ClassTracker planners continue to be an essential component of teaching organizational skills to Hamlin middle school students. Even though we have a 1:1 iPad program in Grades 6-8 and we were tempted by the myriad electronic planner/organizer apps out there, we have found that using a paper system supports our students independently managing their work. By physically writing down assignments for oneself, a student makes a stronger connection to what is being asked of her; often the practice of writing alone triggers a student to ask clarifying questions about the assignment.

Middle School Head, Hamlin School

"I am not a very organized student but my ClassTracker planner really helps. Without it I would be in deep trouble. I love having all my assignments listed in one place so there is no confusion on what’s due. When I actually use the planner I am much more successful in completing my homework. I like that there’s room to not only write what’s due but also for upcoming events."

9th grade student

"In 15 years of teaching, I've never seen kids use a planner as effectively as they do their ClassTrackers. Since adopting ClassTrackers, I have noticed that students are on top of their assignments and turn in more homework."

Social Studies Teacher, Tamalpais High School

"It's wonderful that ClassTracker is an assignment book that students actually use. They know what and when things are due. Students are more organized and responsible as a result."

Mathematics Teacher, Tamalpais High School

"I like how it is personalized to our school. Also, we can give feedback about the planners, and the company will make it even better the next year."

Student, The Hamlin School

“This planner has definitely been the best I’ve had. I like the medium size because it is convenient but spacious enough to fit all the information I need. Also, the layout of the pages is perfectly customized for a college student. The activities area is extremely useful because between playing ultimate, rushing a frat, playing intramurals, and the other clubs I’ve joined, it’s helped me stay on top of things and remember all of my meetings and practices. I think the simplicity of the planner is what makes it so attractive.”

Freshman, California Polytechnic State University

"I am a sophomore and a very good student, and I love to be organized. This year’s planner is amazing! I like it because it shows what I have to do for every single class, and it is very neat and visually pleasing. I use the planner every single day, and I honestly couldn't live without it. Thank you so much for designing such a fantastic planner!!!"

10th grade student

Our ClassTracker planners have been a godsend for our students, parents, and faculty.  I’ve gotten more positive feedback about the planners than probably anything else I’ve done at the school!  Our schedule can be complicated, and the planners have helped our students better plan and organize their classes, assignments, to-do lists, and more.

Dean of Students, Priory School

For a number of reasons, we believe that it's important for middle schoolers to have a central place in which to write themselves reminders. While we post assignments online for reference at home, and for students who are absent, the pause at the end of a class period for students to write in their planners is an important moment for clarification and for integration of learning, as well as an opportunity for teachers to become aware of students who may not be registering instructions.  Middle schoolers also have busy lives with more than homework to keep track of; the planner is a place to write down those reminders, and research points to the value of tactile engagement in the writing process as an aid to memory.

Director of Upper School, Katherine Delmar Burke School

I heartily endorse the amount of flexibility and support ClassTracker has given us; how much our kids want and use the paper planner (even in the digital age); ClassTracker’s ideas about improving the planner based on feedback from users; the price, even when ordering extras; how ClassTracker incorporates student artwork to make the planners unique to Redwood High School.

Assistant Principal, Redwood High School