may still want it. 

Friends Birthdays – Being a good friend means recognizing their special days. This printable page will help track upcoming birthdays. This also helps the family budget any upcoming gifts and will minimize surprise expenses. 

2022-2023 School Year Calendars – Allows you to plan ahead and get organized from the start. These calendars have enough room to write down exams, playdates and practices. Don’t forget to snag the 2024 Yearly Calendar for easy fill in for all the sports and activities that come up.

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Another school year is about to start. But this one is not going to be your traditional kind of back-to-school year.

Things have been so unpredictable lately, and it’s been the same with the schools. We are not sure if we are going to have in-person classes, online classes, or a mix of the two.

In such a case, it is more than important to have a handy tool that can help you stay organized, productive, and creative.

This student planner printable will help you do just that since it comes filled with pages to help you keep track of your school activities.

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No matter how you decide to spend this school year, it should be exciting for students and teachers to get back to school , to the books, assignments, tests and everything school related.

This free printable student planner is a wonderful resource that you can use to keep track of everything that will be happening in the upcoming academic year.

Related: Free Printable Homeschool Planner

There will be tests, exams, assignments, projects, activities, and so much more. This planner makes it convenient and easy to keep everything at your fingertips.

Setting your daily routine as well as a weekly and monthly routine will help students stay on track with their studies.

It is ideal for older kids or college students. When you download this free printable planner , you will find it filled with everything students need to stay on top of everything school related.

STUDENT PLANNER BINDER SUPPLIES

Once you download this student planner printable, you can put together this student binder using the following or similar supplies:

• 3 Ring Binder
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• Heavy Weight 32 Lb Paper
• Divider Tabs

WHAT’S INCLUDED IN THIS PRINTABLE STUDENT PLANNER?

This student planner covers very basic components to help you stay organized and productive during your school year.

Here are the pages included in this free student planner printable binder:

• Monthly Calendar (Undated 2 Page Spread)
• Daily Schedule
• Weekly Schedule
• Assignment Schedule
• Class Schedule
• Exam Schedule
• Reading Log
• Grade Tracker
• Project Schedule
• Homework Schedule

This free printable student planner PDF is perfect to start your academic school year.

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Let’s look into some of sections of this premium student planner in more detail:

First thing when you download this student planner printable, you will notice this cute cover page . This colorful cover page can be printed on heavy thick card stock paper so that you can get study support.

UNDATED MONTHLY PLANNER

Monthly Planner is 2 page spread and comes with 12 months of the academic year. Starting from August all the way to July.

Since these are undated you can use it over and over again every year. Plan your months easily with this 2 page monthly spread. There’s plenty of space to write in those boxes.

The notes section on the right hand side can be used to write down important notes and things to do.

WEEKLY PLANNER

Weekly Planner comes with the days of the week listed on the left hand side. The week starts from Sunday to Saturday.

Right hand side can be used to write the main points about assignments, class and due date.

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If you have any tests scheduled in that week, write them down in the section below along with the date that the test is scheduled.

The notes section on the bottom can be used to write down any notes about that week, assignment or the tests.

PROJECT PLANNER

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Need to complete a project? Use this project planner to make sure you have everything you need to make sure you are on the right track.

With this project planner, you can write down the subject, the due date, and all the project details.

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Write the main points and to do list in the To do List below that section.

Next section can be used to write down all the materials and resources you will need for that project. Below is the notes section where you can write important notes about the project.

WEEKLY SCHEDULE

Just like monthly spread, you can use this weekly schedule to plan your week’s tasks. You can use these pages to get the glimpse of the important tasks for the week.

On top right hand side, you can write the week for your reference. Right hand section has the Notes and To Do List for you to write down important notes and things to do.

ASSIGNMENT SCHEDULE

Other sections included in this student planner are assignment schedule, class schedule, exam schedule, reading log, grade tracker, goal tracker, homework schedule etc.

HOW TO PRINT STUDENT PLANNER PRINTABLE?

