SMART stands for Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound, meaning goals should clearly state what will be accomplished, how progress will be tracked, and when it will be completed. Using SMART goals helps students stay focused, motivated, and accountable for reaching their targets. For this Benchmark you will be setting a SMART Goals that helps you to develop as an individual whether it be as a learner, career oriented path, or college a student.

Below you will find an example of how to create a smart goal.

Directions:
Create three (3) goals you will focus on from this unit College and Career Readiness: 

• One (1) goal pertaining to a college: this should be as a college student (not you wanting to go to college), 
• One (1) goal dealing with a career: this is you as a lawyer, doctor, engineer (you are already an adult after college graduation and you in the workforce)
• One (1) goal balancing daily life: Can include improving focusing on physical and mental well-being through exercise and rest, and building social skills by connecting with peers and mentors, practicing a new skill for a short time, or finding a positive take away from the day to build momentum toward larger academic and personal goals. 

Make sure your goals are meaningful and can be accomplished in the time frame you give it. Each goal should be represented by one (1) short, one (1) medium, and one (1) long term goal.

Action Plan: After completing the your SMART Goals choose one to create an action plan for. You should have keys steps to meet along your journey and some measures you can collect during the process. Please look at Activity #2 as your starting point.

NOTE: All goals must be written in complete grammatically correct sentences. Please review the rubric to ensure you are meeting the standard for each part.