Manzano's Gutsy Goals!! January 2018 by Robanne Harrison https://padlet.com/robanneharrison/gs073nqqhlqn Please add your Gutsy Goal, mini-goals and reasons you believe you can achieve this goal. Also, during collaboration on Monday, January 8, respond on this padlet page to at least one of your colleagues goals with encouragement and/or suggestions! en-us 2017-12-31 23:17:21 UTC 2026-02-22 18:12:26 UTC hello@padlet.com Robanne Harrison robanneharrison https://padlet.com/robanneharrison/gs073nqqhlqn/wish/218233645 Gutsy Goal: Every AP student in World History and Art History who takes the AP exam in May 2018 will pass the exam (3, 4 or 5).

The reason to believe in me and my goal: I've taught these courses for years and know what it takes for a student to pass. Also, once I set my mind to something, I tend to be successfu!!

Micro-goals:
1.     Each student will write one short- answer question each week and receive a two-day turn around on feedback.

2.     Every Friday afternoon I will provide a one-hour preview of the following week's material.

3.     Parents will be notified within a week of any missed or failed Short-Answer Question and Long Essay Question.

4.     Achievements, no matter how seemingly small, will be celebrated in class. We are a team!!!

]]> 2017-12-31 23:24:52 UTC https://padlet.com/robanneharrison/gs073nqqhlqn/wish/218233645 Amy Furst https://padlet.com/robanneharrison/gs073nqqhlqn/wish/218263836 Gutsy Goal: Every AP Language student will write passing (5+) essays for rhetorical analysis, persuasive, and synthesis essays by the end of spring semester (with at least 50 percent of students writing at a 7, 8, or 9-level).

The reason to believe in me and my goal: I set this goal this summer during Jensen training, and at semester, my students all wrote passing rhetorical analysis essays (with 55 percent of students at an 8 or 9).  I will continue forward with the other two essay types.  I also work to constantly reinforce that students can reach this type of writing success through small, scaffolded activities.

Micro-goals:
1)   Each student will write a weekly global commentary essay, and every other week, each student will write a practice timed essay.
2)   Each student will conference with me at least five times, either in class or out of class.
3)   Each assignment will grow in difficulty so that students feel small achievements each week and will avoid feeling overwhelmed.
4)   Each student will grade sample papers in order to better understand the rubrics used on the AP exam.
]]> 2018-01-01 20:48:00 UTC https://padlet.com/robanneharrison/gs073nqqhlqn/wish/218263836 Heather Boni https://padlet.com/robanneharrison/gs073nqqhlqn/wish/218266733
Gutsy Goal: This semester, I will work hard to recruit enough new German students to fill two sections of German 1 next year.

The reason to believe in me and my goal: I set this goal for myself every year because I know that this is the best way to ensure a strong and viable German program here at Manzano, something in which I am personally invested and for which I am almost solely responsible. I feel encouraged by the fact that I always manage to fill enough sections to offer both German 1 and German 2 as separate courses and sections. I feel especially optimistic this year as I have just inducted 4 new members into the German National Honor Society and this group of stellar students and leaders will invigorate that club, whose main goal is to promote the German program on and off campus.

Micro-goals:
1) Arrange for all members of the German National Honor Society to attend 8th-Grade Parent Night on January 25 in traditional bayrische Trachten. Each member should plan to man the table for at least 15 minutes and to circulate for 5 additional minutes, passing out promotional materials (postcards, stickers, toffees).
2) Arrange for the members of the German national Honor Society to present the costumes, the dance, and a German children's song at Our Montessori School this semester.
3) Arrange for the German 2 students to read original children's books in German to an audience (the preschool students?) this semester.
4) Facilitate and oversee the MHS Plattler (our Bavarian Dance Team) and their audition for the Multicultural Assembly; we hope to perform at the assembly this semester.
5) Create fun promotional materials for learning German and distribute these during registration this semester.
6) Prepare a fabulous presentation for Electives Day this semester.
7) Wear my own Dirndyl (Bavarian attire) whenever it seems appropriate this semester, no matter how galling the experience. 
8) Pass out German candies to any and all prospective German students.

]]> 2018-01-01 22:21:49 UTC https://padlet.com/robanneharrison/gs073nqqhlqn/wish/218266733 Kelly Dutro mrsdutro https://padlet.com/robanneharrison/gs073nqqhlqn/wish/218273709 Gutsy Goal: 90% of my English 9 students will earn a score of proficient or higher on an eleven sentence paragraph by April, 2018.

