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Superintendent’s Opening of Schools Address

Watch the Superintendent’s Opening of Schools Address, previously broadcast from The Music Center’s Walt Disney Concert Hall.

PARENT INFORMATION - SPRING TESTING

In preparation for the Spring Testing, please see the information below.

Coffee with the Principal

Cafe con la Directora/Coffee with the Principal
upcoming dates:
Feb 12 @ 9:15 in person (en persona) 5:00 on Zoom https://lausd.zoom.us/j/83571605469
Other dates:
Mar 11
Apr 8
May 13

Friday, March 8, 2024

SCHOOL PLAN FOR STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT 8:30AM
Parent Center - Room 502

CREDIT RECOVERY SATURDAY SCHOOL

Credit Recovery and Intervention Spring Session
Offering Algebra 2, Geometry A, World History, U.S. History, Government and English 10A and Am. Lit.
February 3, 10, 17, 24, March 2, 9, 16, 23
Saturdays 8:30 am - 12:30 pm In Person

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Apr 24

No School- Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day

May 27

No School- Memorial Day

Jun 11

Last Day of School

Sep 30

Coming Soon!

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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

About Us
Our Mission

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.

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.