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King, Dr. Martin Luther, Jr.

School code number: 710
Grade Level: 6-8
Hours: 9:10AM - 3:30PM

350 Girard Street, San Francisco, CA, 94134
Neighborhood: Excelsior
Phone: (415) 330-1500
Fax: (415) 468-7295
School Loop: mlk-sfusd-ca.schoolloop.com
Principal: Natalie Eberhard

School Data

    Discover this school

    Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Academic Middle School enrolls students from neighborhoods throughout San Francisco. The diverse and multicultural atmosphere of the school attracts students from all racial/ethnic groups. All students receive equitable access. We focus on a curriculum that is meaningful and relevant, valuing relationships between staff and students, students and their peers, and the student-community.

    Our focus for all students is the demonstration of scholarship, sportsmanship, mentorship, leadership, and entrepreneurship. The basic philosophy of the school is to cooperate, participate, communicate, work, and learn together in order to produce a harmonious, productive, pluralistic society of lifelong learners. Our mission is to ensure that all students realize their potential in academic, creative, physical, and social endeavors. We accomplish this through the combined efforts of our students, families, staff, school district, and community.

    School Tours

    Thursdays 9:00 - 11:00AM.

    Uniforms

    White collared shirt, black or khaki pants, red cardigan/red MLK sweatshirt

    Before School Programs

    Orchestra

    After School Programs

    ExCEL/YMCA program, César Chávez program, Band Program

    Special Education Programs

    • Designated Instructional Services
    • Inclusion
    • Resource Specialist Program
    • Special Day Class/Learning Disabled
    • Special Day Class/Mild/Moderate-Intensive Language & Learning
    • Special Day Class/Severely Impaired

    Resource Specialist Program, Inclusion (6-8) Special Day Class/Learning Disabled (6-8), Special Day Class/Severely Impaired (6-8) Special Day Class/Mild/Moderate-Intensive Language & Learning (6-8), Designated Instructional Services

    Language Programs

    English Plus Pathway

    English Learner Interventions, Reading and Math Interventions, Mentorship Program

    School Day Academic Enrichment

    GATE, AVID, Gear Up, SF Promise, Expanding Your Horizons, Student Government, Art, Drama, Yearbook

    Opportunities for Parental Involvement

    The PTSA sponsors various school projects. Parents are invited to attend Back-to-School Night, Middle and High school orientation meetings, and other MLK events. Parents can volunteer to accompany field trips, support school dances, plays, and promotion, and act as speakers for Career Day. Parents participate in the School Site Council (SSC), English Learners Advisory Committee (ELAC), and other school site support groups. Monthly newsletters, report cards/interim reports, and parent conferences provide on-going communication between staff and parents. A parent center and a parent liaison staff position have been established to provide additional information, resources, and support for parents and caregivers.

    Additional Info

    Current Events, Science Enrichment, Computer Science, Dance, Advanced PE, Clubs.

    For information about the various programs at MLK, please click here.