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Welcome to Martin Luther King Academic Magnet School


Tips for the First Day of School

August 11 is the first day of school for students. Martin Luther King Academic Magnet will be in session from 7:45 to 2:45. Here are some tips for making the first day of school a good one.

Standard School Attire

SSA will be fully implemented, beginning on the first day.

Acceptable Attire

  • Long- or short-sleeved, collared shirts—solid colors—navy or royal blue, white, black, gray, red, or green
  • Navy, black, or khaki pants, shorts, Capri pants, skirts, skorts, or jumpers
  • Long- or short-sleeved, collared dresses—solid colors—navy or royal blue, white, black, gray, red, or green
  • Sweaters and lightweight jackets may be made of fleece fabric

Prohibited Attire

  • No denim
  • No striped or patterned shirts
  • No t-shirts worn as outerwear
  • No hoodies
  • No sagging pants
  • No exposed chests or midriffs
  • No shorts, dresses, skirts, etc. that do not extend below the fingertip.

During the first week of school, non-compliance with SSA will result in students being held out of class in the main office until parents can bring acceptable clothing to school. During the second week of school, non-compliance with SSA will result in disciplinary consequences as defined in the MNPS Personal Appearance and Dress Code Policy.

State Sales Tax Holiday


If you need to pick up last minute back-to-school supplies, this weekend is a great time to do so.  The State of Tennessee has declared the weekend of August 1 through August 3 a sales tax holiday, making school and art supplies, clothing, and computers exempt from state sales tax.  For more information about tax exempt purchases, click here.

Our Mission

MLK's mission is to prepare students with proven academic talent for successful post-secondary study through a highly challenging curriculum emphasizing science and math.

 

MLK Garners National Awards 

Gold Medal Award from US News & World Reports 

Martin Luther King Academic Magnet is honored by U.S. News and World Report as a gold medal award-winning high school.  For more information on the rankings and what they mean, click here. 





Newsweek magazine logoNewsweek magazine recognizes Martin Luther King Academic Magnet as one of America's best high schools.  Click here to see where we rank.

Siemens Foundation national awardThe Siemens Foundation, in association with College Board, has designated Martin Luther King Academic Magnet as a top performing high school in Advanced Placement science and math courses.  For the full listing, click here.









The Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools (MNPS) does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, or disability in admission to, access to, or operations of its programs, services, or activities. MNPS does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices. Contact MNPS ADA Coordinator at 259-8531.