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10/17: Franklin Showcase

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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

Oct 2

Senior Night Football vs. Marshall HS

Time: 7 PM – 10 PM

Oct 9

We Are One Webinar

Time: 5 PM – 6:30 PM

Oct 13

Senior Meeting Parent Night

Time: 4 PM – 5 PM

Oct 14

Fall Awards Ceremony

Oct 15

Fall Parent Conference Night

Time: 5 PM – 7 PM

Jan 8

Winter Recess Ends

Jan 11

Second Semester Begins

Oct 5

Stronger Schools Together Information Session — Region West

Time: 9 AM – 10 AM
Location: Webster Middle School 11330 Graham Pl Los Angeles, CA 90064

Stronger Schools Together Information Session — Region South

Time: 5 PM – 6 PM
Location: Gardena High School 1301 W 182nd St Gardena, CA 90248

Stronger Schools Together Information Session — Region North

Time: 6 PM – 7 PM
Location: Holmes Middle School 9351 Paso Robles Ave Northridge, CA 91325

Stronger Schools Together Information Session — Region West

Time: 6 PM – 7 PM
Location: Virtual

Oct 6

Region West Choices School Fair

Time: 4 PM – 6 PM
Location: Los Angeles High School 4650 W. Olympic Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90019

Oct 7

Stronger Schools Together Information Session — Region South

Time: 5 PM – 6 PM
Location: Virtual
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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.