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GRADES Letter grades are awarded to reflect actual achievement.  A: 94-100% B: 86-93% C: 77-85% D: 69-76% Below 69% ABOUT THE CURRICULUM PARENT - TEACHER CONFERENCES K-6 REPORT CARDS K-6 EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES STUDENT GOVERNMENT STUDENT RETENTION

CURRICULUM   - Click HERE to read about the Franklin Curriculum

PARENT - TEACHER CONFERENCES K-6   Parent-teacher conferences are held the week after first six-week grading period and the week following the fourth six-week grading period. Students are dismissed earlier than the normal time that week. These conferences are designed to benefit the students, parents and teachers in working together to help each child be as successful as possible in school.

REPORT CARDS K-6   Reports cards are issued every six weeks, taken home by the students, signed by the parents and returned. The information on the report card includes letter grades reflecting student achievement in all subjects as well as an evaluation of the child's behavior.

EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES   Benjamin Franklin School students have an opportunity to participate in a wide variety of programs. Band and orchestra are offered before and after school. There is also a sports program after school sponsored by the City of Mesa Parks and Recreation Department. The Franklin Parent Organization provides such programs such drama, as chorus, arts and crafts, foreign languages, etc., providing there is enough support to staff these programs and sufficient interest to hold the class before or after school.

STUDENT GOVERNMENT   Benjamin Franklin School has an organized student council. Parent permission and teacher recommendations are necessary for students to be involved in student government. Check with your individual school for further information.

STUDENT RETENTION   Moving automatically from one grade to the next is not always the best thing for a child. Some children have a better chance for success if they remain at a grade level for an extra year. Local School Boards set standards consistent with state guidelines for promotion from grade to grade. The essential skills required by the Mesa Governing Board are available from your principal. If the teacher thinks your child will benefit by staying in his or her current grade, you will be involved in meetings with the teacher, the principal and other staff members involved with your child's education. However, state law provides that the final promotion/retention decision is for the classroom teacher. If you choose not to accept the teacher's decision, you may request in writing that the Governing Board review the decision.