Martin Luther King, Jr. Elementary school
Welcome students, parents, stakeholders, and community members!The mission of Martin Luther King, Jr. Elementary is to empower students to reach their fullest potential and embrace learning experiences and opportunities to become college and career ready, productive citizens and lifelong learners.
YOU ARE THE DREAM! Acknowledging the anniversary of Dr. King’s “I Have a Dream” speech.
2025-2026 CULTURE OF KINDNESS: DAILY AFFIRMATIONS
September/DILIGENCE
Working hard in a steady and continuing manner; Industrious; Sticking with a project or plan.
| Week 5 | Grit | Do not let what you cannot do, stop what you can do. |
| Week 6 | Perseverance | No one is in charge of your happiness except you. |
| Week 7 | Resiliency | Mistakes are proof that you are trying. |
| Week 8 | Tenacity | Character consists of what you do on the third and fourth tries. |
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School Improvement Goals
By May 2026, 100% of MLK ES faculty and staff will be trained on effective Tier 1 instruction, with 85% fidelity as measured by lesson plans, classroom walk-throughs, and data collection/analysis.
By May 2026, 100% of MLK ES faculty and staff will be trained on effective Tier 1 instructional and behavioral practices, and differentiated Tier 2 & 3 levels of support, with 85% implementation fidelity as measured by lesson plans, classroom walkthroughs, data collection/analysis and PBIS reports.
What is a SIP?
Understanding of student’s learning goals, strengths and weaknesses, ability to communicate with teacher about progress toward meeting/exceeding standards.
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Location: 350 30th Ave Columbus, GA 31903
Telephone: (706) 683-8815
School Hours: M-F: 7am – 2:15pm