STEP 1: Discuss the impact our short-term choices can have on our long-term goals. Download an editable version warm-up: goals into action Read the two sample postsecondary plans below, and begin brainstorming some of the positive and negative choices Joe and Julie can make in their senior year that could impact their ability to implement their postsecondary plans. Sample Postsecondary Plan: Joe S. Ultimate Goal: To use my talent as a basketball player to achieve fame and fortune, and then give back to my community Career Path: Long-term Goal: To play for the NBA WHEN: Ten years from now Intermediate Steps: Step 1: Get noticed by a scout. WHEN: NOW Step 2: Play college ball; get a few MVP awards if possible. WHEN: After high school graduation Step 3: Get drafted for the NBA. WHEN: Four years from now Sample Postsecondary Plan: Julie K. Ultimate Goal: To use my interest in science to fight against injustice and crime Career Path: Long-term Goal: To become a forensic scientist WHEN: Ten years from now Intermediate Steps: Step 1: Get a 3 or a 4 on the AP Chemistry exam. WHEN: Now Step 2: Attend a 4-year college, major in forensic science. WHEN: After hs graduation Step 3: Attend graduate school, get my Master's in forensic science. WHEN: Four years from now Joe and Julie both have strong, well-outlined, and well-thought-out postsecondary plans. Both of their plans are based on their personal mission statements, their goals, and their values. However, just because they articulated their goals does not mean they will be successful in meeting them. Joe and Julie need to take action now in order to be certain they can meet their goals in the future. JOE'S POSSIBLE ACTIONS AND CHOICES: Positive Impact Practicing 3x a week with another talented player UNIT 1: PlaN STUDENT HANDOUT Negative Impact Skipping practice to hang out with his girlfriend JULIE'S POSSIBLE ACTIONS AND CHOICES: Positive Impact Winning the school science fair with a project based on an episode of CSI Negative Impact Watching CSI instead of studying for her AP Chem quiz LESSON 3: YOUR ACADEMIC GOALS Property of PeerForward/© 2022 PeerForward; All Rights Reserved. lesson 3: Your AcAdemic GoAls 47https://www.peerforward.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/12th-Grade_Lesson-3-Handouts.pdf