Franklin Academy Pembroke Pines K12
September 13, 2026
5 Powerful Reasons Your Child Should Be in School Every Day
Dear Franklin Academy Families,
Attendance matters. It may sound simple, but one of the most important things families can do to support their child’s academic success is also one of the most basic: make sure they are in school every day.
We are seeing an increasing number of student absences, particularly at the high school level, and I want to ask for our families’ support. Missing school should be the exception, not the routine. Here are five important reasons why:
1. You cannot replace what happens in the classroom.
Canvas, PowerPoint presentations, notes, and make-up assignments are valuable resources, but they do not replace being present. Students miss teacher explanations, discussions, questions from classmates, collaborative activities, feedback, and opportunities to practice. Getting the assignment later is not the same as experiencing the lesson.
2. One absence can create more than one day of lost learning.
Learning builds from one lesson to the next. When a student misses Monday, Tuesday’s lesson may be more difficult to understand. Now the student is not only making up Monday’s work but also trying to keep up with Tuesday’s new material. A single absence can quickly create a cycle of catching up that becomes increasingly difficult to manage.
3. Every school day matters—even Fridays, early release days, and testing days.
Please do not assume that because it is a Friday, an early release day, the day before a break, or a testing day that instruction is not taking place. It is. Teachers plan instruction based on our school calendar, and every instructional day is an opportunity for students to learn. On testing days, students who are not testing may still have classes, assignments, review, intervention, enrichment, or other academic responsibilities. An unusual schedule does not mean an unimportant school day.
4. Good attendance builds habits that extend far beyond school.
Showing up consistently teaches responsibility, discipline, time management, and commitment. These are the same habits students will need in college, careers, and adulthood. When we allow unnecessary absences, we may unintentionally send the message that commitments are optional when they are inconvenient. We want our students to learn that showing up matters.
5. Being present keeps students connected.
School is about much more than grades. Students build relationships with teachers, classmates, coaches, counselors, and other adults who support them. When students miss school frequently, they can become disconnected academically and socially. Simply being present keeps them engaged in the life of the school and gives us more opportunities to recognize when they need help.
Of course, there will be times when a student is genuinely sick or when circumstances make an absence unavoidable. We understand that. This message is about the absences that can be avoided.
Parents, we need your partnership. Please protect instructional time. Schedule appointments outside of school hours whenever possible. Avoid unnecessary early dismissals. Do not allow students to stay home simply because it is a Friday, an early release day, a testing day, or because they believe “nothing is happening.”
Something is always happening: learning.
Every class matters. Every lesson matters. Every day matters.
Please make attendance a priority. The first step toward succeeding in school is showing up.
💙 Sergio Delgado, Principal
Dear Franklin Families!
We are excited to share that we have created a K–8 Field Trip Website to make it easier for families to stay informed about all upcoming field trips.
This website will serve as your one-stop shop for all things field trips! Families will be able to find:
Upcoming field trips and important dates
Payment links
Payment amounts and deadlines
Waiver information, when applicable
Important trip details and updates
Field Trip Website Link: https://franklinacademygradewebsites.my.canva.site/field-trip
We encourage families to check the website regularly for the most up-to-date information regarding their child’s upcoming field trips.
Thank you for your continued support. We are looking forward to a wonderful year of exciting and educational experiences for our Franklin scholars!
Are numbers making you feel numb?
Is the thought of equations messing with your mental equilibrium?
Do U.M.F.s — Unidentified Mathematical Functions disguised as letters and mysterious symbols — make your math class look more like alphabet soup?
Are you haunted by countless PROBLEMS that seem to APPROACH INFINITY? 😱
Who are you going to call?
👻 Not Ghostbusters… Mr. Jamkhu!
We are exploring the best times to offer FREE schoolwide mathematics tutoring to our Franklin students, and we want to hear from you!
Whether you need help understanding a difficult concept, preparing for an assessment, catching up, or simply becoming more confident in math, this is an opportunity to get the extra support you need.
➗ BE PART OF THE SOLUTION!
📱 Scan the QR code below and complete our brief Math Tutoring Survey to let us know when tutoring would work best for you.
HIGH SCOOL MATH TUTORING SURVEY: 2026–27 SY
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Don't let your math problems multiply. Ask for help—and let's solve them together! 💙💛
Until 1:55 PM
Dear Franklin,
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.
Don't forget to visit us on our website and follow us on social media for upcoming important dates!
We are Franklin Academy
Building Better People, Everyday
Website: https://ppk12.franklin-academy.org/
Location: 5000 SW 207th Terrace, Pembroke Pines, USA
Phone: (954) 315-0770
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