Each learning period, students will choose a S.M.A.R.T. Goal that they will work to achieve during that learning period. It can be academic or extracurricular. This is not a goal set by the parent. It is important that the student decides what goal to work on and how they plan to achieve it. Make it FUN! Goal setting for children is important because it gives them a sense of purpose that can improve their confidence and build their self-esteem. It also helps them to focus and make better decisions. Along with this, goal setting can be used to motivate children by ensuring that they achieve smaller goals on a regular basis.

This S.M.A.R.T. Goal needs to be added to the student's Annual Planner before the beginning of each learning period.

1. When setting your goals please make sure it is a S.M.A.R.T goal.

S - Specific (ex. To be able to make 8 out of 10 free throws in basketball.)(“To improve my free throws.” is NOT specific)

M - Measurable (Non-specific goals are NOT measurable. You cannot measure a goal like “To improve my free throws.”)

A - Achievable (A goal that is within reasonable reach)

R - Relevant (Age appropriate and relevant to activities they are already currently involved in)

T - Timely - (A goal that can be accomplished in 1 or 2 learning periods)

2. Good things to consider when setting SMART goals:

   1. What is the specific goal? What do you hope to achieve?

   2. How will you measure the goal? What evidence will be used to demonstrate accomplishment of the goal?

   3. Is the goal attainable?

   4. Is the goal relevant to the student: learning, interests, etc.

   5. What is the timeline for completion? Is this manageable in one or two learning periods?

Websites with Wonderful Ideas for Goal Setting:

How to Do Goal Setting With Your Students This School Year (link)

Goal Setting With Elementary Students (link)

Goal Setting Activity/Slides (link)