School Details
- Principal: Jeanie Sienkowski
- District: Valparaiso Community Schools
- County: Porter
- Community: Urban-Suburban
Characteristics
- Academic Excellence - Faculty use multiple methods to assess and monitor the progress of student learning
- Developmental Responsiveness - Meaningful parent involvement
- Organizational Structures and Processes - Our school intentionally connects with other schools in our district and with community partners to ensure integration in our community
- Social Equity - Fluid approach to addressing student needs with short and longer-term intervention support
Description
Benjamin Franklin Middle School serves a diverse student population of over 800 learners who thrive in a professional and academically rigorous environment. Our commitment to the whole child is anchored in specific social emotional programs such as the Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports framework and our dedicated advisory periods which focus on building resilience and empathy. These initiatives ensure every student feels supported while developing essential life skills for future success. Academically, Benjamin Franklin Middle School is recognized for outstanding middle school programs including our award winning STEM labs and a comprehensive music and fine arts department that encourages creative expression. Students engage in high level inquiry through accelerated math tracks and immersive technology courses that prepare them for the challenges of high school. By balancing emotional well being with high expectations, we empower our students to become responsible global citizens. At Benjamin Franklin Middle School, excellence is a daily practice shared by our dedicated staff and vibrant community of young scholars.
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