Goal Setting Worksheet

Use the SMART criteria below to draft both an academic and a personal goal for your 9th grade year. Be as detailed as possible!

A. Review the SMART Criteria

1. Specific: What exactly do you want to accomplish?
   
   
   
2. Measurable: How will you know when you’ve made progress?
   
   
   
3. Achievable: What steps will you take to reach this goal?
   
   
   
4. Relevant: Why is this goal important to you?
   
   
   
5. Time-Bound: What is your deadline or timeframe?
   
   
   

B. Draft Your Academic SMART Goal

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C. Draft Your Personal SMART Goal

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D. Reflection

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3. Who can support you in achieving these goals? (Teachers, family, peers)
   
   
   
   
   
   

High School Resource Guide

Welcome to your go-to handbook for navigating 9th grade! This guide will help you understand daily routines, locate key campus spots, connect with support services, track important dates, and get involved in school life.

Table of Contents

1. Daily Routines & Schedule
2. Campus Map & Navigation
3. Academic Support Services
4. Health & Wellness Resources
5. Extracurricular Activities & Clubs
6. Online Portals & Technology
7. Important Dates & School Calendar
8. Key Staff Contacts

1. Daily Routines & Schedule

• School Hours: 8:00 AM–3:00 PM (with 7 class periods)
• Passing Time: 5 minutes between classes
• Morning Announcements & Homeroom: 8:00 – 8:10 AM
• Lunch: 12:00 – 12:45 PM (recess included for freshmen)
• Attendance & Punctuality:

• Tardies accumulate after 3 unexcused late arrivals
• Absences require a parent/guardian note within 48 hours

Tips:

• Arrive 5 minutes early to avoid the hall rush.
• Follow the bell schedule posted outside the main office.

2. Campus Map & Navigation

• Main Building Wings: A (Math & Science), B (English & Social Studies), C (Arts & Languages)
• Library & Media Center: Ground floor, Wing B
• Cafeteria & Commons: Center courtyard, ground floor
• Gymnasium & Athletics Offices: East end, Wing C
• Counselor’s Office & Health Center: Second floor, near Wing A stairwell

Tip: Pick up a printed map from the front office or download the digital version on the student portal.

3. Academic Support Services

• Tutoring Center: Room A102 (after school, Mon–Thurs, 3:15 – 5:00 PM)
• Peer Mentoring Program: Sign up in the Library for one-on-one support
• Writing Lab: B204 (drop-in during lunch)
• Study Skills Workshops: Monthly sessions announced via announcements

How to Access:

• Visit the Academic Counseling Office to make appointments.
• Check the weekly bulletin for workshop dates.

4. Health & Wellness Resources

• School Nurse & Health Center: Immediate care for illness or injury (no appointment needed)
• Mental Health Counseling: Confidential sessions in the Counseling Suite (by appointment)
• Wellness Room: Quiet space for stress breaks, located near the gym lobby

Reminder: All services are free and confidential. Speak with your counselor or nurse directly.

5. Extracurricular Activities & Clubs

• Clubs Fair: First Friday of each month in the Commons
• Sample Clubs: Drama Club, Robotics Team, Yearbook, Debate, Environmental Club, Anime Society
• Sports Teams: Volleyball, Soccer, Basketball, Track & Field

Get Involved:

• Check club sign-up sheets in the cafeteria.
• Attend the first meeting to learn more about roles and responsibilities.

6. Online Portals & Technology

• Student Portal (grades, attendance, assignments): portal.highschool.edu
• Email: firstname.lastname@hsdistrict.edu
• Learning Management System (LMS): Canvas.highschool.edu
• Tech Help Desk: helpdesk@hsdistrict.edu or Room C110

Tip: Enable notifications to stay up to date with assignments and announcements.

7. Important Dates & School Calendar

• Quarter 1 Ends: October 15
• Parent-Teacher Conferences: November 5–6
• Winter Break: Dec 20 – Jan 3
• Midterms: March 1–5
• Spring Break: April 10–14
• Graduation (Class of 2028): June 5

Always refer to the official calendar on the student portal for updates and event details.

8. Key Staff Contacts

• Principal: Dr. Maria Thompson (mthompson@hsdistrict.edu)
• Vice Principal of Academics: Mr. James Carter (jcarter@hsdistrict.edu)
• Counseling Director: Ms. Aisha Patel (apatel@hsdistrict.edu)
• Librarian: Mr. Diego Morales (dmorales@hsdistrict.edu)

Need More Help?
Visit the main office, call (555) 123-4567, or email info@hsdistrict.edu.

Use this guide throughout your freshman year to stay on track, feel confident, and make the most of every opportunity. Welcome to high school success!

High School Bingo

Get up, mingle, and learn while having fun! Students will circulate to find peers or places matching each prompt and get signatures to complete a row.

Setup

• Print one Bingo card per student (5×5 grid).
• Provide pencils or markers.
• Optional: small prizes for winners (stickers, pencils).

How to Play

1. Distribute cards and markers.
2. Students mingle and ask peers or look around campus to match a square’s prompt.
3. When a match is found, have that peer sign the square (or initial).
4. The first student to get five in a row (horizontally, vertically, or diagonally) calls out “High School Ready!” and wins a prize.
5. Debrief: ask winners to share one new fact they discovered.

Bingo Prompts

• Has visited the library
• Knows how to log into the student portal
• Can name one club they want to join
• Knows where the cafeteria is
• Has met a teacher before orientation day
• Knows their locker combination or knows where lockers are
• Is on a sports team
• Knows how to check grades online
• Has a favorite high school subject
• Has visited the gym
• Knows where the counselor’s office is
• Has attended a school event
• Has signed up for peer mentoring
• Knows how to get a hall pass
• Has a personal SMART goal in mind
• Has used the Writing Lab
• Knows the school start time
• Can name one administrator (principal or vice principal)
• Has a friend who attends this high school
• Knows where the health center is
• Can name two extracurricular activities
• Has been to the auditorium
• Knows the lunch schedule
• Knows how to join a club
• FREE SPACE

Feel free to swap in school-specific prompts or landmarks to make it uniquely yours!