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

Save the Date!  Freshman Family Night on March 15th!  All freshman and their parents are invited to participate in a special night of workshops and activities.  Childcare and snacks will be provided.  Time of event is 7pm-8:30pm.   Stay tuned for more details!

Announcing the CROWBAR CAMPAIGN for FHS FOUNDATION......more here.

 

 

 

 

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 

Chief Operating Officer C.J. Sylvester and Director of Facilities Tony Magliano report on the condition of school district buildings, talk about research on the relationship between building conditions and student achievement, and provide an overview of seismic, accessibility and related financial issues, as well as answer questions.

Join parents, students, neighbors and community leaders at information evenings presented by representatives of Portland Public Schools. All meetings start at 7 p.m.  

 

 

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.

 

 

 

 

College Planning and Career Investigation Update!

 

 

 

  • 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!  

       

       

       

       

       

      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 2/23 and 2/22               
    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

    FHS Student Film Festival is on April 19th, 6:30-8:30pm.  Students must submit films by 4/10/12.  Best film will win a cash prize!

    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    

    "Juniors -- Are You Ready for the SAT?  Get help from our local experts on Mondays at 3:30pm in room 102.

    EMERGENCY! A performance by Daniel Beaty at an all school assembly on Tuesday 2/28.

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

    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!

    Portland Evening Scholars information here.
    Free or reduced-price Family Meal Applications may be submitted any time during the school year.
    For our families

    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 Economic 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

    Wilson cheerleaders win state championship

    February 21, 2012
    Wilson cheerleading

    For the fourth consecutive year, Wilson High School's cheerleading team has taken first place at state cheerleading championships.

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    Meetings set on accessibility, earthquake safety

    February 15, 2012
    Scott roof

    How accessible are Portland Public Schools buildings, and how would they fare in an earthquake? Two public presentations offer insight.

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    Children’s advocate: Start early, have fun

    February 10, 2012
    Geoffrey Canada

    Helping students from a young age — and giving them ways to be creative — are key to their success, leading children’s advocate Geoffrey Canada said in a recent presentation to PPS educators.

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