News - Franklin High School

Friday, Jan 15 | College app and UW FASFA + WASFA deadline

Jan 15 is the application deadline for seven Washington State Colleges AND Univ of WA FAFSA + WASFA priority date.

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Posted on 01/14/2021

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Martin Luther King Jr. Showcase – Live Event

Revised bell schedule for Friday, January 15. School day will include an Advisory period. Attendance will be taken during Advisory and all other periods.

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Posted on 01/14/2021

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Ray Tsang in the Seattle Times Education Lab Article!

“Of course, learning the [course] content is very important,” he said. “But it’s not more important than understanding the pandemic that’s happening right now.”

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Posted on 01/05/2021

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Principal's Message | Jan 3 Weekly Message to Families

The following message was sent via SchoolMessenger to Franklin High School Families on Sunday, Jan 3, 2021. If you did not receive this email, please check your profile in SchoolMessenger or contact the FHS Administrative Secretary Edith Bocker at embocker@seattleschools.org or (206) 252-6150.

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Posted on 01/03/2021

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Early Release Friday, Dec 18

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Posted on 12/16/2020

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Binge-worthy murder mystery podcast by FHS PA students | Episode 3 of 5

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Posted on 11/25/2020

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8 am - 12 pm Building Access & Office Hours

Today building access and school office hours will be from 8 am to 12 pm. Future building hours to be announced soon.

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Posted on 11/25/2020

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Instagram Franklin HS ASB: franklinasb

Spirit Week Schedule: Monday - "You and Your Franklin Family" Show off your clubs, sports, teams, friends, family and alumni. Tuesday - "Furry Friends" Share your favorite moments with your pet pals! Wednesday - "Give Thanks" Show everyone who or what you're thankful for.

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Posted on 11/22/2020

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Senior Cap & Gown Orders Due Jan 30, 2021

Get ready for your graduation on June 16th, class of 2021! We work with National Achievers each year for graduation. Please complete the contact card as soon as possible to reserve your cap and gown. The payment deadline for your cap and gown is January 30, 2021. All items (excluding announcements and caps and gowns) will ship directly to the students homes 2-3 weeks after their order is submitted. If you have questions about your order, contact National Achievers directly.

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Posted on 11/19/2020

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First Quarter Grades | Solid or Shaky? | Student Resource List

First quarter grades have been submitted. Are your first quarter grades Solid? Way to go! Keep up the great work. Take a deep breath and know that we believe in you! Are your first quarter grades Shaky? Don't let your first quarter define your school year. Take a deep breath and know that we believe in you!

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Posted on 11/18/2020

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Donate blood before Tuesday, November 24

Donate at any Bloodworks Northwest before Tuesday, Nov 24 and mention Franklin High School Key Club (Code 662B). You can help us reach our goal of 35 donors and help us save lives! Donors must be 16 years of age or older, at least 110 lbs, and fill out a First Time Donor Form.

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Posted on 11/17/2020

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FamilyID Online Registration | Coach Update

Coach update and important registration information. Sports seasons are still scheduled to happen in the winter and spring of 2021. Head coaches are urging scholars to continue engage in online classes and strive for a high grade point average.

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Posted on 11/17/2020

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Empowering Black Male Educators

Calling All Black Male Educators. ONLY 2% OF TEACHERS IN THE US ARE BLACK MALES. Register now for the Virtual Black Educator Cafe on Wednesday, November 18, 2020 from 4:00-6:00 pm PST. Clock hours are available. Zoom link will be sent following completion of Google form registration.

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Posted on 11/14/2020

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FHS Performing Arts Presents | Podcast Series and Radio Show

Franklin Performing Arts presents their first podcast series and radio show. There has been a murder at Ollingford Academy! We need your help to solve this mystery and to find the murderer at large...Though streaming is free, please consider donating to support the theater program by going to SchoolPay and searching "theater".

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Posted on 11/13/2020

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Seniors! College Application Help Sessions and Apprenticeship Fair

There are many opportunities this week for help with college applications. Including an Apprenticeship Fair on November 12. Some events require registration and others are drop-in. Don't know where to start on your post high school plan? This week can be the jump start to help you on your way.

