ASW 10-2: Scholar Success Skills

Learning the Proper Skills and how to set goals to be Successful in Your Educational Journey

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1. Explore and Find Your Passions

• Time to explore
• Don’t overwhelm yourself
• Find one or two clubs or volunteer opportunities and be passionate about them.
• Note: Colleges like to see strong involvement in a few, especially taking on leadership roles rather than minimal time spent in many

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2. Learn for Growth, Not Just Your GPA

• Learn to be passionate about the act of learning
• The more fun you have while learning, the more fun you will learn to have throughout your life
• Just like life - learning is a journey filled with discoveries and lessons, successes and failures, highs and lows, and obstacles to overcome
• Failure is not the end, but rather a new chance to begin again and try something new
• Take stock of where you are, who you are with, and what you are learning to soak it all in

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3. Time Management and Organization Skills

• Remove distractions
• Keep a clean study area to stay organized
• Keep a calendar
• Schedule study sessions
• Create good habits
• Do not multitask
• Set a timer
• Strive to be on time and prepared
• Prioritize the most important tasks
• Recharge your battery – self-care time
• Keep a notebook for assignments

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*What’s something that works for you?

Turned-in

Geometry –

• 10/20 video notes 11/5
• Hmwrk 6
• Hmwrk 13
• 11/2 Class notes

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Chemistry –

• 10/26 & 11/3 notes
• Hmwrk 5
• Hmwrk 9
• Hmwrk 10

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Always remember to connect with your teachers and follow up when you submit late work

Missing Assignments

Assignments due this week:

Geometry –

• Video notes
• Hmwrk 5-2

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English –

• Readings & reflection
• Work on paper due 11/30

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History –

• Ch. 6 presentation
• Study for test 11/30

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DA/AVID –

• TRF notes due Friday
• Ebinder check

Homework

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4. Get Involved in Your Community

• Volunteering adds to your resume and college applications
• Focus on others - Helps you get outside of yourself
• Changing your focus creates happier students
• Improves health
• It helps you explore your interests
• Can help with possible areas of study for college
• Passion can turn into improved studies

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5. Utilize Your Resources –

Together we can move mountains!

• Success cannot be achieved alone.
• Utilize the wealth of resources available to you
• Parents, family, and friends are also great resources
• Look into High School Honor Societies

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6. Prioritize Your Health

• Academic success cannot occur if you are not healthy enough to experience it fully.
• Make the time to exercise, eat balanced meals, and drink plenty of water to stay healthy.
• Sleep is vital for health and brain development
• Carve out time for mindfulness each day
• step away from the screen periodically
• Spend time with family and friends

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8. Empowerment vs. Challenge Perspective –

The Power of a Positive Attitude

Struggling Characteristics

• Victim Mentality: Blame fate or others for outcomes.
• Motivation Issues: Difficulty staying motivated.
• Action Challenges: Rarely identify necessary steps to achieve goals.
• Isolation: Rejects help and works alone.
• Unconscious Decisions: Makes important decisions without awareness.
• Resistance to Learning: Avoids new ideas.
• Emotional Instability: Controlled by strong emotions like anger or anxiety.
• Self-Doubt: Struggles with self-worth and confidence.

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8. Empowerment vs. Challenge Perspective –

The Power of a Positive Attitude

Successful Traits:

• Personal Responsibility: Embraces accountability.
• Self-motivation: Finds inner drive.
• Self-Management: Plans and acts purposefully.
• Interdependence: Builds supportive relationships.
• Self-Awareness: Uses insights to stay on track.
• Lifelong Learning: Continuously seeks knowledge.
• Emotional Intelligence: Manages emotions effectively.
• Self-Belief: Recognizes their value and capabilities.

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9. Understanding How You Learn is Key!

https://testyourself.psychtests.com/testid/3103

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Goal Setting is Key to helping us Succeed

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Golden Rules of Goal Setting:

Five Rules to set yourself up for success:

• Set goals that motivate you
• Use acronym models to set goals (see key point below)
• Set goals in writing
• Make an action plan
• Stick with it!

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Key Point: There are several models to help you get focused and to help you set goals. S.M.A.R.T. Goals and H.A.R.D. Goals are two great models to get you started. It doesn’t matter which method you use; it only matters that you start. Choose the one that works best for you.

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Short-Term & Long-Term

Goal Setting

• A short-term goal is something you want to do in the near future.

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• Long-term goal - something you want to do further in the future.

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Habits to Change or Develop

The seven habits of successful people are:

• Goal oriented
• Results driven
• Action oriented
• People oriented
• Health conscious
• Honest
• Self-disciplined

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Activity Worksheets or Personal Projects

• Goal-setting worksheets:
• Complete one sheet for long-term goals
• Complete one sheet for short-term goals
• Example of goals:
• Getting 4.0 GPA by the end of quarter 4/semester 2
• Getting accepted to 4-year university
• Becoming a registered nurse
• Personal idea: create a goal-oriented vision board
• Magazine cutouts
• Brainstorming (i.e., Be kind, Exercise, Get More Sleep, Eat Healthy, Study More)
• Creative artboards
• Digital boards

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