What this study schedule template is for
A study schedule turns 'I should study' into specific sessions with specific topics. Students who plan their week study more often, in shorter blocks, and spread subjects out, which is exactly what memory research says works best. This template gives each day six slots you can set to your own times, alongside a test dates table and a checklist of topics to cover this week.
It works for midterms, finals, AP and state tests: print one per week, or fill in the Word version and share it with a parent or advisor.
What's on the template
- Name, week, first test date and a goal for the week
- Weekly grid: six sessions a day, Monday to Sunday, with a time column you set yourself
- Test dates table: subject, test, date and time
- Topics to cover this week checklist with tick boxes
How to use it
- Write in test dates first, so the weeks closest to each one get the most sessions for that subject.
- Block out fixed commitments (school, clubs, work, meals) by shading them, then set realistic times for the session rows.
- Plan 25 to 40 minute sessions with a break between them. Six short sessions beat one long evening.
- Put a specific topic in each box, such as 'Biology: cell division, quiz myself' rather than just 'Biology'.
- Mix subjects across the week and come back to each topic a few days later. Tick off the checklist as you go.
Example of a filled-in section
Example: a 10th grade student's Tuesday.
Each session names an active task (quiz, questions, recall), not just a subject.
Tips from the classroom
- Use active methods: self-quizzing, practice questions and explaining out loud beat re-reading and highlighting.
- Leave one session free each week to catch up, so one missed evening does not wreck the plan.
- Teachers: hand this out with a list of topics per test so students know what to put in the boxes.
- Put the timetable somewhere visible at home. A plan in a bag does not get followed.
- Review the week on Sunday: move anything you skipped into next week's plan and give extra sessions to the topics you found hardest in self-quizzes.
Download it free
Editable Word and PDF, US Letter, ready to print. No account needed.
Make the study notes to go with it
Enter your topic and grade and LessonHQ writes it for you in about a minute, aligned to your standards. Edit it, then export to Word, Google Docs or PDF.
Make the study notes to go with it βFrequently asked questions
How do I make a study schedule?
Start with test dates, block out fixed commitments, then fill short sessions (25 to 40 minutes) with specific topics, mixing subjects and revisiting each one a few days later.
How many hours a day should I study?
Quality matters more than hours. Two to three focused hours on a weekday, split into short sessions with breaks, is plenty for most high school students in the run-up to finals.
Can I change the times and days?
Yes. The Word version is fully editable: type your own times into the session column and rename or add rows as needed.
Can LessonHQ make the study notes too?
Yes. The study guide generator makes one-page study guides and the test generator makes practice tests for any topic and grade.