Although most of the pages included in this planner binder will be useful, but if you think you don’t need any pages, simply skip printing them.

As for printing, you can print the pages on one side of the page or go with back to back printing .

For back to back printing, make sure to follow these instructions on How to Print Letter Size Printables Back to Back

And that’s it. Simply print the pages and put them together in this binder. This planner has everything you need to stay on top of your homeschooling plan .

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• Have a good night's sleep
• Eat a nutritious breakfast
• Learn to write his/her name with upper and lower case letters
• Learn his/her phone number
• Practice tying shoes
• Learn to put straws in drink boxes
• Work on Fine Motor Skill Activities (play with Playdough, build with Legos, color, cut paper, draw...)
• READ A STORY TO YOUR CHILD EVERY DAY.
• Weekly Homework Packets are due on Mondays.  New Weekly Homework Packets will be sent home on Mondays.
• Weekly Homework Packet will include 1) Weekly homework choices handout,  2) "letter of the week" handwriting practice, and 3) RAH
• Children will need an adult to help read them the directions for the homework.
• Complete homework in pencil.
• Parents please check and sign your child's homework.
• Due Mondays
• Read a book to your child every day and record the name of the book on the RAH sheet.
• Have child bring completed RAH sheet in "Homework Folder" on Mondays.
• If you have misplaced your RAH sheet, you may record the books on any sheet of paper and turn it in.  
• Read the book inside the red bag to your child a few times during the week.
• In the journal, have child draw picture of character(s) from story, or favorite event in the story.
• Discuss the character(s) in the story with your child.  Is the character nice, brave, smart, mean...?  Parents can write response for child, or child can write response.  Response should be at least 2 sentences.

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Meet sheriff's captain kenneth binder, santa clara county sheriff's office west valley division also covers los altos hills and saratoga., rachel stern , patch staff.

Unlike most cities in Santa Clara County, Cupertino doesn’t have its own police department.

Instead, it utilizes the Sheriff's Office West Valley Patrol Division.

"We have a community oriented philosophy, to meet the needs of the community through neighborhood watch groups and schools,” said Santa Clara County sheriff's captain Kenneth Binder, who has headed the division since March 19.

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Also covering Saratoga and Los Altos Hills, the division's offices are located at 1601 S. De Anza Blvd. #148, in Cupertino. It boasts sheriff's traffic accident reconstruction specialists, who go to any accident involving a fatality or collision, as well as an on-call SWAT team division.

Binder was slated to begin the position in January, but postponed his start date after being accepted to a prestigious 10-week long FBI Law Academy, which deals with physical training, leadership and best practices for law enforcement. 

He succeeds Carl Neusel, who left the position after being promoted to the rank of assistant sheriff for the Administrative Division of the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office, said sheriff's spokesman Sgt. Jose Cardoza.

Now Binder works with 84 positions, including personnel, contractors and city managers in the municipalities that contract with the sheriff's office for public safety services.

"All city managers are fantastic,” said Binder. “They're bright individuals that have a genuine concern for the community.”

There are a few unique characteristics of the patrol overseeing the area. For example, there is one school resource officer assigned to nine schools, said Binder.

The officer works with special programs, such as a 36-hour long Teen Academy that teaches about law enforcement, and other three-hour seminars such as a "bully and respect program," an Internet safety course, and a course on the dangers of drugs and alcohol.

Sheriff's deputies will also give presentations to seniors about avoiding fraud scams. Three deputies gave a presentation at a local senior center recently, Binder said. 

“The Sheriff’s Office really enjoys serving the needs of the West Valley community,” said Binder, a few hours before heading to a Saratoga City Council meeting.

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Opinion | Parental help with homework might solve student math woes | READER COMMENTARY

One thing glaringly absent from the article regarding efforts to change how students learn math in Baltimore’s public schools ( “Baltimore’s math scores consistently trail Maryland’s. Here’s city schools’ 5-year plan for improvement.” June 12) is the missing importance of a parent working with their child doing the homework.

