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News & Announcements

Franklin Newsletter #30

We hope you're doing well! Our latest Franklin Weekly Newsletter (Issue #30) is now available, and we encourage you to check it out. It’s filled with important updates, student highlights, upcoming events, and helpful resources for our school community.

Franklin Newsletter #29

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

Calendar

Apr 2

Summative ELPAC testing through ELD classes

Location: in ELD classrooms

Apr 3

Summative ELPAC testing through ELD classes

Location: in ELD classrooms

FOCUS program for parents

Time: 9 AM – 10:30 AM
Location: Parent Center

Teen Court Cases

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

Parenting for Safety: A Region East Town Hall for Safe Schools

Time: 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Location: Legacy High School 5225 Tweedy Blvd South Gate, CA 90280. 

Apr 4

Summative ELPAC testing through ELD classes

Location: in ELD classrooms

ELAC Meeting

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

Apr 5

Summative ELPAC testing through ELD classes

Location: in ELD classrooms

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.