SMART Goals
What does the S in the SMART acronym stand for?
What is Specific.
Every student needs ________ credits to graduate from West Allegheny.
26.25
What is a long-term goal?
What is a goal one wants to accomplish in the future or over an extended period of time.
What does QPA stand for?
Quality Point Average
What does the M in the SMART acronym stand for?
What is Measurable?
Pre-NOCTI, Industry Certification or Credential, Career Mentoring (specific WA courses count), Service Learning (specific WA clubs/organizations count), Job Shadowing Experience
What is a short-term goal?
What is a goal one wants to accomplish in the near future, such as the next week or month.
Upon graduation, who may request a copy of my transcript?
Colleges, employers, military, or any workforce related entity
What does the A in the SMART acronym stand for?
What is Attainable?
What is the name of the exam that ALL students must take at the end of American Government/AP Gov?
Civics Exam
Name the important W questions that you should ask yourself when setting any SMART goal?
What is Who, What, When, Where?
True or False: My transcript includes percentages.
False- final grades are letter grades only
What does the R in the SMART acronym stand for?
What is Realistic?
How many pieces of evidence are required to meet (CEW) Career Education and Work standards?
8 pieces of evidence
A measurable goal should address questions such as?
How many? How much? How will I know if it is accomplished?
Name the Quality Points for an 'A' in a regular course, honors course and AP/ECIHSA course.
4 quality points
4.5 quality points
5 quality points
What does the T in the SMART goal acronym stand for?
What is Timely?
Students take the Keystone Exams in which 3 subject areas?
Algebra I, Biology, Literature
Beware of setting goals that someone else has control over. What is one example of this?
Getting a promotion, getting a job, making a varsity team, being cast in a play...
Name 3 things that are included on your transcript