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  • Franklin High School School for Advanced Studies
  • Franklink STEM Magnet

News & Announcements

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10/16: Dual Enrollment Webinar

Date: Friday, October 16th
Time: 5:00 pm
Zoom Link: https://bit.ly/DualEnrollWeb27
Please let us know if you will join us via this zoom registration form: https://bit.ly/DualEnrollWeb27
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Calendar

Oct 16

ELAC Meeting

Time: 9 AM – 11 AM
Location: Parent Center / Centro de Padres – Room / Salon 502 Zoom Meeting Address: https://lausd.zoom.us/j/82339877247 ZOOM ID: 823 3987 7247 Telephone Access: US : +1 213 338 8477 or +1 408 638 0968 or +1 669 900 6833 or +1 253 215 8782

Dual Enrollment Webinar

Time: 5 PM – 6 PM

Oct 19

SSC MEETING

Time: 4:35 PM – 5:35 PM
Location: Parent Center / Centro de Padres – Room / Salon 502 Zoom Meeting Address: https://lausd.zoom.us/j/82339877247 ZOOM ID: 823 3987 7247 Telephone Access: US : +1 213 338 8477 or +1 408 638 0968 or +1 669 900 6833 or +1 253 215 8782

Oct 21

PSAT: 10th and 11th Grade

Oct 23

We Are One Webinar

Time: 9 AM – 10:30 AM

Homecoming Parade & Game

Time: 6 PM – 9 PM

Oct 24

Homecoming Dance

Time: 6 PM – 10:30 PM

Jan 8

Winter Recess Ends

Jan 11

Second Semester Begins

Jan 18

Dr. Martin L. King Jr. Day

Jan 23

Region East FAFSA Super Saturday

Time: 8 AM – 12 PM
Location: TBD

Jan 24

School Experience Survey for Parents

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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.