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HE HELP LPING ING YO YOUR UR CH CHIL ILD D SE SET T GO GOALS ALS De Zavala vala Cou ouns nsel elors ors Decemb cember er 12, 2017 17

TH THE PUR E PURPO POSE SE OF G F GOAL AL SETTIN TTING � Goal setting gives us a clear idea of what it is we want. When we set goals, we are putting a plan into place for our future. � Goals help us believe in ourselves and gives us the inspiration to aim for things we never thought possible. � Goal setting makes us accountable. When we put it in writing, we have to take action to complete it.

WH WHO S O SETS ETS GO GOALS ALS? People who want to be successful set goals. Goals provide a sense of focus and direction.

TYP TYPES ES OF OF GO GOALS ALS � SMART Goals o S-specific o Measurable o A-attainable o R-realistic o T-timely � Goals that motivate you; they are important to you � Examples-grades, education, career, behavior, sports

WH WHEN EN TO TO SE SET T GO GOAL ALS NOW is a good time to set goals!!! � Beginning of the new year � Beginning of the school year � Preparing for report cards, exams, state assessments, standardized tests � Transition to MS � Transition to HS � ANYTIME!

GOAL GOAL-SETTIN SETTING G AT AT DE DE ZA ZAVA VALA LA � Counselors conducted beginning of the year lessons with 4 th and 5 th grade to help set goals for the beginning of the school year. � Counselors will be conducting classrooms lessons in January on goal setting for Kindergarten-5 th grade. o Kindergarten-3 rd grade will set specific goals for school and home. 4 th and 5 th grade will revisit beginning of the year goals and make o changes if needed and/or set new goals.

4 th Grade 5 th Grade

1 st Kindergarten Grade 3 rd Grade 2 nd Grade

GOAL GOAL-SETTING SETTING AT AT DE DE ZA ZAVA VALA LA � Counselors meet with students every 9 weeks to discuss report card grades and goals for academic improvement. K-2 3-5

GOAL GOAL-SETTIN SETTING G AT AT DE DE ZA ZAVA VALA LA � Counselors will be working with all students to develop their own educational plan.

HO HOW TO HE W TO HELP LP YO YOUR UR CH CHIL ILD D WI WITH TH GOAL-SETT SETTING ING � Talk to your child about their dreams and their future plans. � Put the goals in writing. Set “just right” goals. � Set goals with time limits. � Make an action plan to accomplish the goals. � Encourage your child to stick with it! Goals aren’t always achieved the first time. Help your child to understand there may be some setbacks, but it doesn’t mean to give up. � Keep them accountable for their goals. � Set goals for yourself.

RE RESOU SOURCE RCES • https://personalexcellence.co/blog/why-set-goals/ • https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newHTE_90.htm • http://www.keepinspiring.me/why-you-need-to-set-goals/ • http://www.cloud9world.com