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Franklin Learning Center

About this school...

Mission Statement:

We believe that all students can succeed with appropriate supports from school and home. All students will leave Franklin Learning Center with a skill set that enables successful competition with graduates from the best schools in the country. All students will have a 21st century skill set that enables success in college and/or career.

Points of pride:

Nationally recognized for a second time as a Blue Ribbon School of Excellence by the U.S. Department of Education; made AYP six years in a row; multicultural student body; continuous progress educational program; project-based learning; 100% of Health-Related Technology students scored advanced on the state exam

Career & Technical Education programs:

Accounting Technology/ Technician & Bookkeeping; General Office Occupations & Clerical Services; Health Professions & Related Clinical Sciences

AP courses:
Art History, Biology, Computer Science A, English Language & Composition, English Literature & Composition, Spanish Literature, Statistics, Studio Art: 2-D or 3-D Design, Studio Art: Drawing, United States History

Foreign languages:
French

Arts activities and classes:

Vocal music; instrumental music classes; visual arts instruction; dance instruction; theater instruction; band; orchestra; dance group; school play

Activities & special programs:

30-member band; 30-member choir; mock trial; Asian Club; chess; Young Women's Club; student government; World Affairs; class officers; internships; Red Cross Club; music; art; dance; drama; Jefferson Awards program; National Honor Society; Health Sciences Students of America; Future Business Leaders of America

Boys' sports:

Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Soccer, Track & Field, Volleyball

Girls' sports:

Basketball, Cross Country, Soccer, Track & Field, Volleyball, Cheerleading*

SEPTA routes:
2, 23, 43, Broad Street subway

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Comments (47)

Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 05/01/2012 - 17:45.

i wanna attend this school whe im get to high school im in the 7th grade rigt now ad will be applying for high schools next year i get a's b's and one or 2 c's can i still attend

Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 07/10/2012 - 20:52.

Of course as long as the c is in a minor subject or you improve it during your 8th grade year which we do check

Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 08/03/2012 - 23:34.

I was going to post almost the same thing but thank you ;)

Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 08/13/2012 - 21:01.

I Already go to this school I'm a dance major and its awesome . i would definitely recommend this school ! <3

Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 08/14/2012 - 14:59.

I'm a senior this year an I've been at FLC for 4 years, I love this school and the ppl. Im sure you will love it as well. You should recommend this school for of your choices. I'm a dance major, play basketball, softball,was the cheerleadring captain, and I'm playing volleyball this year.

Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 08/25/2012 - 03:48.

What kind of lunch do they serve

Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 08/25/2012 - 03:49.

I am attending this school this year as a freshman.. Is there freshman Friday there?

Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 09/25/2012 - 16:15.

There is a freshman Friday but its not as bad as it sounds, we threw water balloons at eachother last year... oh and silly string :)

Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 09/07/2012 - 03:52.

School starts in a few hours and I can't sleep I want to die.

Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 09/22/2012 - 20:55.

I'm applying for this school this year and I'm just wondering what the asians club is about.

Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/26/2012 - 09:46.

i want to apply to this high school but my pssa scores are
low proficient-reading
high proficient-math
will i still get in because i really want to go oh and for 7th grade my average was all a's and b's and one c but it was nnot in a major subject and am from RUSELL CONWELL MIDDLE MAGNET SCHOOL

Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 10/14/2012 - 00:07.

i really want to go to this school but my attendance is holding me back, will i still be able to get in.

Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 10/17/2012 - 13:03.

do someone knows the differences between writing sample and writing essay or they are both the same

Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 10/18/2012 - 14:49.

A reading sample is the essay depending on your topic and writing essay includes someone telling you what topic you have to choose... The last thing that I want to say is I hope that you get accepted to Flanklin Learning Center.. Wish you luck.

Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 10/23/2012 - 18:22.

I'm in eigth grade at fsas (feltonville school of arts and sciences).
And this school is my number one pick!
I had a sister who graduated from here and she recomemnded "FLC" to me.
FLC actually came to my school to talk to my school about "FLC" and how things are over there, and what they do.
From what i heard this is the perfect school for me.

Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 10/25/2012 - 09:31.

