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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

Calendar

Dec 10

Academic Jacket Initial Meeting

8th grade Parent Meeting: In Person and Zoom: 9am

Time: 9 AM – 9:30 PM
Location: Franklin Parent Center

8th grade Parent Meeting: In Person and Zoom: 4pm

Time: 3 PM – 4 PM

Dec 11

Final Report Card Window Opens

Teen Court

ELAC MEETING

Time: 9 AM – 10 AM
Location: Parent Center / Centro de Padres – Room / Salon 502 Zoom Meeting Address: https://lausd.zoom.us/j/82339877247 ZOOM ID: 823 3987 7247

Dec 12

Parent Workshop: Franklin SPED

Time: 9 AM – 10 AM

Dec 13

Citizenship Clinic at Belmont HS

Time: 9 AM – 2 PM
Location: Belmont High School

Dec 15

Finals 1 & 2

LSLC Meeting

Time: 3:45 PM – 4:45 PM
Location: PCR

Jan 9

Winter Recess Ends

Jan 12

Second Semester Begins

Jan 19

Dr. Martin L. King Jr. Day

Feb 16

Presidents' Day

Mar 27

Cesar E. Chavez Birthday Observed - Unassigned Day (No School)

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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.