Franklin Elementary School

I was on the fence about sending my kids to public school, but private school wasn’t really an option, nor had I done the research on charters. I couldn’t be happier with our experience at Franklin. I’m so glad my kids got in, and every teacher they have had has been outstanding. Sad to read the entry of the student who was bullied. But luckily we are in a class with amazing parents, supportive staff, and amazing kids. They have music, gardening, and amazing after school opportunities. Their PTA is the BEST PTA I’ve ever been a part of. (and I’ve worked at many schools) Franklin rocks.

I pulled my child out mid-​year — it was that bad!!. She s been intentionally hurt by 2 kids in her class 5 times in a yr & a ½. I was told those kids were staying put. In K she was thrown into a fence, kicked, punched, badly scratched & bruised. This yr she was kicked in the head & hurt with a chair that left a bad welt & routinely harassed by a 2^nd kid. I had many unproductive meetings with administration & wrote the board (no response). My child hated going to school; was nervous & agitated. With only 1 class per language/​per grade, if you get a perfect class of kids — lucky you. But if your child is in a class with kids with behavior issues you’re on your own. Your child will be with those same kids from K to 6^th. I was told, «this is public school.» Having my child in a safe environment conducive to learning was too high of an expectation at Franklin. My daughter ‘s doctors advised me to remove her. With all the behavioral issues in class & because it was immersion she is now VERY BEHIND academically. I’m spending a lot to get her to grade level. I still believe in immersion, just not at Franklin. Immersion could not come before my daughter’s safety, happiness & reaching her highest potential. In my daughter’s new public school she is thriving. She finally likes going to school, feels safe & is happy.

This is an amazing school with great teachers and parent volunteers! Language immersion program is wonderful!

Having a child in this school is like having a child in an expensive private school that doesn’t cost anything. My daughter is now fluent in Spanish after 2 ½ years. The environment is so conducive to learning. I feel she is so protected. The class of students who attend are completely different than most public schools. Only bad thing is it’s hard to get in. If you don’t apply by the beginning of January for the next school year you won’t get it.

This school as a great Dual Language Program for German, Italian and Spanish. They are a part of the Foreign Language Academies of Glendale. The kindergarten classes start out with ⁹⁰⁄₁₀ immersion i.e. speaking in the foreign language 90% of class time. They are doing an amazing job!