The planners speak of individual teams arranged according to student progress, with such smaller teams providing attention where needed. But there will be no better team than the bond of a parent working with their child on homework.

Instead, the plan described is another rocket science approach — with percentage benchmarks and multiple teacher-pupil segments. They all amount to the latest high-cost dart throwing at the same basic target of teaching basic math that hasn’t changed for centuries. Algebra is the basic math of problem solving, which the planners themselves are having a problem with.

— Charles Herr, New Oxford, Pennsylvania

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High School Used $10K Grant To Hand Out ‘Chest Binders’ At Local Pride Parade, Stock Library With LGBTQ Books

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A New Mexico high school used $10,000 in grant funds to purchase “chest binders” and pro-LGBTQ books for its library, emails show.

Centennial High School received the grant from a pro-LGBT nonprofit, It Gets Better, to construct a “gender-inclusive closet” that would provide “supplies and clothes for trans and gender non-conforming students,” according to an announcement. Yet the school appears to have used the money for a different purpose, instead spending $8,370 on “chest binders” to hand out at a “Pride Day event,” communications between Las Cruces Public Schools’ (LCPS) legal support department and the New Mexico Freedoms Alliance, a civil liberty watchdog, reveal.

It Gets Better is “an organization with a mission to uplift, empower, and connect lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer youth around the globe.” In 2022, the organization awarded 50 grants in 40 states, with each school that applied receiving the full $10,000. (RELATED: How The Internet’s Favorite Pro-Trans Doctor Is Convincing Kids To Mutilate Themselves)

Ashley McClure, an independent storytelling assistant for the Independent Women’s Forum (IWF), first learned of the $10,000 grant for the “gender-inclusive closet” after hearing about it from another IWF Storyteller . The IWF obtained documents through the New Mexico Freedoms Alliance, which were then shared with the Daily Caller News Foundation.

“That just shows that building a trans closet, like building neutral bathrooms, that’s not a grassroots thing. It’s these nonprofits funding it,” McClure told the DCNF.

Participants watch the DC Pride Parade on Saturday, June 8, 2024 in Washington, District of Columbia in Logan Circle. (Photo by Aaron Schwartz / Middle East Images / Middle East Images via AFP) (Photo by AARON SCHWARTZ/Middle East Images/AFP via Getty Images)

The New Mexico Freedoms Alliance filed a public records request in April of 2024 and found that Centennial High School did not use that grant money to open a “gender-inclusive closet.”

U.S. schools are stocking up on “gender-affirming” gear in an attempt to aid students with their gender identity.

Despite the grant not being used specifically for the “transgender closet,” Centennial High School still opened a closet that is open to all students, according to McClure.

LCPS’ legal support department told the New Mexico Freedoms Alliance that $8,370 of the $10,000 grant money was used to purchase “chest binders” that were handed out at the first-ever Pride Parade in October of 2023 as part of the Southern New Mexico two-week long Pride celebration, according to the emails obtained by the Alliance and shared with the IWF. The remaining $1,630 of the grant money was used to purchase LGBTQ+ books for the school’s library and $73.52 on a pizza party.

One book to be added to the school’s library, “Felix Ever After” involves a transgender male figure, according to IWF. Another called “Simon vs The Homo Sapiens Agenda” is about a high-schooler who is a closeted homosexual exploring explicit themes.

“ You know, everyone’s always talking about how schools are underfunded, but you know the fact that they chose to spend their money on those things just shows the clear ideological agenda , ” McClure told the DCNF. 

It Gets Better awarded grants to other schools across the U.S. to push pro-LGBTQ initiatives through school-based projects.

Telluride Middle/High School in Colorado used their $10,000 to change bathrooms into being gender-neutral. A Hawaii school used their grant to establish a program to educate parents on having LGBTQ-related conversations.

It Gets Better did not respond to the DCNF’s request for comment. Centennial High School and the New Mexico Freedoms Alliance referred the DCNF to LCPS’ comments on the grant money.

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