Mission

The mission of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Literary and Fine Arts School (“King Arts”) is to provide all students with a dynamic educational experience that focuses on the fine and performing arts and emphasizes literature and writing.

A Fine Arts Focused Curriculum….

• Unlocks the door to learning and allows students to view the world through the eyes of an artist
• Cultivates the skills of collaboration, communication, creativity and innovation, critical thinking, problem-solving, and leadership
• Presents students with opportunities to explore big ideas and essential questions
• Uses the Fine Arts as a tool for differentiated instruction and assessment for all students
• Inspires increased student academic achievement and engagement

A Curriculum that Emphasizes Literature and Writing…

• Supports student access to literary works from diverse social, cultural, and historical contexts
• Extends writing and publishing opportunities beyond the classroom
• Encourages writing through literature
• Enriches the classroom experience with regular author experience opportunities