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
February/Tolerance
Consideration and respect for the individual differences, views, and beliefs of other people.
| Week 22 | Acceptance | Recognition of the diversity of others, their opinions, practices, and culture without attempting to change it. |
| Week 23 | Forgiveness | Benefiting yourself and others by ceasing to feel resentment towards others. |
| Week 24 | Considerate | Showing concern for the rights and feelings of others |
| Week 25 | Open-mindedness | To learn tolerance and acceptance through exposure to cultures, ways of life, and ideas other than their own |
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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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A Shout Out is a special recognition that acknowledges a student, faculty, and/or staff who has demonstrated a special effort, an outstanding job, a project of high quality workmanship and/or is helping students/families/co-workers create positive futures for themselves and their community.
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Location: 350 30th Ave Columbus, GA 31903
Telephone: (706) 683-8815
School Hours: M-F: 7am – 2:15pm