Hiking the Hiking the Metro Tech MountainMetro Tech Mountain

By Ms. LaneBy Ms. Lane

3.0 I will demonstrate an understanding of academic achievement and performance required for meeting career goals

4.0 I will demonstrate career planning skills

Things you can learn from Things you can learn from mountain climbingmountain climbing

• Know your target and where you are heading

• As you have entered 1st semester of freshmen year this week, what is your target? Where are you headed in life?

Have the necessary tools to Have the necessary tools to achieve your goalachieve your goal

• What tools do you need to reach your college and career readiness goals?

Don’t travel aloneDon’t travel alone

• Why should you travel this high school journey with others?

• Who should you travel with as you climb the high school mountain?

• Who can help you reach your goal?

Set smaller targets on your way to Set smaller targets on your way to reach the goalreach the goal

• What short-term (6 months or less) target should you set now to help you reach your ultimate (final) goal?

Don’t give upDon’t give up

• There are always setbacks. You can’t let them stop you from succeeding.

• Name 3 setbacks that you might have to overcome to be successful in high school, college and/or a career.

Enjoy the journeyEnjoy the journey

• As you climb towards your goal, have fun along the way.

• What can you do to have fun as you progress up the high school mountain?

Revel in your successRevel in your success

• Celebrate as you achieve each step towards your goal

• Visualize an achievement you can celebrate as you reach for your ultimate goal