vvAs Samoset’s Guidance Counselors, one of our main concerns is ensuring that your child is equipped with the skills necessary for achieving success – both in school and in everyday life. One way this can be accomplished is by helping students develop a sense of self-motivation. Self-motivated individuals generally have a clear idea of where they are headed – a purpose in life. Establishing goals helps to move these individuals along the road to achieving success. Yet students often find goal-setting a difficult task because they are not familiar with the goal-setting process.
vvOn Tuesday, September 22 nd all Samoset students participated in a goal setting activity (see attached sheet) and clearly defined an academic goal for this school year.
vvWith the assistance of their counselor, students have identified and set an academic goal of their own and have determined the steps necessary to demonstrate how their goal will be accomplished. It is intended that the students succeed in attaining their goal prior to the end of the year and some goals may require parental assistance. Therefore, goals should be specific, measurable, achievable, realistic and timely (otherwise known as SMART goals).
vvIt is up to the student to work both inside and outside of school to accomplish their stated goal. Many resources, such as counselors, teachers and other school staff, are available to help your child succeed in middle school. It is our hope that each child will receive additional support from home to achieve his/her academic goal for this year. While this goal-setting activity will not be a graded activity, each student is expected to accomplish at least one goal by the end of the year.
vvWe would like to thank you in advance for your assistance and support with this activity. We expect it to be a positive experience for everyone involved! Please feel free to contact your child’s Guidance Counselor via phone at 631-471-1737 or email with any questions or concerns.
Sincerely,
Samoset’s Guidance Department