If you don't know where you are going, you might wind up someplace else. -Yogi Berra Goal Setting

Objectives Explore the difference between a wish and a goal GPA Define and learn how to set goals (short, mid- range, and long-range) using the GPA format Learn the importance of planning How goal setting can support promotion from grade 10 to 11 Review transcripts

What is a wish? A. A wish is out of your control and there is no definite plan in place. B. A wish can be short-term, long-term or mid- range. C. A wish is completely in your control.

How many credits must a 10th grader earn (minimum) to be promoted to grade 11? A. 10 B. 14 C. 12

What are the promotion requirements for students to move from 10 th to 11 th grade? A. Pass English I, English II and 2 math, science or social studies classes and have at least 12 credits B. Pass English I, English II, 1 math, 1 science and 1 social studies class and have at least 12 credits C. Pass English I and English II and have at least 12 credits

How many credits (minimum) do you need to graduate? A. 22 B. 24 C. 26

Wish and a Goal Overview Wishes are based on variables that you DO NOT control. I wish that the weather was always perfect and there were no storms. Goals are based on variables that you DO control. If I want to lose weight I can say that my goal is to exercise for thirty minutes a day. I have control over the amount of time I spend exercising. If I intend to get a certain grade on an exam, then that would be a goal because I control the amount of studying and preparation that I do. Remember, the key is CONTROL

Wish versus Goal Something you want to be true May be impossible There is no plan to make it come true Not likely to come true Something you want to be true It is possible for you to make it come true A plan can be done to make it come true You may need help May take a short time May take a long time

Examples Losing weight. Every day was a vacation day. Become taller. Graduate from high school. Own a BMW. Attend a concert. Run faster. Read every day. Live in a city larger than Raleigh.

Types of goals Short-range goal can be done in 1 day.  Example: I will arrive on time to class. Mid-range goal takes more than 1 day.  Example: I will earn a C on my next test. Long-range goal can take months or years.  Example: I will earn a C or better in English 2.

The Goal Roller Coaster Friends Parents Teachers Boss Tutors Neighbor / Mentor Extended family/siblings Faith-based community Smart Lunch School counselors Job shadowing Job or career fair Scholarships/ Financial Aid What processes or people support your goals? Hinder your progress?

Goal Setting Outline: GPA Format GOAL Describe your GOAL. Is it short-range, mid-range, long- range?  Over the next 3 years earn a GPA no less than a B /3.0 PLAN Explain your PLAN. What action will you take to make that goal come true?  Learn how to take good notes. Ask for help. ACTION What ACTION steps will you have to take to make sure your goal is achieved? Can you list 3 action steps?  Create a study group from class.  Remember a goal may require assistance and asking for help can be an action step.

Our Goal for You is Promotion Describe your promotion goal. Is it short- range, mid-range, long-range?  Short-range – know your promotion requirements  Mid-range – pass all of your courses this semester  Long-range – have completed a total of 12 or more credits by the end of this year

Our Goal for You is Promotion Explain your plan. What action will you take to make that goal come true?  I will schedule time at home so that I can study and socialize with my friends.  Take my own notes before attending class.  Call a friend for help.  Ask my family members to read with me.  Use audio books to support my reading. What else can you do?

Our Goal for You is Promotion What steps will you have to take to make sure your goal is achieved?  Use SMART lunch  Ask for help  Read each night  Complete assignments on time  Monitor my progress using my SPAN, my transcript and report cards

Is Our Promotion Goal for you Achievable? : Transcript Review Promotion requirements from Grade 10 to 11 English 1 English 2 One credit in math One credit in social studies One credit in science 7 additional credits 12 total credits (minimum)

Review of Handouts Transcript? Why it is important to receive it now? How is the Now and Then handout tied to transcript review? (green handout) GPA format for goal setting (green) Sophomore Cheat Sheet of Important Information (yellow)

PLAN –designed for 10 th graders Over time, the PLAN and the ACT measure college readiness skills. Lowest score is 1 and highest is 32. PLAN takes the number of questions you answered correctly and translates into a number between 1 and 32. Your composite score is simply the average of your test scores in English, Mathematics, Reading, and Science (rounded to a whole number). The two scores directly under English and math only range from 1 to 16. They tell you how well you did in two specific areas and DO NOT necessarily equal your English or Math test scores.

PLAN –designed for 10 th graders Estimated ACT score range is a prediction Use the back of the Score Report for some ideas on improving your scores in the different subject areas.

Thank you, Class of 2016!