The reason to believe in me and my goal: I have made considerable changes to the structure of my classroom for second semester, one of which is weekly timed writing assignments so students can practice writing and receive frequent feedback.

Micro-goals:
1) Each student will write an eleven-sentence paragraph in class via Google Docs every Monday. 
2) While students are writing their essays, I will provide instant feedback on target skills so they can apply that feedback in real time. 
3) On Tuesdays and Thursdays, I will read strong essays aloud to the rest of the class to promote an environment of learning and growth.
4) I will schedule conferences with students who score a 70% or lower on their timed writing assignments two weeks in a row. ]]> 2018-01-02 02:48:44 UTC https://padlet.com/robanneharrison/gs073nqqhlqn/wish/218273709 Andy Cook cook_a https://padlet.com/robanneharrison/gs073nqqhlqn/wish/218335380 10 F's
100 A's

Micro-goals

Create semester outlines for all three sections
Plan all classes one week in advance
Two four-hour pulse-checking, home-calling sessions after each Sixweeks 
One flipped classroom per month in order to use that day for planning

]]> 2018-01-02 15:26:50 UTC https://padlet.com/robanneharrison/gs073nqqhlqn/wish/218335380 Michelle Thompson-Loyd https://padlet.com/robanneharrison/gs073nqqhlqn/wish/218345248 Gutsy Goal: Every student in Health will engage in Gutsy goal setting for the 2018 Spring semester to make a permanent change in their personal health and student habits.

The reason to believe in me and my goal: I  don't stop caring.

Micro-goals: Meet with students individually to listen to their Gutsy Goal and help them write them down.

Meet weekly to and encourage students to ask "5 whys" as they review their week.

Meet weekly to have students write 3 micro-steps to engage working toward that goal.

Celebrate the path! Find ways to celebrate the work toward goals.]]> 2018-01-02 16:10:07 UTC https://padlet.com/robanneharrison/gs073nqqhlqn/wish/218345248 Jason Sanchez https://padlet.com/robanneharrison/gs073nqqhlqn/wish/218349344
To create the perfect master schedule and to have 100% of students scheduled correctly by the first day of school for the 2018-2019 school year.]]> 2018-01-02 16:27:37 UTC https://padlet.com/robanneharrison/gs073nqqhlqn/wish/218349344 Patrick Cox’s., Guitar Director: Gutsy Goal:Macro:All my students will participate in MPA Large Group Festival.Micro goals: All students will learn level appropriate repertoire: solos and ensemble piecesAll students will be prepared for ensemble playing including, resting position, proper playing position, proper Classical technique.All students will learn how to sight read notation.All students will practice regular sight reading.I teach the way I wish I was taught, this includes, playing Classical style, being a State competitive player, reading notation, being able to sight read proficiently. measure-ability: receive a Superior or Excellent rating. Macro:All my students will be prepared for the Allstate guitar audition.Micro:All students will learn the Segovia scales.All students will learn the audition pieces and excerpt.All students will be prepared for sight reading in front of the judge.All students will play with proper Classical technique. measure-ability: Have students make it into the Guitar Allstate Ensemble. Personal Gutsy Goal:I will take a beginning Flamenco dance class.I will get an adult dance card with the Conservatory.I will find my dancing shoes.I will find a class that is fun and attainable. https://padlet.com/robanneharrison/gs073nqqhlqn/wish/218354559 2018-01-02 16:47:51 UTC https://padlet.com/robanneharrison/gs073nqqhlqn/wish/218354559 Tierney Roberts https://padlet.com/robanneharrison/gs073nqqhlqn/wish/218383029 Gutsy Goal: To have my AP Chemistry students pass the AP exam with a 3, 4 or a 5.

The reason I can accomplish this: I have formed an AP community of goal setting with my students, they know I support them!

Micro-goals:
1. Practice free response problems/multiple choice each week that echo the AP free response/Multiple choice, and have students reflect on their progress
2. Continue Motivational Mondays each week so that students are still creating and developing their own goals!
3. Hold a mock AP exam to have students practice the test during the same conditions they would see on the AP exam]]> 2018-01-02 18:58:19 UTC https://padlet.com/robanneharrison/gs073nqqhlqn/wish/218383029 Debbie Sarinana https://padlet.com/robanneharrison/gs073nqqhlqn/wish/218561744 Gutsy Goal:  to have all my kids learn their multiplication up to the 12's by January 12, before I go to the Session.  

The reason I can accomplish this: I set this goal because math is just easier when the kids are confident about their multiplication. I will motivate them by using fun card games and a little competition. I can make math fun and exciting again!!!

