Monthly Archives: March 2015

Hey everyone,

Go to this website and put together a 5 minute presentation.

http://teens.drugabuse.gov/drug-facts

Here is the criteria for your presentation (and also how you will be marked):

PRESENTATION ORGANIZATION
Did the presentation fill the time allotted?     
Were the main ideas presented in an orderly and clear manner?     
Was the media used appropriate and helpful to the audience?     

KNOWLEDGE BASE
Was the material selected for presentation appropriate to the topic?     
Was irrelevant or filler information excluded?     
Did the presenter(s) have a clear understanding of the material presented?     
Was proper background information on the topic given?     
Was enough essential information given to allow the audience to effectively     
evaluate the topic?

GROUP ORGANIZATION
Was the group ready to present?
Was the group organized in terms of who was presenting each part?     

PRESENTER COMPREHENSION
Did individual presenters communicate the material in clear language that shows they understood the material they were presenting?

Name_________________________ /5 Name_________________________ /5
Name_________________________ /5 Name_________________________ /5
Name_________________________ /5 Name_________________________ /5

ALSO – hand in a reference page that shows whatever sources you used (you will not be marked on formatting)

Post-Secondary Institutions in Ontario – Is it an option?
Selection of a university is one of the most important decisions you will make. It can be overwhelming especially if you are considering post-secondary institutions away from home. This presentation will provide you information on what Ontario universities have to offer, why students might want to consider them and what information you should consider if you wish to study in another province. By gathering the necessary information, you will reduce your stress and thus make a better and informed decision.

Date: Wednesday, March 25, 2015
Time: Lunch time
Location: Lower Learning Commons
Online registration is required – www.uhillcareercentre.wordpress.com
Deadline for online registration: Sunday, March 15, 2015

End or term details

Thank you letters Dec.4th – blog post

Goal setting quiz Dec.12 – blog post

Goal Setting written assignment

1. Write a final copy of your personal A) lifetime, B) 5 year, C) 1 year, D) 6 month, E) one month and F) one week goals. 30
2. Write one goal for each of the following: career, financial, education, family, artistic, attitude,

physical, pleasure, public service 8

Write in full sentences 1

Use 12 point times new roman font 1

Use 1 inch margins 1

Write each goal statement according to the SMARTIES guidelines:

SMARTIES

Specific– Make specific goals.

Measurable – Make sure you are able to measure whether you reach the goal or the steps.

As if now – Write your goals in the present as though you had already achieved them. (I am financially stable)

Realistic-stretch yourself but don’t set goals that are impossible to reach.

Time bound-Put a time frame on it.

Interesting– Things you like

Emotional- use strong language to build your goals. (go to NY. Epic journey of artistic discovery)

Success oriented– express your goals in a positive and success focused way. (not “I don’t want to be poor” but “I am wealthy)