Franklin Elementary
A School Community that Offers:
A Safe, Friendly and Child Centered atmosphere
A Nurturing and supportive environment with experienced, caring teachers and support staff
A Wonderful parent community with strong involvement, many volunteer opportunities, and an active PTO
A Rigorous focus on literacy and numeracy development
Meets/exceeds state expectations in academic achievement, growth and academic growth gaps
A Certified literacy specialist and an Instructional Coach
Literacy support services across all grade levels
Gifted and Talented (GT) services
Special education programming through LSS – Learning Support Services including DHH (Deaf /Hard of Hearing) programming
Counseling and Support services
Before/After school programming – Franklin Friends
A Building-wide Positive Behavior Support Program
Patriot PRIDE - school wide
A Focus on Character Education – Franklin’s Core Virtues
Student Outreach and Service projects
An Active community garden
Single grade, self-contained classrooms
Four sections at every grade level (K-5)
Tuition-free full day kindergarten
Science and technology support
STEAM lab
One to one computing in grades 3-5; wireless mobile Chromebooks
Classroom computer stations
SMART Boards or Touch Tablets & HD Monitors in every classroom
Document cameras and projectors or HD Monitors in every classroom
Regular library/media opportunities
A Strong performing arts program, including highly qualified art, music and physical education teachers
Extracurricular Opportunities/Clubs: Band, Orchestra, Honor Choir, Art, Spelling, Science, Spanish, Student Council, Chess, Lego and Altruism club.