An Odd on, and related to "keeper of Intel" (a VERY good idea btw) - a Good habit to get into is keeping a log (Journal). Probably easier to start at school than later.

I'm NOT talking about feelings (although you can put them in if you want) - go to the book store, and get a Lab Notebook type journal - numbered pages, BOUND. Then keep notes "If it's not written down, it didn't happen" - Keep it in INK, and fill the pages - NEVER erase, (single strike through so folks can read it is OK) - Date every page, etc

You'll be surprised how it helps. 6 months later (or even years) you can get a piece of info that you are looking for. PLUS, if you ever end up in court, if you do it religiously, the logs can actually become legal evidence