First Quarter Goal Setting

In this assignment, you will think about your own strengths and challenges, and use that information to set a goal for yourself for the first quarter of the school year. Your goal should be a SMART goal. SMART stands for Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound. Your goal can be about school, sports, friendships, or anything else important to you. You will also reflect on how you can use your strengths to help you reach your goal and how you will handle any challenges that come up.

First, let's think about what you are already good at and what you find challenging. This will help you choose a goal that makes sense for you.

What is one strength you have? (This could be something you are good at, like being organized, working well with others, or staying positive.)

What is one challenge you have? (This could be something you want to get better at, like turning in homework on time, speaking up in class, or making new friends.)

Now, use what you wrote above to help you set a SMART goal for the first quarter. Remember, your goal should be:

• Specific: Clearly say what you want to do.
• Measurable: You can track your progress.
• Achievable: It is possible for you to reach.
• Relevant: It matters to you.
• Time-bound: You have a deadline (the end of the first quarter).

Write your SMART goal for the first quarter. Make sure it follows all parts of SMART.

Now, let's reflect on how you can achieve your goal.

How can you use your strength to help you reach your goal?

What could get in your way as you work toward your goal? How will you handle these challenges?

How will you know if you are making progress toward your goal?

Finally, let's think about your thinking! This is called metacognition. It means paying attention to how you plan, monitor, and reflect on your own learning and actions.

What is one thing you can do each week to check in on your progress toward your goal?

If you notice you are not making progress, what is one way you could change your plan to help yourself get back on track?