Micro goals: 
1. Give each student a multiplication chart and have them study nightly. 
2. Begin with playing multiplication math. Do this daily as our new warm up. 
3.  Thursdays/Fridays end the class with a quick group competition, then class completion.  
4. Create a multiplication log that parents have to sign showing kids practiced for at least 20 minutes at night.
5. Celebrate growth in my students' skills. ]]> 2018-01-03 16:50:45 UTC https://padlet.com/robanneharrison/gs073nqqhlqn/wish/218561744 Heather Gillespie Gutsy Goal: Incorporate student input, feedback and ideas at least once per unit https://padlet.com/robanneharrison/gs073nqqhlqn/wish/218859480 I can accomplish this because I have already gathered students' input and ideas for the upcoming semester AND I value what my students think.
Micro-Goals: 
-Pull a few ideas out of the Class Goals Bin during each unit
-Read the themes students came up with at the start of each month
-Simply ask students how things are going and what they like and dislike, at the end of the week]]> 2018-01-04 21:40:36 UTC https://padlet.com/robanneharrison/gs073nqqhlqn/wish/218859480 Dan Sparago https://padlet.com/robanneharrison/gs073nqqhlqn/wish/218972039 Gutsy Goal: To increase the pass rate for the AP Exam by giving my students the tools to motivate themselves to work harder and see that the rewards for those efforts are attainable

Micro Goals: Give more time in class for students to collaborate and encourage more:
1) peer learning by giving more historical documents, 2) time for Socratic learning seminars 
3) more free write response time. 
4) Give more time for students to peer grade each other, thereby allowing student feed back and hopefully have students learn form each other.
5) Give more AP practice questions during class time so students are not over whelmed when they take the AP exam. Also because I am a nudge, I will keep on working with my students through good and bad times and I NEVER GIVE UP.

 ]]> 2018-01-05 16:10:56 UTC https://padlet.com/robanneharrison/gs073nqqhlqn/wish/218972039 Teala Mackey https://padlet.com/robanneharrison/gs073nqqhlqn/wish/219215055 Gutsy Goal: To complete and pass my Master's degree comps, Oral Defense and my secondary education licence test the first try, before the end of the school year. In order to have more time to be able to support my special education students and focus on them 100%. 
 
The reason to believe in me and my goal:I am a hard worker, and I am very resilient. I will dedicate 100% of my effort and time to being successful at this goal. Since I have major test anxiety and usually panic no matter what happens, I will keep trying until I reach this goal. This is where my sheer determination and resilience comes in.  
 
Micro-goals: 
1. Get Comps and Oral defense information:Get information about Comps and Oral defense, write all important dates on a calendar. Create a timeline to follow with specific steps to complete by certain dates. 
2. Be assigned or set Comps and Oral defense date:Set a Final date for my Comps and Oral defense and start preparing for it.  
3. Get the study guide for secondary education license test: I need the study guide to prepare for the practice test. 
4. Take Practice license test:Take the license practice test in order to get familiar with the way questions are worded and structure of the test. Since I have major test anxiety, this is an essential step for me to be more comfortable with a specific type of test. Depending on my practice test results, I will either need to study more and take another practice test or be prepared and confident enough to take the real test 
5. Take Secondary Education License test:After studying and taking the practice test, set a date for the actual test. Write the date on a calendar and the night before make sure to get a good nights sleep and be mentally prepared for it.   
 
 
 
]]> 2018-01-08 02:04:33 UTC https://padlet.com/robanneharrison/gs073nqqhlqn/wish/219215055 Steve McGuinness mcguinness https://padlet.com/robanneharrison/gs073nqqhlqn/wish/219217545 Gutsy Goal:
Raise Biology EOC scores by 10%.
We can do this, because my students know I believe in them and I WILL NOT give up on them.
Mini-goals:
1) Use daily metacognition, written reflections, and student-driven questioning to reinforce  daily learning objectives, which are the state standards in student-friendly language.
2) Integrate students' reflections to address misconceptions and reteach where necessary.
3)  During bell ringers, incorporate practice questions and demonstrate how to best answer them. Analyze summative assessment data to identify areas in need of improvement (e.g., scientific thinking and practice) and use these types of questions for bell ringers. 
 ]]> 2018-01-08 02:38:27 UTC https://padlet.com/robanneharrison/gs073nqqhlqn/wish/219217545 Andre Williams andreaon_williams https://padlet.com/robanneharrison/gs073nqqhlqn/wish/219220358 To increase Lexile scores to grade level or beyond (or within a given range of grade equivalency) for 100% of my students before the end of the school year.

