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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

News & Announcements

WEEKLY NEWSLETTER ISSUE #13

Hello Franklin Families-

We hope you're having a fantastic week! We’re excited to share this week's newsletter (attached) with you, packed with all the latest updates, events, and celebrations happening at Franklin High.

Thank you for your continued support, and let’s keep the Panther Pride strong!

Kindly,

Principal Davtyan
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ANNUAL TITLE I LETTER

Hello Franklin Families. Please take some time to review the Annual Title I Letter. You can access a copy on the Franklin HS Website.
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College Admission Fair

JOIN US!
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2024
9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
South East High School
2720 Tweedy Boulevard, South Gate, CA 90280
Parking available in front of the school on Tweedy Blvd—in the gated teacher parking lot.
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Calendar

Nov 14

Teen Court Cases

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

Nov 18

Coffee with the Principal 5:00 PM

Time: 5 PM – 6 PM
Location: School Location: Parent Center Room 502 Zoom Link: https://lausd.zoom.us/j/82339877247 Zoom ID: 823 3987 7247 Phone: +1 213 338 8477 or +1 408 638 0968

Nov 19

Blood Drive (ASB)

Time: 7:30 AM – 2:30 PM
Location: Small Gym

Nov 21

iAttend Outreach Day

Nov 25

Thanksgiving/ Fall Break

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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.