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Posted on 11/10/2020

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AP Exam | Deadline 11/12 | Additional Details

All students who wish to take AP exams must register by the end of the school day on November 12, 2020. To register, students need to log in to their College Board accounts at myap.collegeboard.org and then enter the join code from their AP class. Please contact Mr. Jeffreys, FHS Assessment Guy, at jrjeffreys@seattleschols.org if your student has any questions about registration.

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Posted on 11/10/2020

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Join us for Curriculum Night on Tuesday, Nov 10 at 6 PM

Please join us online for Curriculum Night! We are hosting our annual curriculum night November 10, 2020 at 6:00 pm.

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Posted on 11/09/2020

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Free Virtual Tutoring Through Seattle Public Library

SPL is offering free, one-on-one virtual tutoring for Seattle youth in grades K through 12 through Tutor.com a service of The Princeton Review.

Seattle students can connect through the Public Library’s platform at spl.org/VirtualTutoring to get instant access to Tutor.com’s 3,000 highly vetted expert tutors, who can help youth with schoolwork, tutoring and academic coaching in a variety of subjects in a safe and secure online classroom.

One-on-one help is available in math, writing, science, history, foreign languages, college essay writing, Advanced Placement (AP) courses and more!

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Posted on 10/26/2020

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Seattle Parks | 7 Learning Hubs for Seattle Students

Looking for a safe, welcoming space for your student to work on daily virtual learning? Seattle Parks and Recreation has learning hubs for middle or high school students at seven locations across the city.

Free, with Wi-Fi, these spaces are equipped with community center and youth program staff who can help your student get engaged in learning.

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Posted on 10/26/2020

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College Possible Virtual Open House | Mon, Oct 26th | 6:00-7:30 p.m.

Attention families with junior and senior high school students! Join College Possible on Monday, October 26th from 6:00-7:30 pm for our Virtual Open House. This event is open to junior and senior students and their families and friends. Come meet our coaches, hear about current students’ experiences in the program, and get a sneak peek of what it’s like to be a College Possible student. A raffle for a $100 grocery store gift card will be drawn at the end of the night, all attendees will be entered for a chance to win!

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Posted on 10/20/2020

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Black College Expo Seattle (Virtual Experience)

Black College Expo will be hosted LIVE virtually until we can continue back to physical events. The Virtual Seattle Black College Expo is an ONLINE Experience for students to get access to colleges, highlighting HBCUs,historically black colleges and universities, and other educational programs.

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Posted on 10/19/2020

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School Calendar 2020-21

Key dates for the 2020-21 school year.

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Posted on 10/12/2020

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Drive-thru Event | Wed, Oct 14 | 2-4 PM

We will be holding a socially distant, drive thru event at the school to hand out student materials on Wednesday, Oct. 14 between 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. Students should contact their teachers to see if they have any class materials to pick up. Students/families must wear a mask or face covering, practice social distancing of 6 feet and be COVID-19 symptom free.

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Posted on 10/09/2020

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College Preparation | Upcoming Events | Financial Aid

The Seattle Public Schools strategic plan outlines the goal of all students prepared for college, career, and life. There are many steps students should take to be prepared for college. The Department of College and Career is here to support students as they navigate this process. Read more about College and Career Readiness at Seattle Public Schools.

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Posted on 10/08/2020

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Flu Shots (at Interagency THC) for FHS Staff and Students

School-based health centers located in our schools also offer flu shots to those students who are enrolled. Students who have no insurance and who are under 18 years old can get the flu shot at any school-based health centers.

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Posted on 10/08/2020

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Yearbook Pick Up Information | Bring your student ID and purchase receipt

The 2019-2020 FHS yearbooks will be distributed tomorrow, Wed, Oct 7 between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. at the high school. Please be prepared to present your student ID and purchase receipt. No yearbook sales will happen at the distribution site - no exceptions. There will be another opportunity to pick up your yearbook on Oct 21 during the student materials pick up event.

