Goal Setting

Academic goal setting

100

What is academic goal setting?

It is having a clear path in your mind of what you want to accomplish in your school work

200

What is an example of a good academic goal?

(open for discussion)

300

What should you do if you have 2 tests in one day?

You could divide your study time and study more for what you think is more important

400

Why is academic goal setting a good skill to have? Why is it important?

(Open For discussion) It is important to know how to set an academic goal because then you know how you should organize your school work/study time efficiently at home and at school.

500

What should you do if you are in this situation: It is monday and you have 3 things to study for. You have a math test on wednesday, a science test on friday, and a quiz on thursday. You also have a hebrew test the following monday that is worth half of your grade for the YEAR. What should you study for the most?

(Open For Discussion) You should study for each thing two days before it is given. Also, each day you should study a little for the hebrew test so that you are prepared.

Personal

100

You have been gossiping about one of your friends. They found out and got really upset. What kind of goal should you set?

(Open For discussion) I won't gossip anymore. I'll be more honest.

200

You got in a fight with one of your siblings. Should you: a) hold a grudge b) apologize c) wait for their apology and then forgive them

You should apologize right away. Most things aren't worth holding a grudge.

300

You have been feeling really depressed lately. Should you: a) keep it to yourself and do nothing b) cut yourself c) Tell a parent, friend, or other person you trust

Tell someone! You will feel better after letting out your emotions and they can help you find a solution.

400

You misbehaved in class and your teacher yelled at you. Should you: a) apologize to the teacher b) hide it from your parents c) keep misbehaving until you get sent to the principal

You should apologize to the teacher. Always try to have good relationships with your teachers.

500

All your friends have been ignoring you lately and you get the feeling that they don't like you. Should you: a) Go cry at home b) Talk to them and ask what is wrong c) Tell an adult and have the adult talk to them

It is a good idea to tell an adult and ask for advice, but talking to friends is something that you have to do on your own. It may seem difficult at the time but it is important to talk it out and get rid of misunderstandings.

Extra-Curricular

100

How do you know what kind of extra-curricular's you like?

(Open For Discussion) Be open to trying new things. You will find something you like eventually

200

You got on JV this year and next year you are hoping to make varsity. What can you do to improve?

(Open For Discussion) Go to camps, practice, play with your friends.

300

You just got the lead role in the play! But now you are freaking out that you only have four weeks to memorize your lines! What is a good method?

(Open for Discussion) Reread it every day Write them down Don't procrastinate! Read lines with a friend

400

What is more important: Academics or Extracurriculars? Which one should you think about first?

Academics are more important. You shouldn't join extracurriculars until you feel confident with your grades and feel like you have enough study time.

500

You are getting C's and D's in all of your classes, but you really want to be on the basketball team and join the play. What do you do?

(Open For Discussion) Start going to lishma on a daily basis and try to raise your grades first. Once you do that, you should just pick on extracurricular so that you still have enough time to keep your grades up.