I am in the 8th grade in d.n fell school and i would love so much to come to this school but my grades in 7th grade are not to good but my 8th grade grades are excellent can i still get in

Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 10/25/2012 - 09:42.

Are aloud to comment your name on here

Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 10/25/2012 - 09:44.

Does FLC have interviews or something

Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 10/26/2012 - 15:37.

Do they do interviews or do we have to do a essay

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Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 10/27/2012 - 21:01.

im in the 8th grade, and i want to come to this school so bad but my math grade is keeping me from going, my pssa scores were a's and b's with only 2 c's but if this year goes well will i might be accepted

Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 11/01/2012 - 15:39.

do you guys where uniform there ?

Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 11/26/2012 - 20:45.

in all this school is okay , better then i predicted it to be , good luck all xoxoxo.

Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 12/23/2012 - 22:46.

I just got a letter stating that I got a audition January 4th 2013, I was wondering do they offer a shadow program ?and also some tips for my audition (dance major)

Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 12/31/2012 - 00:13.

i got an audition too on friday at 9:00 am( vocal major) and you should ask your counsler to get that info my counsler told me that all counslors have that info. Good luck on your Audition
-Teera J

Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 12/31/2012 - 00:14.

i got an audition too on friday at 9:00 am( vocal major) and you should ask your counsler to get that info my counsler told me that all counslors have that info. Good luck on your Audition
-Teera J

Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 01/03/2013 - 19:11.

I have one on the same day for the Visual Arts major!! Good Luck!!!! :D

Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 12/31/2012 - 00:10.

I have an audition this friday and i really need help deciding what type of music to pick should i go oldschool or new school because the song hurt by christina aguilera is the best for me right now but if i have to do oldschool ill do the classic hero by mariah carey

Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/02/2013 - 18:53.

i have an audition i want to know can you pick anything for drama to act for the audition?

Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 01/03/2013 - 15:33.

I have an Audition for this school on the 4th but I was wodering is this a fuperforming arts school

Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 01/07/2013 - 21:56.

FLC does not classify themselves as a performing arts school. They do have several different performing arts curriculums though. My daughter is a freshman dance major and and is a very good student. This school is soooooo much better that the other performing arts school in the city that is suppose to be top notch...

Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 01/07/2013 - 21:52.

They do not classify themselves as a performing arts school, but they do offer different kinds of performing arts. My daughter is a freshman dance major and she loves it and the academic are better that the leading performing arts school in the city of Philadelphia...

Submitted by sally on Mon, 02/04/2013 - 10:25.

Are there any more-focused conference during the education years too? As a future student I believe attending such conferences is extremely important since they allow students to expand their knowledge and get in touch with other professionals in their domain.

Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 02/08/2013 - 02:56.

As I began researching internship opportunities, I remember my first peek at the High Line’s Web site revealed a history of dance, visual arts, storytelling, language courses, music, and more. and now finally i had got it so thanks.

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Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 02/17/2013 - 09:17.

I'm in 8th grade & I've just got a letter back yesterday saying iam accepted to FLC I'm SOO nervous , but I think that school fits me as not only a drama major but as a person to I really hope I make the most of my 4 years of high school with all the smart childern as well (:

Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 02/18/2013 - 02:37.

I'm in 8th grade now and I got in to flc high school and I just wanted to know is it a good school and are the people there nice

Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 02/18/2013 - 09:40.

When I went to the High School Expo I found out their uniform is very lax if anyone was curious

Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 02/18/2013 - 10:49.

Are minor facial peircings allowed here? (For Ex. Nose)

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Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 03/02/2013 - 18:01.

what time this school open???

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Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 04/11/2013 - 19:19.

The school is terrible it fucking sucks there teachers are terrible students are terrible. They dont shower know how to act none of that shit they act like they the fuck smart there and they arent the school is like falling down. Noone showers there. Now yall need to stop being thirsty as shit and pick a new school fuck

Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 04/19/2013 - 17:05.

Any school that can make AYP that many years in a row is doing something right. The negative comments make little sense to me. As a former principal, I would be happy to explain why Franklin is a tremendous school. Please contact me using the form at my website: http://ocalaseniorcare.com

Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 04/25/2013 - 22:17.

If your on the waiting list what does that mean? And if so will you get a final letter saying you got in or not?

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