1. The 5 Wells & Our ESLRs (Expected School-Wide Learning Results) Skirball Middle school

2. Well Read Skirball encourages students to read books, not just summaries of books. Books open doors and allow us to peak around the walls that society can sometimes build in front of us. Leaders must be well- read.

3. Well Traveled Seeing the world outside of your own community opens your eyes to opportunities and the needs of others much bigger and more meaningful than you could ever imagine from the comfort of “home”

4. Well Balanced Being a strong leader is about attaining skills such as compassion, civility, integrity, and even listening well. Skirball wants its students to be disciplined, intellectually astute and morally wise, humble and willing to lift others as they climb to new heights. Being well balanced prepares students for the unexpected and allows them the ability to act and react to the world in positive ways. Leaders are well- balanced and well rounded.

5. Well Spoken Just as important as reading is the study of grammar and syntax. Leaders mean what they say and they say what they mean.

6. Well Dressed The way you dress does not only reflect the way you feel about yourself, it also sends signals to the people around you. The way you dress can be a direct reflection of your respect for others. Leaders present themselves in a respectful manner.

7. Now that you know our 5 Wells…

8. Be College Ready a. Students are Critical Thinkers b. Students are technologically savvy c. Students use study skills to manage their thoughts and organize their time d. Students perform at proficient and advanced in all academic levels e. Students are aware of research and planning skills for college through their advisory class

9. Be Academically Motivated  Students take responsibility for their own learning  Students display academic honesty and integrity  Students can look at data and actively use it to drive their learning

10. Be Healthy Individuals a. Students are aware of the contribution of good exercise, good nutrition, and good social skills to physical and social-emotional well-being

11. Be Future Leaders for Society  Students support students with diverse needs  Students build character through self-reflection, the academic curriculum, and extracurricular activities