Emerson is a culturally diverse school supported by strong involvement by parents and community members. We align our instructional practices with the rigorous Common Core State Standards and characteristics of high-performing urban schools to prepare students for college and career success. We use data and research to set goals. Emerson offers adaptive technology to help students with special needs. Families can enroll in this school using the online application at mpsmke.com/EnrollMPS.
“Ralph Waldo Emerson School provides an enriching curriculum that promotes excellence in achievement and equity for students through an inclusive educational program that makes it a school of choice. Community members, students, parents and staff work together to promote a positive attitude toward lifelong learning. Emerson School builds a solid foundation that enables students to make a successful transition to middle school. All students spend time working on integrated projects and activities that connect academic skills and lead to complex learning and problem solving. This enables students to acquire employable skills and to become productive members in today’s technological society.”
Vision Statement
We envision that we will educate all students to the highest levels of academic success, to enable them to reach and stretch beyond their potential, and to prepare them to become accountable, respectful, and self-driven members of society.
Values Statement
We here at Emerson value students receiving a high quality education from a qualified teaching staff that believes that all children are capable of learning, in which our professional staff is willing to go above and beyond to make sure that all Emerson students leave with a strong academic foundation.