Goals
Set and track your academic and personal goals
Goals Overview
The Goals feature allows you to set, track, and manage your academic and personal goals throughout the school year. It helps you stay focused on what you want to achieve and monitor your progress over time.
Accessing Goals
Navigate to Goals from:
- Sidebar Menu: Click "Goals" in the navigation sidebar
- Direct URL:
/goals
Note: Goals must be enabled by your school administrator. If you don't see the Goals option or get an error message, contact your school's IT department.
Goals by Year
Goals are organized by academic year:
Selecting a Year
- Navigate to Goals page
- Select a year from the dropdown
- View goals for that year
- Switch between years as needed
Available Years
- Current Year: Your active academic year
- Previous Years: Past years' goals
- Future Years: Upcoming years (if available)
Creating Goals
New Goal
- Click "New Goal" or "+" button
- Enter goal details:
- Title: What you want to achieve
- Description: Detailed explanation
- Category: Academic, Personal, etc.
- Target Date: When you want to achieve it
- Priority: High, Medium, or Low
Goal Types
Goals can be:
- Academic: Related to your studies
- Personal: Personal development goals
- Subject-Specific: Tied to a particular subject
- Long-term: Year-long objectives
- Short-term: Weekly or monthly goals
Managing Goals
Viewing Goals
- List View: All goals in a list
- Category View: Grouped by type
- Timeline View: Organized by date
- Progress View: Sorted by completion
Editing Goals
- Click on a goal
- Modify any details
- Update progress
- Save changes
Updating Progress
- Open a goal
- Update progress percentage
- Add notes about progress
- Mark milestones achieved
Completing Goals
- Open the goal
- Click "Mark Complete"
- Add completion notes
- Goal moves to completed section
Goal Tracking
Progress Indicators
- Percentage: Visual progress bar
- Milestones: Key achievement points
- Timeline: Progress over time
- Status: Active, In Progress, Completed
Progress Updates
- Regular Check-ins: Update weekly or monthly
- Milestone Tracking: Mark key achievements
- Reflection: Add notes about progress
- Adjustments: Modify goals as needed
Goal Categories
Academic Goals
Examples:
- Improve grades in specific subjects
- Complete all assignments on time
- Achieve certain grade averages
- Master specific skills
Personal Goals
Examples:
- Develop study habits
- Improve time management
- Enhance organization skills
- Build confidence
Subject-Specific Goals
Examples:
- Achieve target grade in Math
- Complete all English essays
- Master Chemistry concepts
- Improve History writing
Goal Best Practices
Setting Effective Goals
- Be Specific: Clear and measurable
- Be Realistic: Achievable targets
- Set Deadlines: Time-bound objectives
- Break Down: Large goals into steps
Tracking Progress
- Regular Updates: Check progress often
- Document Milestones: Record achievements
- Reflect: Note what's working
- Adjust: Modify if needed
Staying Motivated
- Visual Progress: See your advancement
- Celebrate Wins: Acknowledge achievements
- Review Regularly: Check your goals
- Stay Focused: Keep objectives in mind
Goal Templates
Common Goal Templates
Academic Excellence:
- Achieve grade average
- Complete all assignments
- Improve in subject
- Master skill
Study Habits:
- Study hours per day
- Review notes weekly
- Prepare for tests early
- Stay organized
Time Management:
- Complete homework daily
- Plan week ahead
- Balance activities
- Avoid procrastination
Troubleshooting
Goals Not Available
Possible causes:
- Feature not enabled by school
- Account permissions
- School configuration
Solutions:
- Contact school administrator
- Check with IT department
- Verify account settings
Cannot Create Goals
Check:
- Goals feature is enabled
- You have creation permissions
- Year is selected correctly
Solutions:
- Verify feature is enabled
- Check account permissions
- Select appropriate year
- Contact support
Goals Not Saving
Possible causes:
- Network issues
- Storage problems
- Browser issues
Solutions:
- Check internet connection
- Refresh the page
- Try different browser
- Clear cache
Progress Not Updating
Check:
- Changes are saved
- Page is refreshed
- Year is correct
Solutions:
- Save changes explicitly
- Refresh the page
- Verify year selection
- Try again
Related Features
- Study Tools - Link goals to study tasks
- Assessments - Track assessment-related goals
- Dashboard - See goal progress on dashboard
Next Steps
- Check if goals are enabled for your account
- Set your first academic goal
- Create a plan to achieve it
- Start tracking your progress