Second grade hosted BFA’s inaugural annual Ellis Island Fair

Students sang patriotic songs, including Neil Diamond’s “Coming to America.” They also recited poetry and shared authentic food from their countries of origin. Finally, like many of their ancestors before them, second graders became “citizens” by passing an “immigration test” before they could have their passports stamped. Click here for details.

Middle School

Ben Franklin Academy’s middle school will include grades sixth through eighth. Beginning in September of 2012, BFA will have its first seventh grade class. To view the current building plans, which include an additional lab for inquiry-based learning, lockers and a student commons area, click here.

To view the Top Ten Reasons to Attend Ben Franklin Academy’s Middle School, click here