The reason I can accomplish this: We do Tier 1 interventions at least once a week for reading.

Micro goals:

1. Continue Get the Gist so students can practice daily paragraph writing and summarizing.

2. Expand Collaborative Strategic Reading so that students are using intervention strategies more than once a week.

3. Praise students who are using intervention strategies on a consistent basis.

4. Have all students complete Read 180 follow up testing to monitor progress.]]> 2018-01-08 03:09:59 UTC https://padlet.com/robanneharrison/gs073nqqhlqn/wish/219220358 Kyle Fast Wolf https://padlet.com/robanneharrison/gs073nqqhlqn/wish/219221726 Goal: Increase my class average grades from a 72% to a 79% by the end of the semester. 

I can accomplish this goal because I am committed to my students and my classes and I are having open dialogues on how to improve our performances.

Micro Goals: 
1) Work on student engagement during class to have students take charge of their learning
2) Give timely feedback to students so they can review material and correct misconceptions on material.
3) Engage in more parent interactions to try and save grades before they run too low.  ]]> 2018-01-08 03:26:52 UTC https://padlet.com/robanneharrison/gs073nqqhlqn/wish/219221726 Tim Asselin https://padlet.com/robanneharrison/gs073nqqhlqn/wish/219374099 Goal: EVERY student in SE Woods will complete at least one challenging project every two weeks, with minimal prompting.
Micro: Encourage students to "self-Motivate" their staying On-Task and completing steps independently.
 and making meaningful projects that boost their self-pride.
*I can accomplish this goal this goal by encouraging, praising and motivating each student within the scope of their unique individuality.

]]> 2018-01-08 15:00:12 UTC https://padlet.com/robanneharrison/gs073nqqhlqn/wish/219374099 Perry Heimer https://padlet.com/robanneharrison/gs073nqqhlqn/wish/219395724 Goal: Increase my Photo 1 students' semester/finals grade to 85% class average (currently it's about 55%.)

Reason I can accomplish this goal: I have not done in class reviews for my tests, so I will now spend part of C days going over the concepts and test questions.

]]> 2018-01-08 15:37:00 UTC https://padlet.com/robanneharrison/gs073nqqhlqn/wish/219395724 Andy Houser https://padlet.com/robanneharrison/gs073nqqhlqn/wish/219401911 Goal: Increase the amount of scholarships my AVID seniors apply for by April. Helping students connect the dots on why scholarships are so important.

Reason: Many of their families are low income families and can't help them pay for school.]]> 2018-01-08 15:48:52 UTC https://padlet.com/robanneharrison/gs073nqqhlqn/wish/219401911 Wynn Lebsack https://padlet.com/robanneharrison/gs073nqqhlqn/wish/219455389 Goal:  Have a month for all 3 classes planned out by the second of each month. 
Have the week planned out in detail by 530 on Monday of each week. 

Reason:  Increase my sanity and it will also increase student success. 


]]> 2018-01-08 17:25:46 UTC https://padlet.com/robanneharrison/gs073nqqhlqn/wish/219455389 Eric Duran https://padlet.com/robanneharrison/gs073nqqhlqn/wish/219489573 Goal: During second semester all my freshmen biology students will pass my class.

Micro Goals:
*All students will write a New Year Resolution that includes short and long term goals. As part of the resolution students will also add something their parents can do to aide in their success.
Every other Monday students will revisit their resolution and journal about how they are doing with their goals.

*During class on Mondays I plan on checking students notebooks to check their previous weeks progress.

Reason:
By creating an individual plan, my students will take greater ownership in their success. By revisiting these plans, my students and I can also track our progress. I believe this will increase motivation.
 ]]> 2018-01-08 18:37:01 UTC https://padlet.com/robanneharrison/gs073nqqhlqn/wish/219489573 Dawn Hungerford https://padlet.com/robanneharrison/gs073nqqhlqn/wish/219508446 Once a month this semester, I will bring in one video clip, data or cartoon for critical thinking (more entertaining than the usual material)
Micro Goals:
1.  Find the cartoon, video clip, etc. that I will use for each month.
2.  Develop questions to facilitate their critical thinking and analyzing of chosen text.
3. Plan when I will insert the text into my regular lessons.]]> 2018-01-08 19:18:14 UTC https://padlet.com/robanneharrison/gs073nqqhlqn/wish/219508446 Courtnee Bennett https://padlet.com/robanneharrison/gs073nqqhlqn/wish/219535909 Goal: During this semester, every student will constructive critique their artwork and self assess using a specific set of criteria.

