WELCOMELOVEJOY MIDDLE SCHOOL

College Experience Advisement Program

A:B2 Plan to Achieve GoalsA:B2.1 Establish challenging academic goals in elementary, middle/jr. high and high schoolA:B2.2 Use assessment results in educational planningA:B2.3 Develop and implement annual plan of study to maximizeacademic ability and achievementA:B2.4 Apply knowledge of aptitudes and interests to goal settingA:B2.5 Use problem-solving and decision-making skills to assessprogress toward educational goalsA:B2.6 Understand the relationship between classroom performanceand success in schoolA:B2.7 Identify post-secondary options consistent with interests,achievement, aptitude and abilities

Objectives

PURPOSE

The purpose of the College Experience Advisement Program

is to support and prepare students academically and socially for

transitioning into high school, college and beyond.

Why are we using the College Theme?

The College Experience theme at Lovejoy Middle is designed to increase your awareness about college. Therefore, each

advisement group has been designated as a representative for a college or university.

As we move forward with each advisement session, we want you to ask questions about college, For example,

“Ask your advisor how was their college experience”

INTRODUCTION TOGOALS & DECISION MAKING

Planning to Attend College Means…….

Setting GOALS Now!!!

ACTION

You should be clear about what you want to happen

Not Specific: I want to make good grades

Specific: I want to have a 93 average in science by September 30, 2013

You should be able to track your goal

Not Measurable: I want to make a lot of free throw shots

Measurable: I want to make at least 9 out of 10 free throw shots in the next basketball game

ACTION

What small specific actions must you take to achieve this goal

Wrong: In order to make a 93 average in science by September 30, 2013 I must study

Right: In order to make a 93 average in science by September 30, 2013 , I must study my science notes every night for 20 minutes

Can you achieve these goals? Is it doable?

Unrealistic: I want make 200 free throw shots in one game

Realistic: I want to make 8 out of 10 of the free throw shots that I attempt

You should set a timeframe for your goal

No time: I want to raise my grades

Time: I want to raise my grades in Math and Science to an “A” by September 30, 2013

You Are Not The First Middle School Students To Hear About The Importance of

Setting Goals & Making Good Decisions

MAY 2012at a High School Near You………..

One Hundred and Fifty Plus (150 +)

9th Grade Students were

RetainedThey Didn’t Listen………

“I Didn’t Listen”

“I chose Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram over doing

homework”

“I Didn’t Listen”

“I joked around in class, and if I wasn’t late for class, I just skipped”

“I Didn’t Listen”

“I don’t know what I’m going to do

now…..”

“I disrespected my teachers, and I got into a lot of fights in school”

“I go to court in 2 weeks………”

“I Didn’t Listen”

MAKE GOOD DECISIONS• Some Decisions you can learn from• Some Decisions Don’t Allow you to have a second

chance (some are irreversible) • Be a Leader and not a Follower• Listen to your inner voice; trust your intuition.

What feels right? If you are making a decision that can have long time consequences, take your time. Don’t rush and make an impulsive decision.

Don’t Be That One Person

“Study Hard, Work Hard”

HANDOUT

“What Will Your Future Bring?”Distribute handout and have open-discussion after students complete it