As students returned to Franklin Elementary in Bakersfield for the 2025–26 school year, teachers and staff planned welcoming activities in the classroom that focused on getting kids involved and starting off on the right foot with their learning.

Q1. Does Franklin Elementary have programs for kids to stay after school or before school?

Ans. Franklin Elementary may offer limited supervision before or after school through partnerships with the district or the community, depending on availability and demand for enrollment.

Q2: What does Franklin Elementary do to help students who are learning English?

Ans. The school helps English Learners by giving them structured language development lessons and extra help in the classroom when they need it.

Q3. Do parents get to help make decisions and take part in school activities?

Ans. Yes, families are encouraged to get involved by going to school events, parent-teacher meetings, and advisory groups like parent councils.

Q4: What kinds of after-school activities can kids do at Franklin Elementary?

A. School or district-organized seasonal events, arts-based programs, and academic enrichment activities are all common extracurricular activities.

Q5: How does Franklin Elementary let families know how their kids are doing in school?

Ans. Regular report cards, parent-teacher conferences, and school-wide communications from teachers and administrators keep parents up to date on how their children are doing in school.