I have set goals for myself. I alter them and add to them constantly. At the beginning of each school year I have students write goals too. But often they focus on academic goals. So I discuss with them the importance of having reachable, usable, relevant goals in all aspects of their lives.
Personal Goals
Personal Goals are goals that are specific to only the
student. How students can improve and grow.
Mental: Mental goals have to do with challenging the brain. Setting time aside to read a new book of create something new.
Emotional: Emotional goals have to do with gaining control of our emotions. Taking a deep breath when something has caused you to be stressed or frustrated. Learning not to give up but to persevere.
Spiritual:
Students will take time to reflect on their choices. Spiritual goals are taking
time to quiet the mind and body to reflect and feel comfortable in your own shoes.
Classroom Goals: As
a class you brainstorm on a goal for the classroom. The goals will be decided on a democratic basis. When students have a voice they make good choices.
School Goals: Have students share and collaborate on ways to be more interactive at the school. Join clubs or participate in student fundraising.
Community Goals (Local
or Global):Class suggests a variety of important community issues that are
in need of help. Last year my advisory class, on Service Day collected donations, packages gifts, and delivered gifts to a community shelter. It was rewarding for the students because I let them organize and execute the plan from beginning to end, they really felt a connection. When we delivered the gifts we got a tour of the facility and it drove many student to be more involved in the community.
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