Portrait of a Shlenker Graduate

At The Shlenker School, our mission is not only to prepare students academically, but to help them grow into the best version of themselves.

Our core values—SPARK—guide everything we do and these values are the foundation upon which the Portrait of a Shlenker Graduate is built.

We aim to graduate students who are:

listen actively and communicate effectively through speech, writing, and digital tools
contribute to the community in a cooperative manner
work respectfully and empathetically with classmates and teachers in a variety of group settings
demonstrate leadership and pride in both individual and group work
feel connected to G-d, the Jewish people, and the State of Israel
are committed to mitzvot and integrate Jewish values into daily life
see Judaism as a guide for living with purpose, resilience, and compassion

achieve mastery in core academic areas: reading, writing, math, science, and social studies
meet and anticipate the challenges of a middle school curriculum
develop strong study habits and take ownership of their learning
have a strong foundation of Jewish knowledge and Hebrew language
find meaning and comfort in Jewish learning, prayer, and tradition
appreciate the fine arts and explore creative expression
continually seek knowledge and reflect on their progress

act with honesty, integrity, and self-discipline
understand good health habits and intentionally incorporate them into daily routines.
take initiative to solve problems and make thoughtful decisions
appreciate the freedoms and responsibilities of U.S. citizenship
identify, organize, and analyze information to resolve challenges

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