This school is excellent! Great homework assignments, challenging, and good teachers, way above average. School does not infringe upon parental rights and requires 100% participation or parents in most activities. I have a daughter there now for the 3rd year, my son went for two. Try Hamilton Prep
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Posted by a parent on 09/04/09
This is a great school academically. It's a very accelerated level of education. Although there is a high turnover with teachers, at the Gilbert Campus, they are all trained very well on how to implement the program by the great mentoring system in place between all 4 campus'. Overall, the school is
... Read more great. My kids have been attending for 9 years and my oldest is now graduating Jr. High from the Power Campus. Very ready to attend public High School. The only issue I have, with the Gilbert campus, is the principal. He does not know how to support his teachers, support staff or parents of the students. If you have never had any 'dealings' with him, you probably would think that he is an excellent principal. But, if you have a child that needs extra attention, he is not the one you want to deal with them. Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/04/09
We have been impressed with the school overall. We brought our student to the school after attending 3 years of public school and never learning to read. Half way thru the first year and he is almost reading at his grade level. I have found the school to be very structured and strict however have observed
... Read more some of there policies enforced depending on religion and politcal clout. I would recommend this school to all however be prepared for a very poorly engineered parking lot and a great deal of inconsiderate parents that do not know how to lead by example. And a staff that seems to just allow it. The principal we do have our reservations for but overall good school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/02/09
I have seen a huge change in my grandson since starting school at Benjamin Franklin. He was enrolled at another school & was not happy at all. Now I see a self-confident, happy, proud little boy thanks to the wonderful teacher & staff at Benjamin Franklin Charter School. I couldn't be happier!
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Posted by a other on 11/20/08
My son is in kindergarten looks forward to going to school everyday. He is reading and spelling well. He likes to be challenged and the curriculum does that well so he is not bored in class. He loves Music class, PE and Art too. The Christmas concert in December was fantastic. I love the small size of
... Read more this school and the teachers and staff are very friendly and helpful. I also like the parental involvement that is encouraged in the classroom and through committees. I am very thankful my son was able to get in last year. Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/25/08
My children attended Ashlnd Rancj previous to BFCS. While Ashland ranch is one of the finest public schools in the state, it is still a public school. I was forced to switch schools for my children and was dissapointed. We had however looked at BFCS previously and had liked their Back-To-Basics approach.
... Read more I am very pleased that the Lord intervened on my childrens behalf and decided that Ashland Ranch was not the place for them. BFCS is by far one of the best schools in the Valley. My children have thrived since starting to attend. Their cirriculun is fantastic, and the staff is truley caring and thoughtful. they push the children to live up to a higher standard. I am impressed by the advanced cirriculum that is offered here. My only regret is not enrolling them sooner. Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/17/08
Benjamin Franklin is Awesome!! The staff truly cares about the children there. My Daughter is in Kindergarten and she is reading chapter books and loves to learn! I would recommend this school to anyone that wants there children to succeed! I wish I would have known about this school earlier! I think
... Read more the parents that complain about computers and other non academic things should get there priorities in line and get there kids an education! My kids will go to Benjamin Franklin forever!! Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/10/08
We love our school! The teachers are attentive, organized, and truly care about their students. The office staff are knowledgeable and friendly; the principal is caring and involved. The students are challenged to excel in all areas and most rise to the occasion. Ben Franklin has a back-to-basics
... Read more curriculum with a school-wide emphasis on values and patriotism as well. Twice a week with an incredibly gifted music teacher leads a true music class. The students' December concert could rival any high school's. The children are happy and for the most part seem to get along with each other. What more could one want? OK, so a few more after school programs might be nice, or maybe computers in the classrooms, but my son can play on a soccer team outside of school or learn on our computer at home. Believe me, this school is awesome. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/31/07
We love the Saxon math and spaulding programs, the teachers and staff are great. My child has been here for 4 years and is excelling. The education they are getting here versus public school is higher most of the time, at least on math & reading. This school doesn't have computers or computer classes
... Read more and is unwilling to add it to their curriculum. The teachers don't even have computers in their classrooms unless they bring them. Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/12/07
When this school was first conceived of, those of us parents who rolled up our sleeves and made it happen wanted the best possible education in the best most supportive environment possible for our children. I am so proud when I see our first Kindergarten class, now in their Junior year, thriving and
... Read more preparing to become the effective, well mannered, self disciplined adults any parent would want their child to become. What started by clearing a barnyard at the Museum on Horne, has a become a shining success and example of what can be achieved when you work hard and never give up. Academically and socially our children are way ahead of the game! Thank you and Way To Go Gilbert BFC! Read less
School Profile for Benjamin Franklin Charter School
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Student enrollment:
467
Students per teacher:
23
Full-time teachers:
20
Number of classrooms:
16
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Advanced Placement
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Before/After School
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Gifted and Talented
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general intellectual ability or talent - high intelligence test score (usually two standard deviations above the mean), and high levels of vocabulary, memory, abstract work knowledge and abstract reasoning;
specific academic aptitude or talent in one area such as mathematics or language arts;
creative and productive thinking, the ability to produce new ideas;
leadership ability, the ability to direct individuals or groups to a common decision or action;
visual and performing arts, special talents in visual art, music, dance, drama, or other related studies;
psychomotor ability, such as practical, spatial, mechanical, and physical skills.
Vocation/Technical Curriculum
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Special Education Classes
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Adult Education Classes
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English as Second Language
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Gilbert schools — Benjamin Franklin Charter School is located at 13732 E Warner Rd, Gilbert AZ 85296. 13732 E Warner Rd is in the 85296 ZIP code in Gilbert, AZ The school district for Benjamin Franklin Charter School is the Arizona State Charter School Board. Benjamin Franklin Charter School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 6.
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