Goal Setting
11A 1.6
Do Now
Answer on your worksheet:
Have you ever set a goal for yourself?
What was it? Did you achieve it?
Key Takeaways
Setting goals that are SMART will increase my chance of achieving them.
There are many ways my mentor can support me in reaching my goals. It’s important that I tell them how I want them to help.
ACE Structure
Today you will create two goals and share them with your mentor.
When thinking about goals, there is a structure that I want you to keep in mind. It is called ACE.
Academics
Connections
Extracurriculars
SAT Score – I know your school is preparing you in your classes but is there something more you can do to feel prepared for the SAT?
GPA – No, you cannot change your GPA from the past, but you can raise it. Is there something you can be doing to ensure you are getting the best grades possible? Post-secondary pathways examine junior year grades more closely than any other grade.
Are the friends you are surrounding yourself with pushing you toward reaching your goals or distracting you/ holding you back?
Do you have a relationship with a teacher who would be willing to back you up and write you a positive recommendation letter? Are there other adults that would vouch for you?
Extracurriculars are activities you do after/outside of school. Are there any you want to join? Extracurricular activities are helpful for many reasons. They can help you:
How to set S.M.A.R.T. Goals
Specific | What exactly is the goal? What steps will you take to reach it? |
Measurable | How will you be able to tell that you reached your goal? |
Attainable | Is the goal something you can accomplish this year? |
Relevant | Is the goal important to you enough for you to stay motivated? |
Time-bound | When will you complete the goal by?– Give a specific deadline. |
Weak example:
I will get an A in Algebra this year.
Strong example:
I will bring my D- in Algebra up to a C- by the end of this marking period by going to tutoring each Tuesday and turning in my assignments.
How to set S.M.A.R.T. Goals
Take 6 minutes to create
1 personal goal and
1 academic goal using the S.M.A.R.T. framework.
Record your goals on your worksheet.
Be ready to share out!
Specific | What exactly is the goal? What steps will you take to reach it? |
Measurable | How will you be able to tell that you reached your goal? |
Attainable | Is the goal something you can accomplish this year? |
Relevant | Is the goal important to you enough for you to stay motivated? |
Time-bound | When will you complete the goal by?– Give a specific deadline. |
ROLES OF A MENTOR
Turn and Talk: Which role(s) do you want your mentor to play in supporting you with your goals?
Guide
Identify the steps necessary to reach my goal.
Thought-Partner
Be a listener & someone I can bounce ideas off/get new ideas from. Someone to help me make a pro/con list and evaluate options.
Investigator
Locate opportunities and resources that will help me reach my goal.
Cheerleader
Encourage me to do my best and remind me of my strengths.
Relationship Driver
Check in with me to offer support.
Mentor Connection
My high point is….
My low point is….
2. What is your academic goal? What is your personal goal? Which mentoring roles can your mentor take on to help support you?
My academic goal is….
My personal goal is…
You can help support me by …
Extend
What is one new thing you learned about your mentor?
Which part of your mentor’s response did you really like? Why?