ML King Elementary School

Comprehensive Program Information

This is a neighborhood school, with strong historical and cultural ties to the community serving children from Kindergarten through Fifth grade. The school is located at 3201 E. Republican just south of the Arboretum.

Mission Statement

To provide comprehensive individualized instruction with the infusion of technology and best curriculum practices to develop students academically, socially and emotionally to become life long learners.

Our basic programs and services include:

Small intimate school setting

Full day Kindergarten

Primary school emphasis

Houghton Mifflin Progressive Reading Program

Reading is Fundamental - (RIF)

Library Resource Center - (LRC)

 

Annual achievement testing

Grade K, 1 Direct Reading Assessment (DRA) April 12th thru May 7th

Grade 2 - Direct Reading Assessment (DRA) Sept 29 thru October 15th

   For DRA testing - Students are pulled out of the class room and are tested individually.

Grade 3 - Direct Writing Assessment (DWA)- February 23rd thru March 5th

Grades 3 & 5 - Iowa Test of Basic Skills (ITBS) March 1st thru-March 26th

Grade 4 - Washington Assessment of Student Learning (WASL) April 19th -May 7th

 

 

Proficiency in English Program - (PEP)

Emphasis on usage and enunciation of English.

The program also instructs students in theatre skills.

This year several of our assemblies will be used as PEP activities.

 

Hands On Science program - from: National Science Foundation

 

Comprehensive professional support staff.

Registered Nurse provides health care

Family Support and Counseling service

Speech and hearing therapist

Flexible special education program

Before and after school day care

Extended Program Offerings

A variety of academic and cultural enrichment programs are available which parents and teachers may use when designing a student's individualized instruction plan.

Academic Drama Science Spanish

Cultural Choir Gymnastics

Social Arts and Crafts Chess Club Construction Club Dance and Drill Step

Note: Select the items above to see additional details.

Technology

The school was rewired last year and several computers were added, so the school now exceeds the recommended ratio of one computer per five students. The school employs a distributed model for computer use, therefore computers are available for use in the classrooms on a daily basis as well as periodic sessions in a computer lab.

The teachers are incorporating computer use into their regular classroom curriculum on a routine basis. Using computers frequently helps the students as they develop reading, writing, math, and science skills.

Tutoring assistance

• Kids @ King - Homework assistance center (on site)
• Employees from the Bon Marche provide before school (8:00 am) tutoring sessions.
• Parent and community volunteer tutors.
• Treehouse operates a tutoring program in the school.

Mentoring programs

• Mentors help children learn to build personal relationships outside the family.
• Friends of the Children mentoring program at ML King Elementary.
• Staff members serving as a mentor to a student.

Scholarships

• Martin Luther King Dream Foundation
• Scholarships will be available to qualifying former students as they prepare to enter college or vocational school. A Washington State Lottery winner who teaches at the school established the foundation.