Goals and Responsibilities

By SUHI School Counseling Staff and SDSU Interns

Learning Objectives
I will be able to distinguish the differences
between short-term and long-term goals.
I will understand what S.M.A.R.T Goals are.
I will successfully create a S.M.A.R.T goal by
using my progress report card.

Red Devil Way

Goal Ice Breaker

3 volunteers take turns shooting paper ball
into a short goal and long goal.
Each volunteer gets two chances to score
each goal.
Debrief activity, discuss differences between
short-term & long-term goals and the
importance of setting goals.

Short-term and Long-term goals

Short-term Goals
Can be achieved in a short period of
time.
Example: 1 day to 5 weeks

Long-term Goals
Requires a longer period of time to
achieve.
Example: 1 year to lifetime

Requires immediate motivation and

attention.

Usually involves multiple short-term

goals to attain.

Something that you want to achieve

in the near future.

Requires careful planning,

concentration, and motivation.

The Secret to Success

Many of us have written goals before, yet still
had difficulty accomplishing them

There is an easier way to accomplish our goals

S.M.A.R.T. Goals

S.M.A.R.T Goals
Specific
Who, what, where, when, & why?

Measureable
Create concrete criteria for measuring progress towards achieving
your goals (ex., how much, how many).
Achievable
When you know what your goals are, you begin to figure out ways
that you can make them come true.
Relevant
Why is this goal important to you?
Timely
When do you plan to reach your goal(s)?

Why S.M.A.R.T. Goals?

Writing S.M.A.R.T. goals helps us see our
goals clearly.

S.M.A.R.T. goals help us lay out a plan to

accomplish our goals successfully.

Goal Setting Activity

Review progress report cards
Choose a course in which you want
to improve your grade by creating
S.M.A.R.T. goals.

Step 1: What is your goal?

Improve my math grade

Based on your progress report card grades, brainstorm a

goal you would like to accomplish.
After writing your foundation goal, you can turn it into
a S.M.A.R.T. goal.

Step 2: Specific (S.M.A.R.T.)

I want to increase my math grade from a D to a C by the end of the semester.

How can you rewrite your goal so that it is SPECIFIC?

Step 3: Measurable (S.M.A.R.T.)

I will measure/track my goal by earning at least 85% on my biweekly math tests.

I will know that Ive reach my goal when I received an overall grade of 75% on my
math course.

How will you track your goal and how will you know that
you have successfully met your goal?

Step 4: Achievable (S.M.A.R.T.)

Achieving my goal is realistic with effort and commitment because I have the
support of my teachers, peers, and after school tutoring.

What skills and resources do I have to accomplish my goal?

What skills and/or resources do I need to accomplish my goal?

Step 5: Relevant (S.M.A.R.T)

My goal is important to me because I want to remain A-G eligible and attend college.

Why is your goal important to you?

Step 6: Timely (S.M.A.R.T.)

I will check-in with my math teacher every 2 weeks and discuss my math
grade.

How much time do you need to complete the action

steps associated with your goal?

Take Action!
Distractions

Time management

Find a quiet study place

Using a planner

Take Responsibility for Achieving your goals

Pair and Share

Find a partner next to you and
take a few minutes to share a
short-term goal you would like to
accomplish.

Personal Long-term goal

Take time to fill out a
personal long-term
goal you have
2-3 students share

Reminder!
Next lesson on Study Skills and Time
Management

November 21st