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News & Announcements

Franklin Newsletter #37

Dear Franklin Families,

We’ve got just 3.5 weeks left in the school year, and every day is important. Please encourage your child to be in school every day and every period. Attendance is one of the strongest indicators of student success.

This week’s newsletter includes important updates, highlights, and information about what’s coming up.

Thank you for your continued support as we finish the year strong.
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Know Your Right Workshop

In this “Know Your Rights” workshop families will learn how to make a plan, stay informed, and take proactive steps to safeguard their future.   
Date: Thursday, May 29    
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Place: Luther Burbank Middle School, located at 6460 N. Figueroa St.
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Budget Conversation

Date: Tuesday, May 20
Time: 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Place: Rockdale Visual & Performing Arts Magnet, located at 1303 Yosemite Dr.

Franklin Newsletter #36

Dear Franklin Community,

Happy Mother’s Day to all the amazing caregivers, mothers, and guardians in our Panther family! We honor and appreciate all that you do.

Please take a moment to check out Issue 36 of our Panther Newsletter—filled with updates, celebrations, and important reminders.

Calendar

May 27

Menchies Fundraiser

Time: 11 AM – 10 PM
Location: 4929 Eagle Rock Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90041

ASB: Senior Sunset Ticket Sales

Time: 1:03 PM – 1:38 PM
Location: Student Store

May 29

ASB Blood Drive

Time: 8:45 AM – 2:45 PM
Location: Small Gym

ASB: Senior Sunset Ticket Sales

Time: 1:03 PM – 1:38 PM
Location: Student Store

FDLA Film Festival

Time: 5 PM – 8 PM
Location: 820 N. Ave 54, Los Angeles, CA 90042

May 30

ASB: Senior Sunset Ticket Sales

Time: 1:03 PM – 1:38 PM
Location: Student Store

Senior Sunset

Time: 6 PM – 9 PM

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.