• What past experiences in education have shaped you? What teachers or lessons inspired you? What will you do this year to change your negative behaviors or feelings
about school and your future? What do you wish your teacher would have known about you?

. Give yourself your very best advice. You know you better than anyone, so write a one-paragraph pep-talk for yourself addressing some of your flaws, troubles you face
outside of school, and personal weakness. What will you do when you are down or facing personal failure?

What goals do you have for the rest of this year that you will accomplish by the end of the year?
What are you going to change to make sure these happen?

These can be
personal, academic, behavioral, or social, but must include real plans for change.

By the end of the year, what type of reputation will you have created for yourself? How will teachers, friends, peers, and family members describe your character?