Passing 6th Grade

Self-Esteem

How you feel about yourself?

Setting and Achieving Goals*

Goals are specific things we plan to achieve in a stated period of time.

Short term goals* The goals that we plan to achieve in a

short period of time, from a few hours or a few days to several months, are term goals.

Types of Goals* Career goals Financial goals Personal goals Physical goals Spiritual goals

What is a goal that everyone in this class should have right now? What grade are you in at this time? What would be your goal concerning your

grade level?

A sixth grade goal

To pass the sixth grade this school year.

Will become -

I will pass the sixth grade this year at Cooper Middle School to make my parents proud of me.

What do we need to do?* Do all class work Do all homework Turn in all work Turn in work on

time Study Take notes Pay attention Read the chapters Prioritize your work

Ask questions Concentrate Participate Do your best Proof read all work Research extra

reading Don’t rush the job Study partners Keep up with the

teacherWrite at least five things you can do in your notes.

Behaviors needed for this goal* Be on time

Have all supplies Don’t cheat Be honest Listen and pay

attention in class Don’t disturb class

Don’t skip class/school

Follow all rules Don’t wait until

the last minute to do your assignments

Don’t make excuses

Write at least five behaviors in your notes.

Attitudes needed for the goal* Be understanding Good attitude Be cooperative Team work Give best effort Helpful Try Be motivated

Good self esteem Believe in yourself Be polite Be thoughtful Be creative Be organized I can always

improve I think I can!

Write at least five attitudes in your notes.

Make good decisions You can pass the sixth grade this school

year.

Realistic Goals* Realistic goals are those possible for you

to achieve in the period of time that you have allotted.

“Passing the sixth grade this year” is a realistic goal for all of you.

Resources to consider* Time Money Tools Equipment Knowledge Skills Abilities

Community resources

Family members Others Transportation Permission Age Legal

Write at least five resources in your notes.

Meeting your goals* You have control over what you think. You have control over what you say. You have control over what you do.

Create a goal of your own The goal is to be something that you really

want to do by the end of the nine weeks. (short term goal).

Create a list of smaller goals that you would have to do in order for this specific goal to actually happen.

Your goal with the list of smaller goals will be your assessment for this activity.

Turn in your goal and list at the end of class.