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News & Announcements

PFEP / COMPACT STAKEHOLDERS FEEDBACK

Hello Franklin Families. We are currently updating our Parent and Family Engagement Policy and School-Family Compact. Please take some time to review the documents and fill out the Google Form. Thank you.
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Annie the Musical

Would you like to see the award-winning musical performance ANNIE?



Interested students are invited to attend an INFORMATIONAL meeting in Room: B-3 during LUNCH either on Tuesday 1/14/25 or Wed 1/15/25 You can also visit: bit.ly/fhs2annie for more information.



Hurry! Seats are first come first served! Registration will CLOSE when all spots have been filled or Thursday, 1/16/25 @1:30pm (whichever comes first).
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Campus Tours

Wednesday 1/15 from 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Thursday 2/13 from 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Thursday 3/13 from 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Wednesday 4/23 from 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Wednesday 5/21 from 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Panther Newsletter #18

Dear Families,

As we wrap up this semester, I want to encourage everyone to finish strong! Please take a moment to check out this week’s newsletter for a few key reminders before we head into winter break.

This will be the last newsletter until January 5th, so I’d like to wish you and your loved ones a joyful and restful holiday season. Winter break is a wonderful time to recharge, spend time together, and create special memories. Just a quick reminder—school resumes on Monday, January 6th, and it’s so important that all students are back on time and ready for a great start to the second semester!

Thank you for your continued support, and I look forward to seeing everyone in the new year.

Warm regards,

Principal Davtyan

Calendar

Jan 17

ELAC Meeting

Time: 8:45 AM – 10 AM
Location: Parent Center Room 502 and via Zoom

Winter Formal: Ticket Sales

Time: 12 PM – 1 PM
Location: Quad

Ready for the World: College Hour

Time: 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM

Jan 23

Teen Court Cases

Time: 1:44 PM – 3:38 PM
Location: Library

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.