Type Public Principal Brandon Pelkey Grades 9–12 Mascot Huskie | Established 1806 Faculty approximately 90 Phone +1 518-483-7807 Founded 1806 | |
Oversight Franklin-Essex-Hamilton BOCES Address 42 Huskie Ln, Malone, NY 12953, USA Similar Malone Central School Di, Franklin Academy, Flanders Elementary School, Chateaug Central School Di, Brushton Central School | ||
Franklin Academy High School (commonly called Franklin Academy or FA) is a public high school located in the rural village of Malone, New York that enrolls students from Malone and surrounding communities in northern Franklin County such as Bangor, Belmont, Burke, Constable, Duane and Westville. With an enrollment of around 800 students in Grades 9-12, Franklin Academy is one of the larger high schools in the North Country region of Upstate New York and is accredited by the New York State Department of Education.
Contents
- History
- Academics
- Advanced Placement courses
- Extra curricular activities
- Sports
- Notable alumni and former students
- References
The school traces its history to 1806 to the Harrison Academy, a private school that was established not long after the founding of Malone.
History
The first school in Malone was founded in 1806, not long after the town was established and was named Harrison Academy. The original structure was constructed from timber cut and hewed at the location of the school building, which also housed a courthouse, jails and place for worship. Originally a private institution, in 1831 it was made public and rechartered as Franklin Academy and housed in a new building made of stone. In 1868 Franklin Academy was merged with other schools located in the village of Malone.
In 1930 the school moved into a new building on Academy Street where it was housed until moving to its current location in 1968. The former location on Academy Street is currently the location of Malone Middle School. The school completed expansions in 2003, witnessing upgrades to laboratories, the library, gymnasium and upgrades of data capabilities.
Academics
Franklin Academy has 11 academic departments: Art, Athletics and Physical Education, Business, English, French and Spanish, Math, Music, Science, Social Studies, Special Education and Technology
Franklin Academy offers students the option to pursue a Regents Diploma, typically for college-bound students. The campus also includes the North Franklin Education Center in a separate building that provides vocational training to students in fields such as auto technology, building trades, electrical trades, health occupations, child development, cosmetology, culinary arts or heavy equipment operation.. All students are required to complete a core program consisting of four years of English and social studies and at least three years of math and science. The school offers honors classes in multiple subjects, and includes a selection of Advanced Placement courses for college credit as well as opportunities to engage in college-level research and classes in partnership with local institutes of higher learning including North Country Community College, Paul Smith's College, St. Lawrence University and SUNY Plattsburgh
Advanced Placement courses
The school has in recent years also initiated "New Visions" programs in law and healthcare, allowing advanced students the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in these fields through partnerships with local institutions. The New Visions programs also include advanced studies at the college level.
Extra-curricular activities
Sports
Franklin Academy's athletic teams are called the Huskies and wear green and white. The schools teams have won a number of Section X championships in a variety of sports. The girls basketball team had particular success in the 1990s, with one player, Missy West, being named Miss New York Basketball in 1996.
Fall Sports
Winter Sports
Boys and girls bowling Spring Sports