goals

first quarter goal :
1. pass all my classes
2. play for season
3. get 's and A's
semester goal :
don't get behind and stay on track with all my classes.
how will you measure your progress ?
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who or what will verify that you have reached the goals ?
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what do you need to do differently to help you to obtain these goals ? list ideas

PQRST

The PQRST method: this five step process helps you synthesize reading materials and prepare for a test. This is a good to do with a study partner or group, but you could do it on your own. Begin this process several days before the exam.

1.     Preview: look over the course syllabus, your written notes, and the headings and sub-headings of the assigned reading. This provides an overview of the content and concept you will be studying.

2.     Question: develop a list of questions, including those

§  Created from the heading s and subheadings in the reading

§  From your written notes

§  Discussed in class

§  Provided at the ends of the chapters

§  Given on the study guide (if one is provided)

§  That you have about the topic

*for example, if a major heading or subheading is “phrase of the moon” then ask yourself, what are the phases of the moon?

3)    Read: read the assigned reading and your written notes, and look for answers to your study questions. Headings and subheadings should help guide your search. Keep an eye out for other information to add to your list of questions. Reflect on what you read, and connect new material to what you already know

4)    State: in your own words, say aloud and/or write down the answer to your study questions. Use mnemonic devices, concept diagrams, analogies, and/or other study strategies to aid to your memory and understanding in this process. A list of study  strategies is provided on handout 3.10,3, which you will be receiving shortly .

5)    Test answer your questions without looking at your notes or reading, and then check to see if your answers were correct and complete. Your brain needs to absorb and apply new information, so test and re-test over several study sessions 

7 tips

1.     Skim over the test, and estimate the amount of time you will spend on each section

2.     Read the directions carefully. What are you being asked to?

3.     For multiple choice questions, read each answer choice before marking your answer

4.     If you are not sure of the answer, read the choices again. If you are still not sure, move on to  the next question. After answering the questions you are sure of, go back to any you skipped.

5.     Eliminate the answer choices that you know are wrong. Then choose your answer from the ones that remain.

6.     When you asked to fill in the blanks, substitute one of the choices into the blank at a time, and read the resulting sentence(s). which choice sounds right?

7.     For your essay question, first jot down the main points you want to make, and use these as an outline for your essay, afterwards, read it through. Does your answer make sence, and is it reasonably complete?

goal progress

progressing with my goals has been tough. job hunting has been hard but im going to keep trying till i find something. keeping up with school is going fine. im not going to stay behind and mess up. its a tough road but with all my hard work and effort im going to make it through. taking it step by step its going to be just fine.

respect.

treat others with respect, follow the golden rule

• be tolerant and accepting of differences 
• use good manners, not bad language
• be considerate of the feelings of others
• dont threaten, hit or hurt anyone
• deal peacefully with anger, insults, and disagreements

Responsibility 

do what you are suppose to do

• plan ahead
• persevere: keep on trying!
• always do your best
• use self-control
• think before you act- consider the consequences
• be accountable for your words, actions, and attitudes
• se a good example for others 

fairness

play by the rules

• take turns and share 
• be open-minded; listen to others
• dont take advantage of others 
• dont blame others carelessly 
• treat all people fairly 

caring

be kind

• be compassionate and show you care
• express gratitude
• forgive others 
• help people in need 

 citizenship

 do you share to make your school and community better

• cooporate 
• get involved in community affairs
• stay informed; vote
• be a good neighbor 
• obey laws and rules 
• respect authority 

progress in my goals

most of my goals are coming out just fine. im making progress everyday. taking tutoring is helping me keep up with my classes. its helping me stay on track. with basketball season im missing 4 of my classes but going during lunch to make up my work is helping me not to stay behind. im not going to be lost when i go back after basketball season. im not trying to mess up the last semester of 10th grade. i want to be on track and pass all my tests. another goal im working is to find a job by the end of basketball season. i need to work for my own money. and if possible help my parents with anything economically . i must admit job hunting isnt as easy as i thought. but hopefully i find a job.

progress

my goals are accomplishing little by little, its not a big progress but its showing accomplishments little by little. im keeping up with my most of my classwork. keeping my grades up is a must. i have accomplish to not fall behind in the classes i have been missing. asking for the work im going to miss or asking for tutoring. another goal that is in process is eating healthier, its having results. i have been eating healthier food and drinking less soda.