Take out a piece of paper, set it up for Take out a piece of paper, set it up for Cornell Notes, and give it the title:Cornell Notes, and give it the title:

4 Challenges for 4 Challenges for Finishing High SchoolFinishing High School

Quick!Quick!

Without thinking about it too much, write Without thinking about it too much, write down the first word that you think of in down the first word that you think of in responseresponse to each of the following: to each of the following:

1)1) TeacherTeacher

2)2) MathMath

3)3) HomeworkHomework

4)4) Report CardReport Card

5)5) TestsTests

Challenge 1: “I’m Stressed Out!”Challenge 1: “I’m Stressed Out!”

Stress does not Stress does not end with schoolend with school BillsBills FamilyFamily WorkWork In-laws, etc.In-laws, etc.

Sharpen the SawSharpen the Saw

Sharpen the Saw – means to replenish Sharpen the Saw – means to replenish (recharge) the four parts that make up (recharge) the four parts that make up you.you.

1)1) Body (physical)Body (physical)

2)2) Heart (relationships)Heart (relationships)

3)3) Mind (mentally)Mind (mentally)

4)4) Soul (spiritually)Soul (spiritually)

How well do you sharpen your saw?How well do you sharpen your saw?

Walking ZombiesWalking Zombies Sleep deprivation contributes to depression, lower Sleep deprivation contributes to depression, lower

grades, accidents, and emotional problemsgrades, accidents, and emotional problems..1. 1. Get what you needGet what you need

Most teens need to sleep 8.5-9.25 hours a day, but only get 7.Most teens need to sleep 8.5-9.25 hours a day, but only get 7.

2. 2. Go to bed early, get up early.Go to bed early, get up early. Every hour of sleep before Every hour of sleep before midnight is worth two hours after.midnight is worth two hours after.

3. 3. Be somewhat consistentBe somewhat consistent Binge sleeping will mess you upBinge sleeping will mess you up

4. 4. Relax before bedRelax before bed

DiscussionDiscussion

What do you do to relax?What do you do to relax?

Have you noticed the effects sleep can Have you noticed the effects sleep can have on your performance?have on your performance?

What can keep you from getting What can keep you from getting enough sleep?enough sleep?

How much sleep do How much sleep do you normally get?you normally get?

Challenge 2:Challenge 2:“There’s Not Enough Time!”“There’s Not Enough Time!”

““If only I had an extra hour every day!”If only I had an extra hour every day!”

= 7 more hours a week= 7 more hours a week

What could you get done with that much What could you get done with that much time?time?

Most of us probably waste that much time Most of us probably waste that much time each week doing unimportant activities.each week doing unimportant activities.

Time WastersTime WastersTelevisionTelevision

I watch _____ hours I watch _____ hours of TV each week.of TV each week.

Average teen Average teen watches 21 hours watches 21 hours a week!a week!

PTW (Personal Time Waster)

Video Games, Shopping, IM, Phone

My PTW is ______________.

Learn to Say “No” With a SmileLearn to Say “No” With a Smile

Do I really need…Do I really need…

to have a part time job?to have a part time job?

to play two sports?to play two sports?

to be in every club?to be in every club?

to play so many instruments?to play so many instruments?

to go to every party?to go to every party?

to do to do everyevery activity at church? activity at church?

Stop Procrastinating!Stop Procrastinating!

The remedy for procrastination is …The remedy for procrastination is …

““Just do it!”Just do it!”

The best way to get in this habit is to use a The best way to get in this habit is to use a planner!planner!

You’ll know what you have coming up, and You’ll know what you have coming up, and you will have a great feeling when you you will have a great feeling when you start crossing off homework, projects, etc!start crossing off homework, projects, etc!

Challenge 3: “I Just Don’t Care”Challenge 3: “I Just Don’t Care”

I just don’t feel motivated to get

out of this well, so I’m not going to try.

Two Types of MotivationTwo Types of MotivationExternal MotivationExternal Motivation – doing something – doing something

because there is a reward or because there is a reward or consequence.consequence.

Examples: getting good grades because your Examples: getting good grades because your parents will buy you a car, working hard to be a good parents will buy you a car, working hard to be a good athlete to make your dad proud.athlete to make your dad proud.

Internal MotivationInternal Motivation – doing something – doing something because because youyou see value in it. see value in it.

Examples: getting good grades because you want Examples: getting good grades because you want to go to college, working hard to be a good athlete to go to college, working hard to be a good athlete because you enjoy competition and achievement.because you enjoy competition and achievement.

Develop a hobby that you really loveDevelop a hobby that you really loveSign up for an elective class you have always Sign up for an elective class you have always

wanted to takewanted to takeGet involved in fun and challenging Get involved in fun and challenging

extracurricular activities at school like a club extracurricular activities at school like a club or sportor sport

Apply for a summer job or internship in a field Apply for a summer job or internship in a field that excites youthat excites you

Take a class from a teacher everyone says is Take a class from a teacher everyone says is the bestthe best

Start your own businessStart your own business

Travel, at home or abroadTravel, at home or abroad

4 Questions4 QuestionsTake out a piece of paper, label with your name, Take out a piece of paper, label with your name,

date, period, and title.date, period, and title.

1. What are some of your hobbies?1. What are some of your hobbies?2. Is there an elective class that you have 2. Is there an elective class that you have

taken that you really enjoyed or an elective taken that you really enjoyed or an elective you know you want to take?you know you want to take?

3. What school activities are you involved 3. What school activities are you involved with?with?

4. Where have you traveled? Where would 4. Where have you traveled? Where would you like to travel?you like to travel?

Challenge 4: Challenge 4: “I’m Just No Good At School”“I’m Just No Good At School”

School doesn’t address all of our abilities.School doesn’t address all of our abilities.

There are four main types of intelligence. There are four main types of intelligence.

IQ (mental intelligence)IQ (mental intelligence)

Our ability to analyze, Our ability to analyze, reason, think abstractly, reason, think abstractly, and use languageand use language

Does well at math, science, Does well at math, science, English, etc.English, etc.

Viewed by others as “smart” Viewed by others as “smart” or “nerdy”or “nerdy”

EQ (emotional intelligence)EQ (emotional intelligence)

Lots of intuition, can read social situations, Lots of intuition, can read social situations, and can get along with peopleand can get along with people

Joins clubs, student government. Asked to plan parties and events.

Viewed by others as “charming” or “manipulative”

SQ (spiritual intelligence)SQ (spiritual intelligence)

Longing and capacity for Longing and capacity for vision, value, and meaning. vision, value, and meaning.

Serves other people.Serves other people.

Seen by others as “kind” or Seen by others as “kind” or “a sucker”“a sucker”

PQ ( physical intelligence)PQ ( physical intelligence)

Learn through bodily Learn through bodily kinesthetic means, kinesthetic means, like physical like physical sensations and sensations and touchingtouching

Seen by others as Seen by others as “athletic” or “jocks”“athletic” or “jocks”

Take out a scratch piece of paperTake out a scratch piece of paper

Brainstorm:Brainstorm: Make a list of at least five Make a list of at least five tips for making good grades.tips for making good grades.

Discuss:Discuss: Share your ideas in groups of Share your ideas in groups of five. After everyone has shared their five. After everyone has shared their lists, come up with the best five tips and lists, come up with the best five tips and write them on your paper.write them on your paper.