PEERFORWARD NAVIGATOR STUDENT HANDOUT meeting your academic goals Now that you're aware of what it will take to make it to graduation and reach the first step on your postsecondary plan, you can take action to ensure your goals for your future come true. You can also work to overcome the barriers and obstacles which concern you. Having a plan can be empowering, because it reminds you that you are in charge of your future. What did you learn this week about your progress toward graduation? (Check all that apply.) ❏ I am on track to graduate in four years. ❏ I need to make up some credits or tests if I want to graduate in four years. ❏ I am ahead of the game; I exceed the minimum requirements for graduation at my school, and may qualify for an advanced diploma or dual enrollment at community college or four-year university. What did you learn about your ability to meet admissions requirements at the type of school or program you want to attend? (Check all that apply.) ❏ I am on track to meet admissions requirements at my school or program. ❏ I need to make up some credits or tests if I want to meet admissions requirements at my school or program. ❏ I need to learn more about admissions requirements, because I am not sure. How confident are you that you can follow through and meet each of the academic goals you set for yourself in Lesson 3? Do you believe you can do it? What might hold you back? What can you tell yourself to keep motivated this year? CALENDAR CONNECTION Write the date s and deadlines you set for yourself in your action pl ans in your Planning Calendar. Chec k your calendar each week to be sure you are me eting your goal s and making po sitive choices. 56 LESSON 3: YOUR ACADEMIC GOALS lesson 3: Your Academic Goals Property of PeerForward/© 2020 PeerForward; All Rights Reserved.