Franklin Academy PPK12 HS Edition

Dear Franklin Families,

As we enter the final stretch of Semester 1, I want to take a moment to recognize the hard work our high school students have put into their classes. Midterms are just around the corner, and this is an important opportunity for students to demonstrate what they’ve learned, reflect on their progress, and finish the semester with confidence.

We encourage all students to use these next days wisely—review notes, complete assignments, ask questions, and take advantage of any support their teachers provide. Success on midterms is not just about memorizing information; it’s about building strong study habits that will serve them well throughout high school and beyond. We believe in their ability, and we are proud of the effort they continue to show. We wish every student the very best as they work to finish Semester 1 strong.

As we prepare for the upcoming winter break, I also want to extend warm holiday wishes to all our Franklin families. This season offers a special opportunity to slow down, reconnect, and enjoy time with loved ones. I hope your days are filled with rest, joy, and meaningful moments.

Thank you for your continued partnership and support. We look forward to welcoming everyone back in January, ready to begin a successful and inspiring second semester.

Warm regards,

💙 Principal Sergio Delgado

Franklin Academy was recently featured on NBC6 for our outstanding work with the SingIt program, a powerful tool that supports our ESOL students in developing language skills through music and meaningful engagement. This recognition highlights the dedication and innovation happening in our classrooms every day.

Kudos to Ms. Marcos for leading this initiative with excellence—and congratulations to our ESOL scholars for shining so brightly!

Midterm Exam Schedule

All high school students will be dismissed at 11 AM on exam days, and there will be no sibling link. Please ensure transportation arrangements are made accordingly.

Monday, December 15

• 7:30 AM – 1st Period Exam

• 9:10 AM – 2nd Period Exam

• 10:45 AM - Grab and Go Lunch

• 11 AM - Dismissal, no sibling link will be available, and students without a bus pass must arrange for pickup.

Tuesday, December 16

• 7:30 AM – 3rd Period Exam

• 9:10 AM – 4th Period Exam

• 10:45 AM - Grab and Go Lunch

• 11 AM - Dismissal, no sibling link will be available, and students without a bus pass must arrange for pickup.

Wednesday, December 17

• 7:30 AM – 5th Period Exam

• 9:10 AM – 6th Period Exam

• 10:45 AM - Grab and Go Lunch

• 11 AM - Dismissal, no sibling link will be available, and students without a bus pass must arrange for pickup.

Thursday, December 18

• 7:30 AM – 7th Period Exam

• 9:10 AM – 8th Period Exam

• 10:45 AM - Grab and Go Lunch

• 11 AM - Dismissal, no sibling link will be available, and students without a bus pass must arrange for pickup.

Friday, December 19

• 7:30 AM – Makeup Exams Only

• 10:45 AM - Grab and Go Lunch

• Dismissal at 11 AM for students taking makeup exams, no sibling link will be available, and students without a bus pass must arrange for pickup.

Important Reminder:
All high school students must leave campus at 11 AM, regardless of whether they have K8 siblings or their transportation method. Students without a bus pass must arrange for pickup.

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to the school office. Thank you for your continued support in helping our students succeed!

Franklin Families,

I hope you’re all doing well! I wanted to send a few reminders about our K–8th carline procedures (3:30–4:00 p.m.) to ensure dismissal remains safe and efficient for everyone.

Please remember there is no parking on either side of 207th Avenue prior to the K–8th dismissal. Pines PD has informed us that they will be issuing tickets for violations.

Please also make sure your DashPass is ready and working properly. As a reminder, DashPass is the only system used to queue and release students. Students should not walk to cars in the parking lot or to a parked car during active carline, as this poses a major safety concern.

We have three lanes for pick-up:

• The North lane (closest to the building) is for K–5th students or K-5th students with a K-5th siblings only. Please ensure your placard is displayed on the passenger-side dashboard so staff can easily see it and assist quickly.
• The two South lanes are for all middle school students and middle or high school students with a K–5th sibling.

Students should remain on the correct side of the carline to avoid crossing back and forth.

