The Importance of Setting and Achieving Goals

The first step to setting effective goals is to know what it is you want. The key word in the last sentence is “you”.  It is what you want that is important, not what others want for you or for themselves through you. If you don’t want to achieve your goal, you certainly won’t.  Conversely, if you have a burning desire to achieve your goal, you surely will. Next, focus on outcome, not performance.  Don’t worry about how you are going to achieve your goal, concentrate only on the outcome.  Focus on your vision for the goal category.  Make your goals specific. Make your goals realistic, understand the criteria for effective goals it is time to begin translating your wishlist into a goal plan.

Student Led Conference

Reflection: The student led conference went very well because I made sure to follow all procedures. I made sure to tell my mom everything, and allow my grades to be shown. I told her I would work very hard as well as raise my grades. TO improve the student led conferences I would make it an option to come or do it at home because it was very difficult to bring my parent here.

Goal Setting Worksheet

First Quarter Goal:
- Get all A's
- Pass my classes
- Get a puppy
Semester Goal
- get all A's
How will you make this progress?
- I will do all my work and make sure I study.
- I will always do my homework
Who or what will verify you have reached the goals
-Marcos will verify that I have reached my goals because he's very inspirational with his quotes and his friendship.
-Cynthia will also verify my goals because of her inspirational quote Study My Academics.

SMA ALL DAY

1. Setting goals allows you to have a better life for yourself.
2. It helps you in life to achieve more.
3. I feel great when I achieve my goals.
4. No, because they're your own personal goals
5. I will stay determined for my goals
6. I will have to overcome my addiction to procrastination.
7. I think I'll need support to reach my goals

Walk a mile in my shoes

If I could be you, if you could be me
For just one hour, if we could find a way
To get inside each other's mind
If you could see you through my eyes
Instead your own ego I believe you'd be
I believe you'd be surprised to see
That you've been blind
Walk a mile in my shoes
just walk a mile in my shoes
Before you abuse, criticize and accuse
Then walk a mile in my shoes
Now if we spend the day
Throwin' stones at one another
'Cause I don't think, 'cause I don't think
Or wear my hair the same way you do
Well, I may be common people
But I'm your brother
And when you strike out
You're tryin' to hurt me
It's hurtin' you, Lord HAVE mercy
Walk a mile in my shoes
just walk a mile in my shoes
Before you abuse, criticize and accuse
Then walk a mile in my shoes
Now there are people on reservations
And out in the ghetto
And brother there, but, for the grace of God
Go you and I, 
If I only had wings of a little angel
Don't you know, I'd fly
To the top of a mountain
And then I'd cry, cry, cry
Walk a mile in my shoes
just walk a mile in my shoes
Before you abuse, criticize and accuse
Then walk a mile in my shoes (3X)

This was a very inspirational song because it made me consider thinking of it in someone elses point of view. 

PQRST

The PQRST Method. This five step process helps you synthesize reading materials and prepare for a test. This is a good to do with study partner or group, but you could do it on your own. Begin this process several days before the exam.

1) Preview: look over the course syllabus, your written notes, and the headings and sub-headings of the assigned reading. This provides an overview of the content and concept you will be studying.

2)Question: develop a list of questions, including those

- Created from the headings and subheadings in the reading

- From your written notes

- Discussed in class

- Provided at the end of chapters

- Given on the study guide (if one is provided)

- That you have about the topic

*For example, if a major heading or subheading is "phase of the moon" then ask yourself, what are the phases of the moon.

3)Read: Read the assigned reading and your written notes, and look for answers to your study questions. Headings and subheadings should help guide your search. Keep an eye out for other information to add to your list of questions. Reflect on what you read, and connect new materials to what you already know.

4)State: in your own words, say aloud and/or write down the answers to your study questions. Use mnemonic devices, concepts such as diagrams, analogies, and/or other study strategies to aid your memory and understanding in this process. A list of study strategies is provided on handout 3.10.3.

5) Test: Answer your study questions without looking at your notes or reading, and then check to see if your answers are correct and complete. Your brain needs to absorb and apply new information, so test and retest over several study sessions.

7 Tips for Taking Tests

Try the following 7 test-king tips on your next quiz or test:
1. Skim over the test, and estimate the amount of time you will spend on each section.
2. Read the directions carefully. What are you being asked to?
3. For multiple choice questions, read and answer the choice before marking your answer.
4. If you are not sure of the answer, read the choices again. If you are still not sure, move on to the next question. After answering the questions you are sure of, go back to any you have skipped.
5. Eliminate the answer choice that you know are wrong. Then choose your answer from the ones that remain.
6. When you asked to fill in blanks, substitute one of the choices into the blank at a time, and read the resulting sentence(s). Which choice sounds right?
7. For your essay question, first jot down the main points you want to make, and use these as an outline for your essay. Afterwards, read it through. Does your answer make sense, and is it reasonably complete?

Weekly Progress: 3

I am always trying to work towards my goals in whatever I do. I try to study and I make sure I do all my homework. I'm also going to Six Flags on my birthday with my friends so that'll be cheeked off. I'm dying my hair soon so that'll be checked off. I do stretches everyday, and try to do yoga and practice violin. I am also trying to do what I can to meet my favorite celebrities

Six Pillars of Character

Six Pillars of Character
1. Trustworthiness
2. Respect
3. Responsibility
4. Fairness
5. Caring
6. Citizenship

Trustworthiness
- Be honest
- Don't deceive, cheat, or steal
- Be reliable -- do what you say you'll do
- Have the courage to do the right thing
- Build a good reputation
- Be loyal -- stand by your family, friends, and country

Respect
Treat others with respect; follow the Golden Rule
- Be tolerant and accepting of differences.
- Use good manners, not bad language
- Be considerate of those feelings of others
- Don't threaten, hit or hurt anyone
- Deal peacefully with anger, insults, and disagreements

Responsibility
Do what you are supposed to do
- Plan ahead
- Preserve: keep on trying!
- Always do your best
- Use self-control
- Be self disciplined
- Think before you act -- consider the consequences
- Be accountable for your words, actions, and attitudes
- Set a good example for others

Fairness
Play by the rules
- Take turns and share
- Be open-minded; listen to others
- Don't take advantage of others
- Don't blame others carelessly
- Treat all people fairly

Caring
Be kind
- Be compassionate and show you care
- Express gratitude
- Forgive others
- Forgive others
- Help people in need

Citizenship
Do your share to make your school and community better
- Cooperate
- Get involved in community affairs
- Stay informed; vote
- Be a good neighbor
- Obey laws and rules
- Respect authority

Progress Report:2

I am trying my best to ensure my goals will all be done. I try to go to amusement parks and what not. I like to make sure I have time to study so I can get my straight A's. I make sure I do all my homework and make sure I achieve all I can. I try to make sure I can join a club and sports, next semester.

GOALS:

For my goals, I am trying to work hard in everything I do so I can be able to enjoy my life to the fullest with these goals. I study and make sure I do all my work so I can make sure I get all A's and graduate. I also attempt to meet celebrities and go to amusement parks with my friends!

Goals Reflection

I haven't done any except to do all my homework and study so I can have all A's to graduate to get a degree. That's pretty much it. I hope to make sure I achieve all my goals because honestly that's all I can ask in life.