Micro Goals: After every project, students will complete a reflection worksheet containing the specific criteria.

]]> 2018-01-08 20:13:19 UTC https://padlet.com/robanneharrison/gs073nqqhlqn/wish/219535909 Dan Shanley https://padlet.com/robanneharrison/gs073nqqhlqn/wish/219551331 By Spring Break, I will consistently grade and return all student work the next class period for that class (e.g., for a 2nd period class, work turned in Tuesday would be returned Thursday) for homework and classwork and two class periods after the due date (e.g., Thursday or Friday for a Monday due date) for essays and tests.

Their assignments need to be more meaningful to them, and timely feedback is a crucial part of that.

Strategic planning will help prevent having too many assignments to grade at the same time and no grading at other times.  ]]> 2018-01-08 20:57:50 UTC https://padlet.com/robanneharrison/gs073nqqhlqn/wish/219551331 Teddi Toniolli https://padlet.com/robanneharrison/gs073nqqhlqn/wish/219552885 My goal for second semester is to have all of my students (freshmen and sophomores) pass my English class.
1. I will give frequent grade checks throughout the semester.  My plan is to allow students time in class to check their grades every other week.
2. Students who are failing after the grade check will need to set up a meeting with me to set goals and receive feedback.
3. At the end of each 6 week grading period, if a student is failing, they will need to write their parents a letter, get it signed, and return it to me.]]> 2018-01-08 21:03:00 UTC https://padlet.com/robanneharrison/gs073nqqhlqn/wish/219552885 Teresa Hargis https://padlet.com/robanneharrison/gs073nqqhlqn/wish/219554370 Goal: All of my AVID students will maintain all A’s and B’s in their classes
this semester. Three small goals to get me there: 1. Find extended time for students to track and reflect on weekly grades. 2. Come up with an Agenda agreement. 3. Lot’s of communication home! 

My AVID students will be able to accomplish this because I have taught them how to use the tools that can help them find success and now they will be empowered to utilize them! 

]]> 2018-01-08 21:08:12 UTC https://padlet.com/robanneharrison/gs073nqqhlqn/wish/219554370 Dolores Gurule’ de Duran Goal: 85% of Physical Education students will pass the Physical Fitness test, EOC (mile, pacer, 20 min. walk with 70%). Preparation: More work in fitness instead of team sports.Goal: 85% of Physical Education students will pass EOC exam (5 Fitness Components) with a 70% or better. Preparation: More work in the class room reviewing and discussing the Fitness Components. Preparation: Review linking Periodization of Training to the F.I.T.T. principle and how the 5 fitness components relate to POT.I can achieve this goal because…I am a firm believer in fitness.I understand not every student is an athlete. They just need to be taught to find a sport or fitness workout that fits their needs and is fun for them to do.I always set my students up for success not failure.Micro-goal:1 Better lesson plans (make work outs fun) in fitness training.2 Spend more time on fitness training (written and physical).3 Provide feedback for students. Pro and con.4 Students will be tested on monthly basis.5 Work on behavioral students for a better learning environment. https://padlet.com/robanneharrison/gs073nqqhlqn/wish/219556752


]]> 2018-01-08 21:16:34 UTC https://padlet.com/robanneharrison/gs073nqqhlqn/wish/219556752 Brigette Black's GOAL brigette_black https://padlet.com/robanneharrison/gs073nqqhlqn/wish/219564217 Goal: Eliminate cheating and copying from other students.

1. Eliminate cell phones (turned in at the beginning of class, given back at the end of class)
2. Constantly circulate around the class to monitor how students are working, especially in groups.
3. Create multiple versions of assignments and tests so that students working in groups can still collaborate without copying answers without thought]]> 2018-01-08 21:45:03 UTC https://padlet.com/robanneharrison/gs073nqqhlqn/wish/219564217 Angie Angstrom's GOAL: I will develop a schedule wherein I will have complete unit plans for the month by the first Friday of every month, and have the following week's daily lesson plans in detail written by the Friday of the previous week. angela_angstrom https://padlet.com/robanneharrison/gs073nqqhlqn/wish/219978389
REASON:  I feel this will positively contribute to my overall organization, classroom management, rigor and student success.  

Micro-goals. 
1. Schedule a set time to plan, and adhere to it.
2. Collaborate with regular education teachers to align SPED curriculum with general education content, and lab equipment.
3.Have fun teaching with success.


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