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Posted on 10/06/2020

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Virtual Club & Activities Fair | Wed, Oct 7 at 1:45 PM | Stay Connected

The link to this Teams event can be found on your Schoology Resource page. Join us to hear of all the ways you can be involved. All are welcome!

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Posted on 10/06/2020

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High School Student Volunteer Opportunity

Check out the volunteer opportunity with City of Seattle Office of Emergency Management. Volunteering is great way to gain personal and professional experience while making positive changes in your community. Click here to learn about this volunteer position and how to apply. Applications are due by Oct 14.

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Posted on 10/02/2020

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Auditions! | Fall Radio Show & Podcast | Deadline is October 1st!

Auditions for our Fall Radio Show and Podcast performing Arts productions are under way! Please submit a video recording of yourself reading a short 1 minute monologue to sjcall@seattleschools.org. You may also optionally include an additional sentence or two of yourself speaking in an accent or singing a verse and chorus of a song. Total recording submission should be no longer than 3 minutes. There will be a variety of different parts to play in multiple short podcast stories and a longer student written montage production at the end in January. Actors, Tech crew, and writers will receive either an art credit or CTE .5 credit. Deadline for submissions is October 1st. Interested tech crew or writers should email Ms. Call to discuss options. Sjcall@seattleschools.org for more information and details.

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Posted on 09/30/2020

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College Possible makes college admission and success possible

College Possible is currently recruiting juniors and seniors for their program NOW! Want to know more? Click here to learn about the criteria, benefits, and how to apply.

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Posted on 09/25/2020

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Want to make a difference at your school? Run for student government!

All FHS students are part of the ASB - the associated student body. Are you interested in leading the Franklin ASB, planning activities, coordinating events, connecting with people, and building community? Run to be a class officer or a member of the ASB executive board! Check out the ASB election folder for applications and more information.

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Posted on 09/24/2020

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District Launching Temporary Resource Centers

The district is launching eight (8) temporary resource centers located across the district to provide the technology support. These resource centers will run for about eight weeks.

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Posted on 09/12/2020

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First Quarter | Drive-thru event | Wed, Sept 23 @ 2 p.m.

We will be holding a socially distant, drive through event outside the school to hand out student materials on Wednesday, Sept. 23 from 2:00 to 4:00 pm. Students should contact their teachers to see if they need to attend. Students/families must wear a mask or face covering, practice social distancing of 6 feet and be COVID-19 symptom free.

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Posted on 09/11/2020

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Free & Reduced Price Meals | More Than Breakfast and Lunch | Apply Online

We encourage all families to submit a new application for free and reduced price meals prior to the start of each new school year. This allows the application to be processed and the correct eligibility established before school starts. Please note applications are accepted anytime throughout the school year as well.

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Posted on 09/10/2020

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Pick up your orca card before the end of September

Student orca cards will be available for pick up on 9/18 & 9/25 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. outside of Franklin's main doors (nearest the keys). To ensure everyone's safety, students and parents coming must wear a mask and practice social distancing (6 feet apart). Click Read More for additional details.

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Posted on 09/09/2020

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SPS Technology Request | Restart Your SPS Laptop | See Attached Details | Before Tuesday!

The 1st Day of School had some technology challenges due to the high traffic and increase of users on our SPS network. In order to correct the connectivity issues, you will need to help your student restart their district-provided device this weekend.

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Posted on 09/07/2020

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Common Tech Issues | Get Help | Support Articles | Laptop Care & Maintenance

Helpful technology tips, links and contacts for Franklin families.

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Posted on 09/07/2020

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ATTEND FRANKLIN'S VIRTUAL COFFEE HOUR

We are hosting a virtual coffee hour for Franklin families as a way to establish a solid foundation for our partnership. We'd love to hear your ideas, your questions and your feedback as we work together to support your scholar(s) and our Qmmunity. Franklin administration and counseling staff will be there, as well as our amazing Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA)! We hope to see you there.

