Martin Luther King, Jr Elementary School

Overall this is a good school. I think as with any school if they had more parental involvement the school would improve tremendously.
--Submitted by a parent

The quality of this school is poor at best but typical of Clayton county. My kids are doing well but are unchallenged and the curriculum is weak at best. The teachers are lazy and give them grades for subjects not even taught. My daughter says they don't do health but the online gradebook shows health scores of 100% and 95% but she assures me the teacher doesn't like doing health so makes up the scores. I just wish I could move to a better school district but can't afford it right now as we own our home and housing prices have tanked so there's no way to sell. I'm looking into some charter schools for next year.
--Submitted by a parent

This is the first year my daughter has attended school there and I must say she receives very good care. I personally am not part of the PTA but I stay in constant contact with her teacher as well as with the administration. If I have had a problem with anyone or anything it was addressed and corrected promptly. As of today I feel good about my child being there. But I do say I pray over her life and education everyday. That makes a difference.
--Submitted by a parent

I am disappointed in reading these comments from parents. I am a parent and i understand SOME of your concerns. HOWEVER, many parents talk about what the school is doing wrong- but my question is to you- have you joined the PTA? There is a lack of parental involvement at King Elementary and it takes more than just teachers and administrators to make changes. If you have concerns, the PTA is the best way to make your voice heard. If you want to see some things implimented in the school, joining the PTA and being involved is the best way to do this. The teachers need us to volunteer more in the classroom and help with functions.
--Submitted by a parent

My son has attended King Elementary for the past 3 years and this has to be one of the worst schools I've seen, or so I thought. I checked the surrounding schools for Clayton County and King is by far the best. Which doesn't state much. The teachers are negligent, unconcerned, and belligerent. I almost had an altercation with one teacher because of her rudeness. The best advice I have to offer is move away from Clayton County.
--Submitted by a parent

My daughter graduated from this school. And it was okay..I would have to agree with previous comments about the teachers, their focus was not so much on the kids..they were too busy gossiping, arguing in front of the children etc. Dr Matthews is an execellent principal but it takes far more than just the principal. She should take a deeper look into her staff. The teachers are young and it shows...
--Submitted by a parent

The counseling department at M.L.King and Social Worker are very helpful , friendly and knowledgeable. They made sure that my every need was met for my child and myfamily. Thank You'll
--Submitted by a parent

My daughter attends MLK, this is her second year which has been a nightmare. Her teacher has complained and wined about my daughter since the first week of school. At first I would be upset with my daughter and punish her for the complaints. But as time went by I began to realize it was not my daughter but the impatience of the teacher. Some people are just not cut out to be teachers, and we as parents need to do everything possible to have them removed from our school system.
--Submitted by a parent

This school need to focus more on education. I can't see kids being happy in the environment that I've seen them placed in. The teachers & staff members are rude, unconcerned & gossip too much about the wrong things. Education should be the main focus, but the kids have little support to help them when they need it most.
--Submitted by a parent

my son attend mlk I am very disappointed in the leadership at this school. We had a very tough year there were no communication from teacher to parents. This school has a lot to work on.
--Submitted by a parent