SMART Goals
Education Options after High School
Public Transportation
Self-Care
100

This "S" in SMART Goals means your goals are well-defined, clear, and detailed

What is Specific? 

100

This is where you can obtain an Associates Degree, usually in 2 years. 

What is Community College? 

100

This is a system of shared vehicles such as buses, trains, subways, ferries, etc. that are available to the public and operate on a fixed route and schedule for a fare. (Hint: It's the name of the category)

What is Public Transportation

100

Name an example of Physical Self-Care

Many possible answers: exercise, healthy eating, going outside, etc. 

200

This "M" in SMART Goals means your goal must be quantifiable and you are able to track your progress.

What is Measurable? 

200

This is where you can receive hands-on technical training for a specific job in 3-18 months. 

Where is Trade School (a.k.a. Vocational school)? 

200

This is the system of public transportation in the greater Boston area.

What is the MBTA (Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority)?

Also acceptable: The T. 

200

This is a state of pressure, strain, or tension that comes from unfavorable situations.

What is Stress?

300

This "A" in SMART Goals means it requires you to actively take steps to reach your goals.

What is Action?

300

These are schools run by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts which offer 4-year degrees in a number of fields and usually have larger class sizes. 

What are State Schools (Public Universities)?

300

The Red Line, Orange Line, Green Line, and Blue Line are all examples of...

What are Subway lines in Boston?

300

Name an example of social self-care.

Many possible answers: Calling a friend, setting a boundary, taking time to recharge your social battery, etc. 

400

This "R" in SMART Goals means your goal must serve a purpose and is able to be accomplished.

What is Realistic?

Also correct: What is Relevant?

400

These are more elite options where you can earn a 4-year degree with smaller class sizes at a more expensive cost.

What are Private Universities? 

400

This is the name of the plastic card used to pay your fare on buses and subways in Boston.

What is a Charlie Card? 

400

This is a limit or space you set between you and another person. It helps others learn how to treat you with respect.

What is a boundary? 

500

This "T" in SMART Goals means your goal has a set schedule it is to be completed by.

What is Timely (or Time-Bound)? 

500

Name one type of support you can get from a campus Disability Resource Center.

Options: extra time on tests, notetakers, tutors, etc. 

500

This is the name of the railways that go out further that the subway lines in the Greater Boston and Massachusetts area. 

What is the Commuter Rail?

500

Why should we practice self-care?

Many possible answers: It helps us perform at our best, supports and improves our well-being, helps maintain confidence and self-esteem, helps us feel well-rested and energized, allows us to become resilient.