We’ve noticed—and have received reports—that some families have been using the K–5th lane all the way to the end before merging into the South lanes. This not only creates a safety hazard but also delays the flow of traffic for families waiting in the proper lane. To address this, we have added cones and dividers at the turn into the South lanes to prevent lane changes and ensure the process runs smoothly. While we can’t cone off and divide the entire parking lot, we ask for your continued support in staying in the correct lane and avoiding merging at any point during carline.

We take great pride in maintaining a safe and efficient carline, and your cooperation helps us continue to provide the best experience for all families and students.

Thank you for your attention to these reminders and for helping us keep dismissal safe and orderly!

Until 1:55 PM

Dear Franklin 'Ohana,

This is a friendly reminder that early dismissal for students is permitted every school day only until 1:55 PM. After this time, we cannot accommodate early sign-outs, as our staff and students are transitioning into dismissal procedures for the day.

We ask that you plan accordingly if your child has an appointment or needs to leave school early. Dismissing students after 1:55 PM creates disruptions to the end-of-day routines and compromises the safety and efficiency of our dismissal process.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation in helping us maintain a safe and orderly school environment.

Franklin Families,

We want to keep everyone informed, as safety remains our top priority. Recently, we’ve noticed several high school students exiting through the single-point entry or bus loop during dismissal and then attempting to re-enter campus for activities such as practice, committee meetings, tutoring, or Sibling Link.

Please note that once a student exits through the gate, re-entry is not permitted for safety reasons. Any student who opens the gate for others or attempts to re-enter will face disciplinary consequences.

We strongly encourage our high school students to plan ahead each day and be mindful of their schedules to ensure they remain on campus if they have after-school commitments.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation in helping us maintain a safe and secure campus for everyone.

Franklin Academy follows a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) policy, which allows students to use their personal laptops for instructional purposes while on campus. To ensure responsible use and proper access to our network, families are required to complete the BYOD agreement. Students must keep a copy of the completed document with them until our IT team sets up their device. Please find the link to the document below and submit it at your earliest convenience.

(PLEASE OPEN THE ATTACHMENT TO ACCESS ALL LINKS IN THIS FLYER)

Tuesday, December 16th:

• Chills and Thrills Winter Dance Show at 7:00 PM

Monday December 15th till December 18th:

• HS Midterms Week-Daily Dismissal at 11:00 AM ( No Sibling Link)

Friday, December 19th:

• HS Midterms Make-Up

Dear IB/MYP Parents and Students,

We are excited to announce our new MYP Spirit Shirt! This long-sleeve shirt is designed to showcase our school pride and will be available for students to wear with uniform bottoms on Spirit Days (every Wednesday).

As part of the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (MYP), we want to celebrate our participation in such a prestigious and globally recognized program. Wearing this shirt is a great way for students to show their pride in being part of this exceptional learning community.

Deadline to Pre-Order: Dec 18, 2025

Thank you for supporting our efforts to make Spirit Days fun and meaningful while honoring our commitment to excellence through the MYP!

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Ms. Barto, our MYP Coordinator, at barto.giovanna@franklin-academy.org.

Please find here the latest version of the Broward County Public Schools Code of Conduct

At this time all service hours have been added to PowerSchool. We recommend to check PowerSchool to ensure your hours are accurately recorded. If you do not see an accurate total, please check your Raptor Account(s), you can identify which you are missing and email Mr. Carnaggie @ Carnaggie.Christopher@franklin-academy.org. who can best support.

As agreed to by all Parents/Guardians and defined in the Parent School Contract, Franklin Academy families must complete service hours each academic year. Franklin Academy’s family service hour agreement states that Franklin families will be required to perform eight (8) hours of service for the academic year regardless of the number of students enrolled.

Families are required to complete 8 hours by June 30th, we highly recommend completing them as soon as possible.

Currently we are at ________ completion rate. Our goal is for 100 percent of our families to complete their required hours and ensure no student loses their seat for the next school year.

FortifyFL is a suspicious activity reporting tool that allows students to instantly relay information to appropriate law enforcement agencies and school officials.

QUICK AND EASY SAFETY TIP SUBMISSION

By accessing FortifyFL, students can provide a description of the threat, share pics, and videos and optionally submit their contact information. Submissions can be anonymous or non-anonymous. Submitting a tip is quick and easy using our mobile app or website.

All Franklin Academy students have access to FortifyFL via their Clever portal dashboard.

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