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Franklin Newsletter #36

Dear Franklin Community,

Happy Mother’s Day to all the amazing caregivers, mothers, and guardians in our Panther family! We honor and appreciate all that you do.

Please take a moment to check out Issue 36 of our Panther Newsletter—filled with updates, celebrations, and important reminders.

Franklin Newsletter #35

Take a moment to check out this week’s Franklin High School newsletter! It’s packed with updates, celebrations, and important information from our campus. Thank you for staying connected and being a part of our Panther community!

Calendar

May 16

AP Physics

Time: 8 AM

AP Spanish Lit

Time: 12 PM

May 19

FREE EYE EXAMS AND GLASSES

Location: Eagle Rock High School, 1750 Yosemite Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90041

Coffee with the Principal

Time: 9 AM – 10 AM

May 20

FREE EYE EXAMS AND GLASSES

Location: Eagle Rock High School, 1750 Yosemite Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90041

May 21

FREE EYE EXAMS AND GLASSES

Location: Eagle Rock High School, 1750 Yosemite Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90041

Campus Tour

Time: 2 PM – 3 PM

May 22

FREE EYE EXAMS AND GLASSES

Location: Eagle Rock High School, 1750 Yosemite Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90041

JROTC Awards Celebration

Time: 5 PM – 7 PM
Location: Auditorium

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.