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Once a Panther, Always a Panther.

Franklin HS Schools and Programs

  • Franklin Dual Language Academy
  • Franklin HS Panthers Athletics
  • Franklin High School
  • Franklin High School School for Advanced Studies
  • Franklink STEM Magnet

News & Announcements

Franklin Newsletter #29

We invite you to check out this week’s Franklin Newsletter for important updates, upcoming events, and school highlights.
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Immigration Resource Clinic

On behalf of school board member Dr. Rocio Rivas, we invite your school community to a Free Immigration Resource Clinic, Saturday, March 29.

This event is free and open to LAUSD families and community. The Immigration Resource Clinic will provide attendees with free Legal Consultation Services, support with N-400 citizenship application & a Know Your Rights workshop.
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Traffic Safety

Safe streets and neighborhoods make safe routes to school. Knowing your
neighborhood helps you make safer choices about where and when to walk.

Franklin Newsletter Issue #27

Dear Panther Families,

We invite you to check out this week’s Franklin High School Newsletter for important updates and announcements.
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Senior Class of 25 QUAD Picture Day

Seniors!! Class of 25 QUAD picture is scheduled for Tuesday 3/4 during Period 4.

A few reminders:

Wear your FHS or Class of 25 gear!
Report to your Period 4 for attendance, there will be a PA announcement for teachers to escort/release Seniors
Remove your backpack/bag and place it on one of the blue tables AWAY from the brick around the trees (so they don’t come out in the photo)
No hats or hoodies (we won’t be able to see your face)
Quickly find a spot to stand INSIDE the blue tape
Face the main building.
Once we start count down (from 3rd floor) SMILE and LOOK UP! (Keep looking up!!)
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Calendar

Mar 20

ASB (High School): Spirit Week

Mar 21

10th Week Grade Due

ASB (High School): Spirit Week

Mar 24

Coffee with the Principal

Time: 9 AM – 10 AM

Mar 25

iAttend Outreach Day

Time: 11 AM – 12 PM

Mar 27

Parent Meeting: ELPAC Testing

Time: 8:45 AM – 9:30 AM
Location: Parent Center Room 501
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At A Glance

  • 1,340 Enrolled Students
  • 37 Advanced Placement and Honors courses available
  • 31 Students Received the California Department of Education--Seal of Biliteracy
  • California Department of Education--Gold Ribbon School
  • Franklin STEM Magnet: 2024 Magnet Schools of America--School of Excellence
  • Franklin Dual Language Magnet: 2024 Magnet Schools of America--School of Distinction
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About Us

Benjamin Franklin Senior High School was established in Highland Park in 1916 and has been the heart of the community for over 100 years. The school opened with 225 students and 115 faculty members at what is presently Monte Vista Elementary. As the school grew, a new location was opened in 1960 where Franklin is currently located. Currently, Benjamin Franklin High School and Dual Language Middle School has a student body of 1,403 students. The school also boasts a highly-active alumni community, with many multi-generational students currently enrolled.
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Our Mission

Franklin students will:

- Possess socially conscious perspectives and digital citizenship to contend with our rapidly changing global society.
- Contribute positively to a culturally and diverse community.
- Exhibit creative and critical thinking through thoughtful explanation, interpretation, application, perspective, empathy and self-knowledge.
- Communicate effectively and confidently in collaborating with others.
Explore, define and solve complex problems and apply them to real-life situations.