Dear MLK Staff, Students, Parents and Guardians,
Martin Luther King Jr., High School offers a structured nurturing environment where students both learn and thrive. MLK is a fully accredited high school, having recently successfully completed our reaccreditations process. We are proud to note that The Middle States Association Validation Team stated in their team report, “…. the Validation Team was very impressed and in awe of what this school does for its students. The staff’s work shows a level of caring that far exceeds that of its peers in most public high schools. This staff not only brings academic content to students, but allows these students to thrive in a loving environment that many of them have never experienced. The dedication of the staff to MLK and its students makes this a very special place. …. Martin Luther King Jr., High School is a “safe haven” for these kids. It is a place to come to ride out the storms in their young lives. It is a place that these students love and appreciate.”
As our MLK Mission Statement proclaims:
At MLK, we believe that success breeds success. Our curriculum and instructional practices are rigorous and individualized for students to achieve. The emotionally supportive environment helps students make positive choices and fulfill their potential.
In addition, here at MLK our Belief Statement emphasizes our commitment towards our students:
We, the shareholders of MLK believe that…
• All students can learn, achieve and succeed
• All students have worth and dignity
• All students are entitled to a safe learning environment
• All students deserve a responsive, supportive and dedicated staff
In conclusion, I am reminded of the words of the poet Max Lucado.
What ignites your heart? Heed the fire within!
Do you have a passion to sing? Then sing!
Are you stirred to manage? Then manage!
Do you ache for the ill? Then treat them!
Do you hurt for the lost? Then teach them!
Sincerely,
Paul Tobin
Principal