7th Grade PEPGoal Setting

Overview1) Review SMART Goals2) Review goals & pathways 3) Explore co-curricular opportunities4) Learn the components of a resume’5) Complete College in Colorado resume

SMART Goals http://prezi.com/nphvw2w3w85m/what-are-smart-goals/

o Specific (who, what, where when, why, how)

o Something you can Measure so you know when you have reached it

o Attainable (within your power and actions to make it happen)

o Realistic (within your reach to achieve)

o Timely (set a timeline for when you will reach your goal)

SMART

Co-curricular Opportunities

• Academic goals are very important. However, just as important are activities that support but are not directly a part of your academic program.

• These activities are called co-curricular activities.• Co-curricular activities can help you discover your

talents, explore your interests, reach your goals and even build your resume.

• Examples: o Clubs: Art, drama, debate, mock trial, yearbook, etc.o Sports: volleyball, golf, baseball, football, tennis, track,

etc.o Pre-collegiates: AVID, Colorado Uplift, Gear-up, etc.

Co-Curricular activities can

help build pathways to your

goals

WHY:1) 5)2) 6)3) 7)4) 8)

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4) Track

5) Part-

GOAL: _Helping __ __ Career Path_ ______ ___________________

(EXAMPLE)

Earn 3’s &/or 4’s on report card & make National Honor Society

Leadership at church youth group & tutor at local teen center

Participate in pre-collegiate program, project voice, & class council

& basketball team recognition

time job to save for college

Co-curricular Activities1. Using your handout, compile a list of your

current school and community co-curricular activities.

2. Using your handout, list your co-curricular goals or future activities. For instance, list some clubs or sports teams you might be interested in joining.

3. Write a short-term SMART goal regarding one of these activities.

Co-curricular Activities

1. Student Council or Student Leadership2. National Honor Society3. Project Voice4. Sports Teams (e.g. volleyball, cross-

country, football, basketball, wrestling, track, golf, baseball, softball, swimming, tennis, cheerleading, dance or step team, etc.)

5. Band, jazz band, marching band, flags, choir, swing choir, drama, theatre, etc.

6. Clubs (e.g. boys and girls club, art/drama club, debate, mock trial, GSA, chess club, step club, future film makers, yearbook, FBLA, etc.)

7. Volunteer or service learning activities8. Pre-collegiate programs (e.g. AVID,

Colorado Uplift, Gear-up, etc.)9. YouthBiz or after school programs10. Youth Group, Young Life, etc.

1. Cross-country2. After school or summer program 3. Peer tutoring4. Volunteering at a hospital

In December, I will try out for the school basketball team. Between now and December, I will practice with friends at least 2 times per week.

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Resume• Resume

o Document that highlights your strengths, skills, education, leadership, and work or related experience (e.g. your co-curricular activities)

o Used as a tool to market or sell yourself when applying for a job, scholarship, college program, or another related opportunity.

• Go to www.collegeincolorado.org• Sign in using the information below:

Click “Sign In”

(dps + student ID number)(6 digit birthday, mmddyy)

dps482679040900

Resume Builder1. Click “Career Planning”

2. Scroll down to the box that says “Get a Job” and click the link

3. Click the “Resume Builder” link

4. Click “Build a new resume”

Components of a Resume

Personal Information

Career/Cluster goal

Skills & Qualifications

Work History (Skip)

Education (Skip)

Certificates (Skip)

Activities & awards

Interests or hobbies

References

Your resume’ format

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1) Personal Information

2) Employment Objective

• If you have a specific career goal in mind, use the drop down list to search for your career.

• If you are unsure, click “Continue without selecting a specific career goal”

If you click this, another box will appear. Type in your general career goal in the box provided (e.g. Health, Law, Building/Construction, Human Services, Education, Business, Natural Resources, Arts/Communication, etc)

3) Skills & Qualifications

- Complete my homework on time- Organize class materials- Take notes for class- Work well with others to complete group projects- Set short- and long-term goals- Ask for help when needed- Read and understand a variety of material- Use technology to access information- Communicate effectively with others

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Work History, Education, and

Certificates/Licenses• These 3 sections will

be critically important for your future resume.

• However, at this point, you likely don’t have a significant work history, an educational degree, or any certificates or licenses.

• You may skip these sections by clicking “My work history is complete,” etc.

4)Accomplishments & Activities

- Basketball team captain- Track/Cross-country, most improved award- Youth Group Leadership Team- Band and jazz band, 2nd chair- National Honor Society- Student Council- Project Voice- Peer Tutoring- Yearbook- Mock trial and debate team

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5) Your Interests

- Dancing- Reading- Working out- Listening to music- Babysitting- Snowboarding- Playing basketball

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6) References

Skip the “Other Information” section

Complete the “References” section. Type in the name of a few teachers or other adult mentors who might be willing to speak to your strengths and/or recommend you for future employment.

Mr. Roberts joe_roberts@dpsk12.orgMrs. Smith rebecca_smith@dpsk12.org

exampleOtherwise click to “Add ‘References available upon request’ to the end of your resume”

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Final Resume

Select a format and then click “See your resume” to view your completed resume!

Congratulations You just completed your

first resume!