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Posted on 09/06/2020

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Order School Spirit Wear | Support Franklin

From now until Sept 9, 10% of all purchases come back to Franklin. Get that fresh Quaker gear and give back to your Qmmunity at the same time. We thank you for your support! Shopping link is below.

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Posted on 09/04/2020

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Email and Teams For Students How To Information

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Posted on 09/03/2020

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Welcome Back | Materials Pick Up Day

IMPORTANT DETAILS FOR FRIDAY, SEPT 4

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Posted on 09/02/2020

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Start of School Forms and Information

Every year, start-of-school forms ask families to verify or update contact information, select notification preferences, agree to guidelines on acceptable use of technology, etc. We offer a simple solution to completing these forms online through the district's website. Please make plans to complete these important forms before the start of school so staff have the most up-to-date information for your student.

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Posted on 08/20/2020

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Assistant Principal Announcement

As your proud principal, I am excited to announce Mrs. Ericka Pollard as our new assistant principal at Franklin High School. Ericka comes to Franklin from Kimball Elementary School where she has served as an assistant principal for the past 2 years. As you’ll read in her short bio (below), Ericka brings a wealth of knowledge, skill, experience and passion to Franklin and I am excited about the ways in which she will complement our administrative team and contribute to our community. Please help me welcome Mrs. Pollard to Franklin!

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Posted on 08/01/2020

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2020-21 Fall Athletics Registration

Register now for Fall sports

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Posted on 07/02/2020

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Friday, Jan 15 | College app and UW FASFA + WASFA deadline

Martin Luther King Jr. Showcase – Live Event

Ray Tsang in the Seattle Times Education Lab Article!

Principal's Message | Jan 3 Weekly Message to Families

Early Release Friday, Dec 18

Binge-worthy murder mystery podcast by FHS PA students | Episode 3 of 5

8 am - 12 pm Building Access & Office Hours

Instagram Franklin HS ASB: franklinasb

Senior Cap & Gown Orders Due Jan 30, 2021

First Quarter Grades | Solid or Shaky? | Student Resource List

Donate blood before Tuesday, November 24

FamilyID Online Registration | Coach Update

Empowering Black Male Educators

FHS Performing Arts Presents | Podcast Series and Radio Show

Seniors! College Application Help Sessions and Apprenticeship Fair

AP Exam | Deadline 11/12 | Additional Details

Join us for Curriculum Night on Tuesday, Nov 10 at 6 PM

Free Virtual Tutoring Through Seattle Public Library

Seattle Parks | 7 Learning Hubs for Seattle Students

College Possible Virtual Open House | Mon, Oct 26th | 6:00-7:30 p.m.

Black College Expo Seattle (Virtual Experience)

School Calendar 2020-21

Drive-thru Event | Wed, Oct 14 | 2-4 PM

College Preparation | Upcoming Events | Financial Aid

Flu Shots (at Interagency THC) for FHS Staff and Students

Yearbook Pick Up Information | Bring your student ID and purchase receipt

Virtual Club & Activities Fair | Wed, Oct 7 at 1:45 PM | Stay Connected

High School Student Volunteer Opportunity

Auditions! | Fall Radio Show & Podcast | Deadline is October 1st!

College Possible makes college admission and success possible

Want to make a difference at your school? Run for student government!

District Launching Temporary Resource Centers

First Quarter | Drive-thru event | Wed, Sept 23 @ 2 p.m.

Free & Reduced Price Meals | More Than Breakfast and Lunch | Apply Online

Pick up your orca card before the end of September

SPS Technology Request | Restart Your SPS Laptop | See Attached Details | Before Tuesday!

Common Tech Issues | Get Help | Support Articles | Laptop Care & Maintenance

ATTEND FRANKLIN'S VIRTUAL COFFEE HOUR

Order School Spirit Wear | Support Franklin

Email and Teams For Students How To Information

Welcome Back | Materials Pick Up Day

Start of School Forms and Information

Assistant Principal Announcement

2020-21 Fall Athletics Registration