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Archive for April, 2009

Superintendent’s Newsletter – May 2009

Posted by lightp on April 29, 2009

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Special Education Parent Advisory Workshop

Posted by lightp on April 29, 2009

Franklin Special Ed Parent Advisory Council

Career Planning: Make Better Decisions, Create a Life
Wednesday, May 20, 2009 at 7:00 pm

Presented by Robin Roman Wright, M.A.,
Career and AD/HD Coach, Youth Leadership Seminars
Coach Hallowell Center, Sudbury, MA
Private practice, Andover, MA..
Representing Peer Mentoring in Greater Boston
Member International Coach Federation

The speaker will discuss transition planning and career choice and college choice options. The speaker will also highlight trends in the current job market and share research conducted by Carol Christen, co-author, “What Color Is Your Parachute? For Teens”. Practical issues will be discussed such as the average 4 year college graduation rates and college loan pitfalls. The speaker will also discuss how Career Coaching can assist teens and young adults to:
1. Discover their talents and skills
2. Identify where, within the world of work, they can find fulfillment and joy
3. Consider the educational options available to them
4. Develop a gain plan to reach the goals they’ve set.
You will gain information to help your teen plan for success as they graduate from High School and enter their first years of a career.

All meetings are held at the Municipal Building, 355 East Central St (Rte 140) 3rd floor conference room. About the Franklin SEPAC: The mission of the Franklin SEPAC is to promote a network for parents of children with disabilities and provide a forum to share information and discuss matters of relative interest and concern regarding our children. This group provides regular forums for Pupil Personnel Services and parents to share information and discuss pertinent issues; develops, maintains and shares tools and a resource guide; and raises awareness of children with special needs.

http://www.franklin.ma.us/sepac

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No Child Left Behind Update

Posted by lightp on April 27, 2009

Franklin High School has again made Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) in both ELA and Mathematics. Click the following link for the complete school profile and report card.

The cover letter for the school report card:

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Final Exam Schedule

Posted by lightp on April 25, 2009

This is the Final Exam Schedule for Seniors and Underclassmen.

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Drama Students Lend a Hand at the Pine Street Inn

Posted by lightp on April 22, 2009

On April 7th, FHS Drama Students served lunches and performed at the Pine Street Inn.  The Pine Street Inn is a Homeless Shelter which, according to their website serves over 1,300 men and women in Boston each day.  To learn more about the Pine Street Inn, please visit their site.  Some photos of FHS students helping and performing:

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Interactive Documents Now Online

Posted by lightp on April 22, 2009

The Blog Site now has a documents page that will provide readers with relevant documents from Franklin High School.  Two interactive documents have been added for you convenience:

  • Student Handbook (2008-09)
  • Program of Studies (2009-10)

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Heifer Public Service Announcement

Posted by lightp on April 22, 2009

Students in FHS’s Marketing Class produced this public service announcement to kick off the FHS Heifer Fundraiser.

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Welcome!

Posted by lightp on April 22, 2009

This is the new site for the Franklin High School Pricnipal’s Blog.  All updates to the Principal’s Office will now appear on WordPress!

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