ADMINISTRATION:Our
administrative team is currently made up of our principal, Ms. Jennifer
Wiley and two assistant principals, Mr. Keith Smith and Ms. Patricia
Newton, as well as our activity coordinator, Mr. Jonathan Shearer and
athletic director, Ms. Joanne Fukuma. The administrative team provides
the leadership for Franklin High School. The administration believes
in a distributive leadership model that collaborates directly with staff,
students, families, and community members to insure the successful implementation
of the academics, activities, and athletic programs. Franklin's administrative
team believes in creating a personalized learning environment in which
all students can meet and exceed rigorous standards for the purpose of
successful preparation in their post-high school endeavors.
Members of the administrative team can be reached by calling (206)-252-6150.
ASB (Associated Student Body): ASB
is made up of all of the students in the school. The elected student
leaders of ASB are responsible for making decisions that they believe
will help the school to become a better learning environment as well
as a fun place to be. ASB is not just a group that puts on assemblies
and dances. We are student leaders who are trying to bridge the gaps
between students and staff. Students interested in joining ASB can consider
running for an ASB Officer position during elections towards the end
of the school year or can ask about becoming a part of Student Senate.
Mr. Johnathan Shearer, Activities Coordinator, may be reached at 206-252-6226.
ATTENDANCE OFFICE: Information
regarding the specifics of Franklin High School's attendance policy can
be is located on the home page under Culture of Excellence.
Located on the main floor, in the northwest corner of FHS, the attendance
office is where students bring an excused note following an absence,
where students and parents may pre-arrange absences due to family trips
or school-related trips, and where parents may access the student's absence
report.
Ms. Angelita Ducay, Attendance Office Specialist, may be reached at 206-252-6154.
CAREER CENTER: Accessible
to all students, parents, and staff, the career center's goal is to assist
with the transition from assist from
school to life beyond high school including transition to college and
transition to work. Some of the available services and programs
available are:
College Conferences: Students meet informally
with representatives from local and national colleges and universities,
community colleges, vocational-technical institutes, private business
schools, and other institutions serving the high school graduate. Information
is provided on admissions, costs, financial aid, housing, programs of
study, etc.
Field Trips: Students visit local industries,
businesses, hospitals, and other community sites to learn about career,
vocational, and educational options.
Aptitude Tests/Interest Surveys: The Armed Services
Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) can be taken to determine how a student's
strengths relate to different occupations. There is no obligations
to the military.) lso, a variety of other interest, aptitude,
and skills surveys are available as an aid to career planning.
Military Service: Members from all branches
of the Armed Services are available to students interested in opportunities
for training through the military.
City Campus: College level vocational training
programs are offered to qualified 11 th and 12 th graders. Students
attend class on a community college campus or at other sites and earn
credits toward high school graduation.
Programs Enrichment for our Students: Team Read,
Upward Bound, Making the Connections, IGNITE (Inspiring Girls Now in
Technology Evolution), ACE mentor program (Architecture, Construction
and Engineering), Leaders in Process (LIP), Black Achiever, and START
(Skills, Training, Art, Recreation and Technology).
Community Service/Internship/Work Experience: Daily
listing of opportunities in the community from local employers and non-profit
agencies posted in the Career Center.
Ms. Demaris Pearson, Career Center Specialist, may be reached
M/W/TH/F at
206-252-6166.
COUNSELING OFFICE :
Four counselors serve the FHS student population based on graduating classes:
FRESHMEN: Marla Stewart
SOPHOMORES: TBD
JUNIORS: Ellen Recupido
SENIORS: Cathy Sheridan-Green
The counselors offer individual and group counseling, as well as intervention
for attendance and coursework issues, and confidential referrals to outside
agencies. The counselors handle high school registration and planning,
class changes and waiver requests, post-high school planning, scholarship
and financial aid information, FHS financial assistance, and serve on
the Student Intervention Team (SIT), and Instructional Council (IC).
The counseling staff also coordinates state and college entrance standardized
testing. The counseling office is on the second floor, west side, overlooking
the Commons.
Counselors may be reached through the counseling secretary, Ms. Glenda
Graham, may be reached at (206) 252-6217.
INTERVENTIONISTS:
Mental Health Counselor:
Our mental health counselor is licensed in the state of Washington,
and is employed by Group Health Cooperative. The mental health
counselor is accessed via our school's Teen Health Center, and appointments
can be made in person or by calling the counselor directly at (206) 326-2753.
Teachers
and other staff can also refer students for support services.
FINANCIAL AID: Students who are having
difficulties in covering school fees (ASB, art and technical program
supply fees, and field trip fees, e.g.) may apply for financial help
through their school counselor. The Saul Haas scholarships are intended
for students who qualify for the free or reduced lunch program; funds
are limited but have provided students the opportunity to participate
in school activities. Students intending to apply for SAT or ACT testing
(college entrance exams) and qualify for the free or reduced lunch program,
may see their counselor for a waiver of the examination fees. The
student must complete the Seattle School District confidential Free
and Reduced Lunch application and
submit it to the cafeteria personnel in order to qualify for financial assistance
of any kind.
LIBRARY: The
school library is located on the eastside of the second floor. Periodicals,
text, audio-visual and on-line materials are available to students and
staff. Students must have a pass from a teacher or come in with a certified
teacher to access the library during class time. The library is open before
school, during lunch, and after school, as well.
LOCKERS: Lockers are available to students
who wish to use them. The school's custodian, Mr. Bo Huyhn, issues
lockers to students at the beginning of each school year. To access
a locker, students must have a valid picture ID to prove ownership.
