SMART goals. The letters stand for “Specific, Measurable, Achievable-in-steps, Rewarding, and Time-specific.” Set your goals! Here is an example:
(S) Specific goal: Get a better grade in math class.
(M) Measurable: Improve from average test score of 78% to 85%.
(A) Achievable in steps: Spend 15 minutes studying math each day, even if no homework is due. Get tutoring help on Thursdays after school from the school math tutor. Prior to a math test, take the chapter practice test.
(R) Rewarding: After I finish my math, I get to pick a healthy snack from the snack shelf.
(T) Time: Start now, and bring my overall grade up to at least a B by the end of the semester.
Use the provide SMART Goals form for entering your goal. Print out the forms and keep them on your board, desk or wall and track your progress!
| Display Name | Specific Goal | Measurable | Achievable | Rewarding | Start date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnny | Learn building trade skills | I want to learn the basic building trades such as design, setting up foundations, framing, dry walling, window setting and finishing. Once I feel confident that I have all the basics I want to try my hand at my own projects. | Help with the local Habitat for Humanity group. I will contribute 20 hours per month to helping build housing. I will make contacts within the building trade community in our town. | Once I learn these skills I can build my own tiny home, which can lead to my independence as a young adult. | 02/01/2024 |
| Display Name | Specific Goal | Measurable | Achievable | Rewarding | Start date |