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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

SSC MEETING 11-18-24

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

WEEKLY NEWSLETTER ISSUE #13

Hello Franklin Families-

We hope you're having a fantastic week! We’re excited to share this week's newsletter (attached) with you, packed with all the latest updates, events, and celebrations happening at Franklin High.

Thank you for your continued support, and let’s keep the Panther Pride strong!

Kindly,

Principal Davtyan
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Calendar

Nov 20

Wrestling Boys and Girls

Time: 3 PM – 6 PM
Location: Away at Mendez

Nov 21

iAttend Outreach Day

Boys Soccer-JV/V and Boys Basketball JV/V

Time: 3 PM – 6 PM
Location: Home games vs Roybal

Girls Soccer JV/V and Girls Basketball JV/V

Time: 3 PM – 6 PM
Location: Away games at Roybal

Wrestling Boys and Girls

Time: 3 PM – 6 PM
Location: Away at Bell HS

Nov 25

Thanksgiving/ Fall Break

Nov 26

Thanksgiving/ Fall Break

Nov 27

Thanksgiving/ Fall Break

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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.