Development of exemplary character, learning to live effectively with other people, is an important goal of an MLK Charter School of Excellence education. In order to help our students develop into young adults committed to excellence and engaged citizenship, our staff will take a personal approach with the children. We are confident that the children will thrive in our atmosphere of love, commitment, and respect.
Our children can develop intelligence and character only in a school which is safe, orderly, and dedicated to academic achievement. Our behavior code exists to create this environment. School and home must cooperate fully so that MLK Charter School remains a place where children develop the habits of hard work and learning.
Our School Culture
Our school culture guidelines explain how we do things to create our beloved community. The guidelines include: how we walk in the halls, how we eat in the cafeteria, how we dress, how we treat each other, how we learn, how we dismiss safely, and how we work peacefully together.
How We Walk in the Hall
Eyes forward
Zero voices
Hands at side
Personal space
How We Eat in the Cafeteria
Bottom on chair
Feet on floor
Friendly voices
Raise your hand to ask for help
How We Dress
Wear the school uniform
Tuck shirts in
Be neat
Be clean
How We Treat Each Other
Use kind words and actions
Treat others how you want to be treated
Take care of yourself
Let the adults be in charge
How We Learn
Listen
Raise hand to speak
Follow directions the first time
Ask questions
How We Dismiss Safely
Walk in an MLK line
Stay seated in assigned area – gym: on the floor; café: bottom on chair, feet on floor
Listen
Fasten seat belt (cars & vans)
Live by these actions to create our beloved community.