Short
-
Term
Goals
for
Students
01
Academic
Performance
Goals
that
move
your
grades
before
the
next
progress
report
.
Raise
your
lowest
current
grade
by
one
full
letter
before
the
next
progress
report
.
1
term
Attend
every
class
and
arrive
on
time
for
two
consecutive
weeks
,
tracking
each
day
in
your
planner
.
2
weeks
Submit
all
assignments
at
least
one
day
before
the
deadline
for
a
full
month
.
1
month
Review
and
rewrite
your
class
notes
within
24
hours
of
each
lecture
for
one
week
straight
.
1
week
Visit
each
of
your
instructors
during
office
hours
at
least
once
this
term
—
come
with
one
prepared
question
.
1
term
Score
80%
or
higher
on
the
next
quiz
or
test
in
your
most
challenging
subject
.
1–3
weeks
Start
a
mistake
log
:
write
down
every
error
from
graded
work
,
then
redo
each
problem
correctly
before
the
next
test
.
ongoing
02
Study
Habits
&
Time
Management
Build
routines
that
make
focused
work
automatic
.
Block
at
least
two
hours
of
distraction
-
free
study
time
every
day
on
a
written
weekly
schedule
.
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Use
the
Pomodoro
technique
(25
minutes
of
focus
, 5-
minute
break
)
for
every
study
session
this
week
.
1
week
Plan
the
week
every
Sunday
evening
:
transfer
all
deadlines
,
tests
,
and
tasks
into
one
master
to
-
do
list
.
each
week
Switch
your
phone
to
airplane
mode
or
Do
Not
Disturb
during
study
sessions
,
keeping
social
use
under
15
minutes
per
session
.
1
month
Start
the
hardest
assignment
first
each
afternoon
,
when
your
energy
is
highest
.
2
weeks
Eliminate
one
time
-
waster
(
endless
scrolling
,
TV
binges
,
over
-
perfecting
notes
)
for
seven
days
and
log
the
time
you
get
back
.
1
week
03
Organization
&
Preparation
A
calm
,
ordered
system
prevents
lost
points
and
last
-
minute
chaos
.
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Set
up
one
binder
,
cloud
folder
,
or
note
-
taking
system
and
file
every
new
handout
within
24
hours
.
2
weeks
Keep
a
single
planner
or
calendar
for
all
classes
and
add
every
deadline
the
moment
it
is
announced
.
ongoing
Pack
your
bag
and
lay
out
what
you
need
for
the
next
day
every
evening
for
one
full
week
.
1
week
Create
a
single
“
active
work
”
spot
—
physical
tray
or
desktop
folder
—
holding
only
current
assignments
.
1
week
Check
your
course
portal
,
LMS
,
or
syllabus
every
morning
for
new
announcements
and
upcoming
due
dates
.
2
weeks
Declutter
your
study
space
once
a
week
so
every
tool
(
charger
,
calculator
,
notebook
)
has
a
set
home
.
each
week
04
Personal
Development
&
Mindset
Small
habits
that
build
confidence
,
curiosity
,
and
self
-
discipline
.
Finish
one
non
-
fiction
book
or
read
ten
quality
articles
related
to
your
field
of
study
this
month
.
1
month
Set
one
small
weekly
goal
each
Sunday
and
write
a
one
-
sentence
review
of
whether
you
met
it
the
following
Sunday
.
4
weeks
Learn
one
transferable
skill
—
touch
typing
,
spreadsheet
formulas
,
or
a
proven
note
-
taking
method
—
in
30-
minute
daily
blocks
.
3
weeks
Contribute
one
thoughtful
question
or
comment
in
class
or
a
study
group
every
week
.
each
week
Beat
procrastination
by
starting
any
new
assignment
within
ten
minutes
of
receiving
it
—
even
if
you
only
outline
it
.
1
month
Keep
a
short
weekly
journal
noting
what
worked
,
what
didn
’
t
,
and
one
adjustment
you
’
ll
make
next
week
.
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05
Health
&
Well
-
Being
Grades
follow
energy
—
protect
your
sleep
,
movement
,
and
focus
.
Sleep
seven
to
nine
hours
a
night
for
five
consecutive
nights
and
track
your
bedtime
.
1
week
Move
your
body
for
at
least
30
minutes
on
three
days
this
week
—
walk
,
run
,
gym
,
sport
,
or
dance
.
1
week
Replace
one
sugary
or
heavily
caffeinated
afternoon
drink
with
water
every
day
for
two
weeks
.
2
weeks
Take
a
genuine
5–10
minute
break
(
no
screens
)
after
every
60–90
minutes
of
studying
.
1
week
Schedule
one
screen
-
free
hour
each
evening
for
family
,
friends
,
or
a
hobby
you
actually
enjoy
.
2
weeks
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06
Career
&
Extracurricular
Build
the
résumé
and
connections
future
-
you
will
thank
you
for
.
Update
your
résumé
,
CV
,
or
LinkedIn
profile
with
this
term
’
s
courses
,
projects
,
and
roles
before
the
month
ends
.
1
month
Join
one
club
,
team
,
or
volunteer
group
and
attend
at
least
two
meetings
before
deciding
if
it
’
s
a
fit
.
1
month
Complete
one
short
online
course
or
certification
relevant
to
your
intended
career
path
.
6
weeks
Build
one
small
portfolio
piece
—
a
coding
project
,
essay
,
design
sample
,
or
presentation
—
in
the
next
30
days
.
1
month
Talk
to
one
person
—
teacher
,
counselor
,
professional
,
or
alumnus
—
about
your
intended
path
and
note
one
piece
of
advice
they
give
.
2
weeks
Weekly
Goal
Tracker
Write
down
the
goals
you
’
ve
committed
to
,
set
a
target
date
,
and
update
the
status
every
Friday
.
GOAL
CATEGORY
START
DATE
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