| After-School Enrichment |
The Burlingame Parks and Recreation Department works with Burlingame Schools to provide after-school enrichment classes on campus. Programs include classes such as chess, science, art, languages and a variety of sports. Classes are advertised quarterly through our Thursday Bulletin. Check the Burlingame Parks and Recreation Center website for more information.
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| Art |
In addition to a variety of classroom art experiences, children receive instruction in art from a credentialed art teacher. Mrs. Johnson-Deal works with teachers to plan art lessons that match units of study. Throughout the year, each child will create a project in watercolor, oil pastel and clay. In June, we celebrate Enrichment Day where students rotate through different classrooms and participate in activities focused on the fine arts.
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| Assemblies |
A Student Assemblies Program complements the in-class curriculum at Franklin. The Assemblies Program consists of three to four outside presentations throughout the year. These presentations are often very interactive and offer a fun learning experience for the students. The 2004-2005 Assembly Program consists of Dave Rocha and his five piece jazz band, the wildly popular Wildlife Associates Show “Living Earth”, and the West Bay Opera performance of “The Magic Flute”.
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| Computer Lab |
Students visit the computer lab at least once a week with their class. They may also work in the lab when it is open during recess and lunch. In addition, all classrooms have computers for student use.
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| Early Literacy |
Franklin has an Early Literacy Specialist who helps support those students needing additional support in reading.
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| English Learner (EL) |
In the Fall, all English Learner students are given the CELDT test to determine eligibility for the EL program. Our EL students receive the core curriculum in the regular classroom through heterogeneous grouping, sheltered lessons, and cooperative learning. Students who need additional assistance receive services from our credentialed English Language Specialist.
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| Franklin Falcon Network (FFN) |
Franklin has a closed circuit student-produced televison program which features activities in the school. The show is broadcast to all of the classrooms.
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| Gifted and Talented Education (GATE) |
In the winter, the Otis Lennon Test (OLSAT) is given to all third graders to determine eligibility for the district GATE program. All GATE students may participate in a summer school program, a collaborative effort between Burlingame, San Bruno and Millbrae school districts. In the classroom, curriculum is differentiated to challenge and enhance student learning.
More resources are available by following this link: GATE Resources
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| Library |
Franklin is fortunate to have a credentialed librarian. The library has a collection of over 10,000 titles. Students visit the library on a weekly basis with their classes to have a lesson on library skills and to check out books. In addition, the students have the opportunity to visit the library during their lunch recess if they so choose. Franklin also has an Adopt-a-Book program where books can be purchased by parents and students in honor of someone of their choosing.
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| Music |
The Burlingame School District and Burlingame Community Foundation (BCE) support our 3-5th grade choral and instrumental program, which includes a regular school band as well as a jazz band. Both the chorus and the band practice weekly and perform twice a year at the winter and spring concerts. The Franklin PTA sponsers our K-2 music program which includes weekly instruction in rhythm, movement, and sound. They also support recorder instruction for all third graders.
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| Physical Education |
All students receive physical education instruction. Our physical education teacher stresses cooperation, problem solving, safety, concern for others, responsibility for equipment, and team play. Physical skill development is an important part of educational growth.
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Speech |
The Speech/Language Specialist serves students with special needs in articulation, fluency, voice and language development according to the guidelines of an Individual Education Program. The goals are developed by the specialist, classroom teacher, and parent.
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| TRIBES |
(Click on the link to the side for more detailed information). The Franklin staff has been trained in TRIBES. TRIBES is a research-based community building program. The entire school practices four basic agreements: Mutual Respect, Attentive Listening, Appreciation/No Put Downs and Right-to-Pass. using the latestin the constructivist approach, curriculum planning is based on student discovery. For example, we use strategies that engage multiple intelligences and teach students how to reflect on their own learning.
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