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June is here and the last day of school is right around the corner! As you travel around the city this summer remember to apply the lessons from the school year to your daily travel choices all summer long.

Franklin Newsletter #39

Dear Franklin Families,

We’ve had a full and exciting week at Franklin, and we’re excited to share the latest updates, celebrations, and important info in this week’s newsletter!

As always, thank you for being such an important part of our Panther community.

Franklin Finals Schedule (6/4 - 6/6)

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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May 29

EOY iReady Test (6th-10th)

i-Ready EOY (special bell schedule)

May 30

ASB: Senior Sunset Ticket Sales

Time: 1:03 PM – 1:38 PM

Location: Student Store

Senior Sunset

Time: 6 PM – 9 PM

Jun 2

175th Day of School

Jun 3

Senior Grades Due

Jun 4

Period 1 & 2 Finals Day

Sep 1

Labor Day

Nov 27

Thanksgiving

Dec 25

Christmas

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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.