Our School
VISION STATEMENT
Martin Luther King, Jr. Junior High envisions a scholar-centered learning community built on respect, trust, and collaboration. We strive to maintain strong partnerships with families and the broader community, uphold high academic expectations, and create a safe, inclusive environment that values diversity. Through relevant, rigorous instruction and shared decision-making, we prepare all scholars with the skills and mindset needed to succeed in a dynamic, interconnected world.
mission STATEMENT
At Martin Luther King, Jr. Junior High, we are committed to preparing all scholars to be college and career ready, empowered to thrive as responsible, productive citizens. Through data-driven instruction and a focus on social responsibility, we support both the academic and personal growth of every scholar.
PUSD equity statement
We, the Pittsburg Unified School District Community of diverse scholars, families, and staff believe every scholar, every day deserves the best. Our diversity is our asset.
We recognize systemic practices have historically created inequities in our system. We stand together to intentionally and continuously identify, name, disrupt, dismantle, and replace these barriers in order to ensure equitable outcomes.
We, the Pittsburg Unified School District Community, champion safety, justice, access, systems of opportunities, identity, voice, respect, inclusion, and belonging for all.
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