SMART Goals for 2016

SMART Goals for 2016

1. Specific

   • Skills
     • Use Learner Profiles
       • Communicator
         • Participate in group work
         • Talk to my teacher
         • Participate in class
       • Principled
         • Complete ALL Homework
           • Write all assignments in agenda
             • Write "None" if No Homework
         • Complete all projects
         • Weekly Binder Checks
   • Study
     • Understand Learning Style
     • Focus on Actively Learning
       • Get enough sleep!
       • Eat breakfast!
         • Get to school on-time
       • Ask questions!
         • Who?
         • What?
         • When
         • Where?
       • Take notes!
         • Use Cornell-Style Note-Taking
           • Summarize notes
       • Regularly Test Myself
         • Make quizzes
         • Use flash cards
           • Study with a friend
   • Social
     • Join a Club or Activity
       • SGA
       • Drama
       • Basketball
     • Treat Others with Respect
     • Make friends

2. Measurable

   • What does Success mean to me?
     • 70% or higher on all tests
     • Being committed to Study Goals
       • Using Learning Style that works for me
         • Getting an "A"!!!
         • Demonstrate my learning
           • Daily class participation
         • Finding New Ways to Learn
       • Review Goals Often
       • Ask for help
       • Enjoy learning new things
     • Becoming a model student

3. Attainable

   • Motivation
     • Staying Focused
       • Studying with a snack
       • Having some background noise
     • Avoiding Distractions
       • Staying off social media while studying
       • Turn off my phone while studying.
   • My Action Steps:
     • 1. Write detailed notes during class.
       • 2. Ask questions about things I'm not sure about.
         • 3. Summarize my notes and review them daily.
   • Aspirational
     • Higher than Average Grades
       • NJHS Eligibility
       • Honor Roll Breakfast
     • Bragging Rights

4. Realistic

   • NO EXCUSES EVER!
     • DON'T GIVE UP
       • Ask for encouragement from teachers.
     • I know I can do this!
       • :-)

5. Timely

   • Break down my larger goals into manageable chunks
     • Re-evaluate my goals at the end of each quarter
     • Create outlines for my projects, papers, etc.
       • Create due dates for these items