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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.