Franklin Academy PPK12 HS Edition

At Franklin Academy High School, we are committed to providing an exceptional educational experience that prepares students not only for college, but also for life. Families who choose Franklin Academy quickly discover that our school offers the perfect balance of academic rigor, character development, and personalized support.

Here are just a few reasons why Franklin Academy is the right choice:

• A Safe and Supportive Environment – Student safety and well-being are always our top priority.

• Character Education & Discipline – We believe in building strong values and cultivating respect, integrity, and responsibility.

• Highly Qualified Educators – Our certified, experienced teachers are passionate about student growth and success.

• An Internationally Recognized IB World School – We proudly offer both the Middle Years Programme (MYP) and the prestigious Diploma Programme (DP).

• Challenging Academic Opportunities – Students may choose from more than 10 Advanced Placement (AP) courses and take advantage of dual enrollment partnerships with the University of Florida, Florida International University, and Broward College.

• Franklin Academies – Our unique academies create specialized pathways for students in the fields of Arts, Business, Health, STEM, Environmental Science, and IB, helping them discover passions and prepare for future careers.

• Proven College Success – Our alumni have been accepted into some of the most prestigious universities in Florida and across the nation, including the University of Miami, University of Florida, University of Washington, University of Central Florida, Florida International University, and more.

• A Personal Experience – With supportive staff and caring educators, every student is known, valued, and encouraged to reach their fullest potential.

We are proud of the quality of education offered at Franklin Academy, and we ask for your help in sharing this with others. If you have relatives, friends, or neighbors who are looking for a high school, please invite them to attend one of our high school tours on:

• Saturday, September 27th at 10:00 AM

• Saturday, October 18th at 10:00 AM

During these tours, prospective families will meet members of our administration team, connect with current students, and experience firsthand the Franklin experience

Additionally, we encourage you to share our video, “Why Choose Franklin Academy?”, created by our very own Franklin staff, to spread the word about our school community.

Thank you for being proud ambassadors of Franklin Academy. Together, we can continue to welcome new families who share our vision for excellence in education.

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.

Bring the whole family and show your Panthers pride at our Florida Panthers Family Night! Enjoy an evening of fun, excitement, and unforgettable memories as we come together to cheer on our Back-To-Back Stanley Cup Champions. Let's show up big, and represent our Franklin Family. Scan the QR code below to purchase your tickets today

Students may not use cell phones or any other electronic devices including but not limited to apple watches, air pods, headphones, cameras, etc. during instructional time.

ANY ELECTRONICS DEVICE SEEN will be confiscated and secured in the front office until dismissal time.

STUDENTS SHOULD HAVE all electronics put away and out of sight during instructional time.

Florida Stature 1006.07 (2) (f) prohibits students from using wireless devices during instructional time in K-12 public schools, unless a teacher directs their use for educational purposes. The law also requires teachers to designate an area for wireless devices during class. The law went into effect on July 1st, 2023.

Continued violations of this policy may result in further penalties and may subject the student to disciplinary action and/or referral to the school's administration.

Dear Franklin Academy Families,

As we begin the 2025–2026 school year, I want to take a moment to remind everyone of the importance of following our school uniform policy. This year, we will be fully enforcing the uniform expectations across all grade levels, and we kindly ask for your partnership in reinforcing these standards at home.

Please take time to speak with your child about the dress code requirements, which are designed to promote a sense of unity, professionalism, and school pride. A student who comes to school properly dressed is better prepared to learn, minimizes distractions, and reflects the values we strive to uphold as a school community.

Below are a few key reminders from our uniform policy:

• All uniform tops and bottoms must be purchased from our approved uniform vendor, iUniforms, and must include the official school logo.

• Shirts must be tucked in at all times, with midriffs completely covered—even when arms are raised.

• Belts (plain black, brown, or navy) are required for students in grades 2–12.

• Outerwear worn inside the building must have the school logo.

• Shoes must be closed-toe, safe, and school-appropriate (sneakers, loafers, or Mary Jane style).

• PE uniforms must also include the school logo and are required on PE days.

• Hair styles and accessories must not be distracting and are subject to administrative approval.

• Middle and high school students must wear their school-issued ID badges and lanyards daily.

The full policy is available in our website and by clicking THIS LINK, and we encourage you to review it carefully with your child.

Our goal is not only to ensure that students are dressed for success, but also to cultivate a safe, respectful, and distraction-free learning environment for all. We appreciate your cooperation and support as we work together to uphold these standards.

If you have any questions or need support with uniforms, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our school office.

Let’s make it a great year—One School, One ʻOhana!

Warm regards,

Sergio Delgado, Head of School

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.

As a reminder, student drivers MUST complete the 2025-2026 Student Parking Application in order to be able to drive on campus.

The parking application requires the signatures of the student, parent or guardian, and vehicle owner. If the parent or guardian is also the vehicle owner, they must sign in both places. We will also need copies of the registration and insurance.

We do not consider an application complete without all the required items. Please submit a hard copy of all required documents to the Director of School Operations, Mr. Carnaggie.

Families who have not yet completed their required 2024–2025 service hours will receive an important email/text from the Franklin Academy Foundation detailing their current total and next steps.

The Foundation will also email all families to let you know that Summer 2025 service hours have been updated in PowerSchool.

Please watch for these messages from the Foundation and check PowerSchool to stay up to date.

September 2nd:

• Parent Academy for 11th-12th Grade at 6:00 PM

September 3rd:

• Parent Academy for 9th-10th Grade at 6:00 PM

September 10th:

• High School CLUB RUSH: Join an Organization! During Both HS Lunches

September 18th:

• Parent Academy for Statewide Testing Grades 9 &10th at 7:00 PM-7:45 PM

September 22nd:

• AP Parent Night at 6:00 PM

September 25th:

• Parent Night at 6:00 PM

MTSS (Multi-Tiered System of Supports) is a schoolwide framework that provides different levels of academic, behavioral, and social-emotional support to students. It ensures that every child gets the help they need—whether through universal strategies for all, targeted interventions for some, or intensive support for a few.

📚 What is the ESOL Program?

The ESOL program helps students who are learning English as a second language. We support students in speaking, reading, writing, and understanding English, while valuing their home language and culture.

👩‍🏫 How Do We Support Your Child?

• Small group instruction in English

• Classroom support from teachers

• Special programs like Imagine Learning to practice English online

• Regular progress monitoring and yearly assessments

💻 Imagine Learning is an online tool that helps students practice English through games and activities.

• QR Codes for logging in will be given to new ESOL students as soon as they are officially entered into our system.

• Kindergarten testing is complete, and QR codes will be ready by next week.

🏠 How You Can Support Learning at Home

• Read books with your child in English or your home language.

• Talk with your child about their day at school.
  Encourage them to use Imagine Learning at home when available.

• Celebrate progress—big or small!

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

Please check our link for all service hour information and FAQ’s. As a reminder, all families are required to complete 8 service hours per family for the 25-26 school year. All families are required to create a Raptor account in order to complete service hours.We recommend that you always check your Raptor account to ensure your hours are accurate and to ensure you added the correct Family Service ID (see image below for help), hours will roll over into PowerSchool at the end of each quarter.

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.

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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Twitter: @franklincharter