PROGRAM OPTIONS AT THE ELEMENTARY LEVELS

Fine, Visual and Performing Arts

This program provides students who wish to broaden their appreciation of the Arts with an interdisciplinary, thematic approach using subject specialists, artists-in-residence, and community resources to create a culturally enriched learning environment. Intensive instruction and increased learning opportunities in instrumental and vocal music, creative writing, drama, visual arts, gymnastics, dance, and public speaking enhance the core curriculum. Annual productions, rehearsals, set construction, costume design, ensemble groups, recitals, art exhibits, and community performances provide children opportunities to develop, strengthen, and expand their talents.

Science and Technology

This program provides an interdisciplinary thematic approach with the emphasis on Science and Technology. In addition to the classroom teachers, subject specialists provide regular instruction in computer studies, science and technology. Science fairs and other competitions highlight the students' hands-on approach to learning. Student observation, discovery, inquiry and problem solving are the vehicles used to study the environment, structural design, robotics, alternative energy sources, transportation, and health. The school's learning environment becomes a combination of classroom, laboratory, museum, weather station, and zoo.

MIDDLE SCHOOL INFORMATION (GRADES 7-8)

Franklin Middle School

Franklin Middle School (FMS) provides an enriched educational program for students in grades seven and eight. The Administration, Staff, Guidance Department, Child Study Team and Student Assistant Counselor at FMS offer support services for all of our students. The creation of T-Sets, or teams, promote a small community atmosphere for the students while providing teachers with one period per day to collaboratively plan and serve the individual students on the team. In addition to the core subjects of language arts, social studies, math, and science, enrichment and remedial programs are offered. Full year electives of French and Spanish are offered as choices for the academically motivated student. The explorative course selection process maintains the middle school concept by offering the students options in the fine, visual and performing arts, mass media, journalism and creative writing, computer application and related arts. All of our students receive instruction by specialists in physical education and health. The use of technology in all curriculum areas enrich instruction and serve to broaden student's exposure to a wide variety of sources of information. Extra-curricular activities maintain the student's sense of ownership in FMS. A strong intramural and interscholastic athletic program addresses the different athletic and social needs of the students. Theatrical productions are offered each year in addition to concerts by the FMS award winning band, orchestra, and chorus. Numerous clubs, organizations and Gifted & Talented options exist for additional student involvement.  The Parent Teacher Student Organization (PTSO) is an integral part of the FMS community and provides funding for grade level field trips, school dances, assemblies and enrichment activities. The efforts of the PTSO promote school unity and the development of a sense of community for the students and their parents. Franklin Middle School is an educational community committed to promoting the development of each student. FMS is a safe, effective, and academically centered environment, which addresses the total child, and honors its commitment to the citizens of Franklin Township.

FRANKLIN HIGH SCHOOL INFORMATION 

At Franklin High School, subjects are offered at all levels in basic, enrichment, exploratory and advanced college placement course work. Students may choose and follow a course of study that suits their particular needs and interests toward employment, college, or other type of post-secondary education. In addition, the high school is designed to meet the unique needs of students through the implementation of a model of small school design and the concept of operating small learning communities within a school. In general, this means that students in ninth and tenth grade will each receive instruction in the core subjects (English, Math, Social Studies and Science) in their own wing of the high school. These students will be assigned to a team of teachers who will be able to address their specific learning needs. Students in grades eleven and twelve will share core-learning facilities apart from the students in grades nine and ten.

High School Graduation Requirements

High school students must take and satisfactorily complete 120 credits over a four-year period. Fifteen elective credits are required and can be satisfied by taking courses above the required amount in Art, Business, World Language, Family and Consumer Science, Industrial Technology and Music. Credit for independent study or community service may be used toward fulfilling this 120-course credit requirement, when approved. In addition, students may enjoy a variety of extra-curricular activities, interscholastic sports, and clubs such as drama group, math league, future business leaders organization, school newspapers, and Model UN Club.

Scholarship Information

The Guidance Office keeps all high school students informed of scholarships. The counselors also assist in the application process.

Advanced Placement Courses

Advanced placement courses are offered at Franklin High School in all major academic subject areas, including mathematics, science, English, history, foreign languages, music and art. The advanced placement program is an option for those students with exceptional abilities, motivation, and interest. Students interested in advanced placement course work should speak to their Guidance Counselor and the appropriate subject area Director. In addition, a brochure entitled “University Programs” that describes the program more fully, is available at the High School Guidance Office or in the Administration Building

Working Papers

Students who are between the ages of fourteen and eighteen and wish to hold a job need to get working papers as required by law. An application packet is available in the Guidance Office at Franklin High School. The following forms need to be completed:

•Combined Certification Form

•The upper portion of the School Record Form. Although it may require the Principals signature, Guidance Office personnel may stamp it.

•The Promise of Employment must be completed and signed by the employer.

•Physician's Certificate. This can be completed by a family physician, by the school physician, or by the school nurse if a physical has been performed for athletics. A birth or baptismal certificate is required. DO NOT COMPLETE SECTION

A ON THE BACK OF THE CERTIFICATE.AFTER ALL DOCUMENTS HAVE BEEN COMPLETED, THE STUDENT MUST RETURN TO THE GUIDANCE OFFICE TO SIGN THE COMBINED CERTIFICATION FORM.

A new set of working papers is required for each job. If a student has already followed this procedure for former jobs, he or she must do so again with the exception of submitting a birth certificate and a Physician's Certificate Form. Working papers are available during the school year as well as during the summer.