REGISTRAR: The registrar coordinates
and maintains data services to support registration, aids in development
of the master schedule of classes, and works as a team member with the
counselors and administration. The registrar maintains data systems of
enrollment and registration, courses lists, grade marking sheets, academic
history and transcript input, and locator cards. The registrar also insures
maintenance of the student master files and directory, processes class
changes, and student withdrawals and transfers.
Ms. Sheila Caldwell, FHS Data Registrar Assistant, is located in
the Counseling Office and can be reached by phone at: (206) 252-6161.
SECURITY: The Mission of the Seattle
Public Schools Security Department is to promote and enforce the "no
tolerance for violence" policy; serve and protect all district personnel,
students, and visitors during regular school hours and at after school
events; and, on a 24 hour basis, protect all District property by monitoring
fire and intrusion alarms for all District sites, thus providing a safe
and secure educational environment for students, staff, and visitors.
Franklin High School Security staff adheres to the District Mission
Statement. One of our most important priorities is to provide
our students with a safe, healthy, and secure learning environment.
Each Security Specialist takes this responsibility seriously, and is
committed to providing a safe and secure school for our students.
In Seattle all secondary schools have Security Specialists. The
size of the school and the number of students assigned to a school determines
the number of Security Specialists assigned to that school. Franklin
currently has four Security Specialists: Mr. Jason Kerr,
Ms. Rose Bumgarner, Mr. Michael Dixon, and Mr. Jeremy Beckwith. Security
Specialist are on duty each school day from 7:00am until 3:30pm. Students
and staff are always welcome during these hours to report anything that
may concern them. Security services are also provided for all
after school events such as dances, sports games, plays etc. There
is also an after hour security/tip line that is monitored 24 hours a
day 365 days a year. Concerns/tips may be reported anonymously
if the caller chooses.
At Franklin we are proactive. We have knowledge of Safety and Security
practices and procedures, investigative techniques, and the law enforcement
process for juveniles. Being familiar with the campus and community,
developing a positive rapport with students and staff, listening to rumors
and following up on them, and promoting the school district's anonymous
tip line (206 252-0707) are all part of our practical day to
day activities.
A member of the FHS Security team may be reached at 206-252-6285.
Student Intervention Team
(SIT) Services: A SIT is
a collaboration of school personnel (psychologist, counselor, administrator,
regular education and special education teachers, and the nurse) who come together
on a regular basis to help individual students succeed in school and to use
plan services for particular groups of students in a coordinated fashion. Many
people consider helping families, teachers, and other school staff to better
support individual students to be the SIT's primary function. This function
is accomplished through a structured staffing process focusing on assessing
the strengths and needs of a specific student, including his or her support
system, and designing collaborative strategies to build on the strengths in
order to address the areas of concern. The specific services "staffed" out
of the Intervention Team may be a referral to outside services for counseling
or medical services, an informal accommodation plan, a referral to the 504
Accommodation Coordinator (for a formalized plan), or a referral to Special
Education.
For more information regarding the SIT process, contact SIT
Coordinator, Marla Stewart, at 206-252-6221.
TEEN HEALTH CLINIC: The
Teen Health Center provides medical care, counseling and health education
to Franklin students. All the services are free to students. For routine care,
you must have a registration form with your parent/guardian's signature. You
do not need your parent/guardian's signature for confidential care. Everything
between you and the clinic providers is strictly confidential. The one exception
is that we must tell your parents and authorities if we think you will hurt
yourself or others. The center has appointments throughout the day and after
school. Some of the services provided are skin problems, illness, birth control,
HIV/AIDS, confidential question box, lunch groups and individual appointments.
These are pictures of informational brochures and forms found at the health
center.
You may reach the FHS Teen health Clinic at 206-326-2750.
FHS SCHOOL NURSE: The
FHS school Nurse, Mr. David Abrams, is available each school day
to assist with minor health treatments, health issues, assist in
accidents and emergency response, distribute pre-arranged medications,
obtain Driver's Education forms, update immunization records, and
provide ongoing staff development regarding health care and concerns.
You may reach FHS Nurse, David Abrams, at 206-252-6157.
TUTORING:
ATHLETICS: All
sport teams must follow the guidelines established by the WIAA and
Seattle Public Schools. Specific information regarding the policies
followed can be found on the Seattle Public Schools website. The
sports are divided by the seasons, and hold try-outs at the beginning
of season. All participating students must pass a physical
and purchase a Franklin High School ASB card prior to the start of
their sport's season. The sport teams currently in place at
Franklin are:
FALL: Boy's
Football, Tennis, Golf, and Cross-CountryGirl's Swimming, Soccer,
Volleyball, and Cross-Country
WINTER: Boy's
Basketball, Wrestling, and Swimming Girl's
Basketball
SPRING: Boy's
Track and Field, Baseball, and Soccer Girl's
Track and Field, Tennis, and Golf
For more information about our sports program please contact
Ms., FHS Athletic Director at 206-252-6164.
CLUBS: A variety of
clubs currently exist at Franklin. Some clubs are associated with
student interests, public service, sports, and identity. The clubs
offered can be added, adapted, or dropped via the school's ASB. Each
club is responsible for its own membership and establishes its own
constitution to meet the goals of the club. Clubs meet on a variety
of days, and club announcements are presented through the Franklin
High School Bulletin.
Mr. Johnathan Shearer, Activities Coordinator, can be reached at 206-252-6226
for more information about student clubs at FHS. |