1. Learning Objective Agenda: 1. Announcements 2. Goal Setting Practice
This week we will learn the importance of setting goals, and some strategies to set and accomplish both short-term and long-term goals.
Agenda:
1. Announcements
2. Goal Setting Practice
3. Writing Activity

2. This Week’s Announcements
Weds. Sept. 26th- B.E.S.T. College BHS Cafeteria 6:30-8:30PM
Find out what you want to do and where you want to go after high school! Meet with college and career recruiters, find out about scholarship opportunities from colleges, and more.
Buy your BISD Hope Strong t-shirts for $15. Order forms are in the front office. Please give money to Mr. Gordon

3. How DO I achieve my Goals?
Remember- Goals are personal results that a person hopes to achieve in the future. Not every wish can be a goal.

4. How DO I achieve my Goals?
To help identify goals and form a plan, ask yourself, “Is it… Specific- What do I want to accomplish? Measurable- Can I chart my progress? How will I know when I have reached my goal? Achievable- How will it get done? Can you finish in the time given? Realistic- Is it worthwhile? Why is this goal significant to me? Timely- When do you want to be finished?

5. Let’s practice
The easiest way to accomplish a goal up is to break it up into smaller parts and set time limits.
Let’s say your short-term goal is to get your driver’s license by Spring Break. Some steps could be:
Be at least 15 years old.
Complete the application and provide proof of identity.
Complete the written exam.
Pay the $16 learner’s permit fee

6. Let’s practice
Let’s say your long-term goal is to get accepted and attend Texas A&M University. Some steps could be:
Practice and take the SAT exam.
Gather letters of recommendations.
Complete the application process and pay the $75 application fee.
Pack your bags.

7. Writing Activity
Now using the six goals that you wrote down last class, create steps and time limits to accomplish those goals.