STAR students

Each week students write academic goals that

are measurable or observable.  At first students

are given several goals to choose from.  Next, as a
class we brainstorm some possible goals. 
When students understood the concept of 
'academic' goals and that they need to be 
observable and measurable, they 

write their independent goals.  All goals were
written in their journals.  

Some goals that students have set are:

* Use a capital letter at the beginning of every
 sentence

* Use punctuation at the end of every sentence

* Read with a pencil

* Complete all of my homework

* Practice my reading every day for 15 minutes

* Increase my words per minute to ______

* Raise my hand and answer in complete sentences

* And many more depending on their particular needs

At the end of the week, students reflect on

their goals and write a short paragraph on

whether they have reached their goal.  In 
their writing they must explain how  they

reached their goal, or  why they did not

achieve their goal and what changes they

must make to achieve it.  Students then
discuss their successes.

If they have made their goal, they receive a gold star 

(sticker) on their achievement award.  The goal is

to acquire as many gold stars as possible.  
The students felt so good when they achieved their
goal and really looked forward to setting
a new one each week!!!

Become a.....

Student

Taking

Academic

Responsibility