Goals and Study Skills
What is one benefit of setting short-term goals?
Answer: They help you stay on track and celebrate progress.
What’s one way to improve reading comprehension?
Answer: Highlighting, annotating, or summarizing after reading.
What is a budget?
Answer: A plan for how to spend and save money.
What are some less common paths students might take after high school besides college or work?
Answer: Joining the military, taking a gap year, volunteering, or starting a business.
What time does Period 1 begin in the regular daily schedule?
Answer: 7:33 AM.
Name one effective note-taking method.
Answer: Cornell notes, outlines, or graphic organizers.
What is the first step in breaking down a big assignment?
Answer: Identify smaller, manageable tasks.
Name one example of a bill you may have to pay as an adult.
Answer: Rent, utilities, phone, or insurance.
What is one place you can go to get help with jobs after high school?
Answer: A career center, guidance counselor, or job program.
In the half-day schedule, what period ends at 9:50?
period 5
What is the best way to prepare for a test besides rereading your notes?
Answer: Practice problems, flashcards, or self-quizzing.
Name one strategy to stay focused when doing homework.
Answer: Work in a quiet space, set timers, or take short breaks.
Why is credit important?
Answer: It impacts your ability to borrow money, rent apartments, or buy a car.
What is one reason someone might choose a trade school?
Answer: To learn a skill like plumbing, electrical work, or cosmetology.
In the WWW schedule, what time does Period 3 end?
11:00AM
Why is self-advocacy important in high school?
Answer: It helps students get the support they need by communicating with teachers.
How can writing supports (like graphic organizers) help with essays?
Answer: They help organize ideas and structure writing.
What is one daily living skill that builds independence?
Answer: Cooking, cleaning, scheduling appointments, or laundry.
What is one type of training you might need for a job?
On-the-job training, apprenticeships, or short courses.
When does the day start on a wave week day?
8:25 AM
What does SMART stand for in SMART goals?
Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound.
What’s the difference between task initiation and task completion?
Answer: Task initiation is starting work, while task completion is following through to finish.
What is one way to avoid overspending?
Answer: Track spending, stick to a budget, or avoid impulse purchases.
Name one important thing to think about when planning for after high school.
Answer: Where to live, what kind of job to have, or how to keep learning.
What time does this class end?
Various answers