Portland Public Schools
Portland, Oregon

Franklin High School

Home of the Quakers

5405 SE Woodward | Portland, OR 97206
Phone: (503) 916-5140 | Fax: (503) 916-2694

Franklin Features

The City of Portland's Black History Month Committee presents THE FIFTH ANNUAL YOUTH DAY on Thursday, February 16, 2012.  College and career sessions and exhibition are featured.   All students welcome to register with Ms. Williams (room 150) or Ms. Laiz (room 108).  Details about the day at:  Youth_Day_Feb_2012.pdf  Registration forms are due February 15th; first 50 received can attend.

Thoroughly Modern Millie, FHS spring production, will be performed on April 6th, 7th, 13th and 14th.  7:00pm performances on the 6th, 13th and 14th; 2:00pm performance on the 7th.  Ticket prices are $10 for adults and $5 for student with id.

The annual PTA Auction will be held on Saturday, April 7th!  Check out the auction page for details.  And, please access the auction site donation page https://franklin.schoolauction.net/fiesta/donate_items/new  NOW!  Auction Sponsors are needed -- contact Kathy Zavitz at 503.231.6456 for more information!  The next meeting of auction planners is February 16th at 7pm at Realty Trust on Hawthorne.  

TICKETS CAN NOW BE PURCHASED ONLINE AT THE AUCTION WEBSITE: http://franklin.schoolauction.net/fiesta 

 

 

 College Planning and Career Investigation Update!

  • I Like Financial Aid night on Thursday, Feb. 9th from 4pm to 8pm in the College and Career Center, room 108.  Sponsored by Future Connect (an initiative of Mayor Sam Adams), this is an opportunity for students to log on to a designated Facebook page and post questions about paying for college.  College financial aid reps will be answer questions.  The students will be supervised by Franklin's college and career staff.  Questions may be directed to Maggie, 503.916.5140 x73559 or malberts@pps.net.
  • Raquel Laiz, FHS Career Coordinator, has posted many career exploration opportunities on our website.  Access them here.
  • We're learning about scholarship opportunities daily and will post them on our scholarship page as we learn of them; check here.
       
      "Mapping My Future" - New tab with helpful resources that help students learn about college and career opportunities!  

      IT IS NOW TIME TO REGISTER FOR AP EXAMS!

      Make sure to get the registration form from your AP teacher. If you are taking multiple exams, you still only need to fill out one form. Students who are on Free and Reduced Lunch should write that on the top of their registration form, and the cost of their exam will be covered. Students who really need financial assistance, but are not on Free and Reduced Lunch, must speak with their AP teacher and fill out a form to get assistance with paying for exams. We wish you the best of luck! Deadline to submit registration form and payment to Mr. Lavert Robertson is February 22, 2012.

       

       

       

       

      REMINDER: Franklin does NOT have late arrival on Wednesdays!  EVERY WEDNESDAY is EARLY RELEASE at 1:15pm!

       

       

       

       

       

       

       

       

       

       

       

       

       

       

       

    Franklin Calendar

    Today at Franklin

    Daily Bulletin for 2/14 and 2/13           
    A/B Block Schedule Calendar for 2011-12 here (Please note that if schools close due to weather, the A/B schedule will remain in tact.  If school closes on an A day and resumes the next day, that next day will be a B day.)
    PLEASE NOTE: FRANKLIN HIGH SCHOOL HAS EARLY DISMISSAL EVERY WEDNESDAY; see Bell Schedule for Details.
    2011-2012 Bell Schedule here
    PPS 2011-2012 School Calendar here
    Franklin Master Schedule here
    Franklin Building Map here
    This Week in Athletics here
    PTA PARENT NEWS here

    Students, Families and Community

    Congratulations to Tyler Cardwell and Ali Alshujery for the recent Wrestling Championships!  See more here.

    School Choice Transfer Cycle for 2012-13: High School application window opens at 8am on 2/3/12, and closes at 5pm on 2/29/12.  More information on PPS website at http://www.pps.k12.or.us/schools-c/make_a_choice.php

    For Our Students    

    What happens after graduation?!  A Senior Handbook is available here.

    Multnomah County Library Teen Writing Contest up and running; deadline is February 14th.  More information at http://www.multcolib.org/teens/writingcontest.html.

    Calling all artists and graphic designers: The Franklin Poetry Slam is coming and event needs a logo.  The logo should include "1st Annual Franklin High School Poetry Slam" and the date "April 17th".  The logo will be used on tee shirts, posters, and advertisements related to the contest.  There is a $25 cash prize; please turn your artwork into the library.  All designs must be in by Feb. 24th.

    Tutoring Center is Open!  Every day after school in Room 108!  Get help with your homework and free pizza!

    Future Connect Tech Night at Mt Scott Comm Center on Friday Feb. 17 from 6pm-9pm.

    Portland Evening Scholars information here.
    Free or reduced-price Family Meal Applications may be submitted any time during the school year.
    For our families
    SANP Meets on Thursday, 2/9, 7pm in the FHS Library!  Planning needs to get underway ASAP for the senior party.  Please come to this meeting!  Invite another parent to join you in planning this time-honored event!

    PTA PARENT NEWS here

    FHS Directory: PTA will soon be compiling student information for inclusion in our directory.  To be unlisted or omitted from the directory you must call the FHS office at 503-916-5140.  All students will be listed alphabetically with grade, email address and phone number included unless otherwise specified.  Families who prefer not to be included in the upcoming publication must act quickly.

     

    Students in grades 9-12 will continue receiving free TriMet service through June 14, 2012, thanks to a new YouthPass program agreement. See Ms. Williams in room 150 to get your new bus sticker.

     

    Free or reduced-price Family Meal Applications may be submitted any time during the school year. 

     

    Multnomah County Family Econimc Security (FES) Project Community Outreach Team info here in English and here in Spanish.

    Link to the new PPS Parent Academy.  Free workshops, food, and childcare provided at all PPS-sponsored workshops.

    GETTING IN TOUCH WITH PORTLAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS here.

    TITLE X (Homelessness) Information

     
     

    Hats Off To Franklin!

    WAY TO GO FRANKLIN!  The Oregon Department of Education released its annual report today on schools meeting "Annual Yearly Progress" and Franklin met all targets for the second year in a row.  Franklin and Lincoln High Schools are the only PPS high schools to meet achievement and graduation targets for all student groups in 2010-11.  Read more about this wonderful news on the PPS website http://www.k12.or.us.

    PPS News

    Benson student showcase is Feb. 16-17

    February 10, 2012
    Tech Show

    Benson Polytechnic High School's 92nd annual open house — featuring pig dissections, airbag explosions, Model T rides and live radio broadcasting — gives prospective students and families a close look at the focus school.

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    Jefferson's scholarship program expands

    February 08, 2012

    Jefferson High School – Middle College for Advanced Studies’ bridge to college has grown wider, with Oregon State University, Portland State University and Warner Pacific College joining the University of Oregon in offering robust scholarship opportunities to graduates.

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    Superintendent shares bond feedback

    February 07, 2012

    Since last June, school district leaders have been meeting with opponents and supporters of the May 2011 proposed school bond, taking feedback on how that proposal could have been improved and what steps Portland Public Schools should take in the future.

    The feedback they have received to date has been summarized in a report [read report]. Superintendent Carole Smith and Portland School Board members will continue to listen to input as they consider how to upgrade PPS’ school buildings.

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