Do not i mean do not bring your kid here the school is socially toxic it's really hard to make…read morefriends if you don't have a friend group there's really only a handful of teachers that you're gonna like the rest be on bs i been at this school for 3 years and i truly wish i went somewhere else if your kid is looking for that good high school experience take them somewhere else because there not gonna get it at Franklin it's sad to say Franklin has changed in a bad way after Covid it just feels like everyone doesn't care like they gave up on the school

I know that this review is pretty long. Just consider the list of alumni as extra credit reading…read more FHS is currently the oldest high school amongst the twelve high schools in the Seattle School District. FHS first opened its doors in 1912 in Seattle's Mt. Baker neighborhood and it was designed in the Neoclassical/Greek Revival style by Seattle School District architect, Edgar Blair. The school was once deemed the most beautiful high school west of the Mississippi and featured at the Chicago World's Fair in 1933. The other basics: Mascot: Quakers Annual: Tolo* Colors: Green and Black Newspaper: Tolo * = Tolo is a Native American (Kalapuya) word that means: "to win, excel, gain, prevail, earn, control, convince, overcome, subdue, triumph, and succeed." Call me a freak, but I did enjoy my years in high school. I know that at times it was awkward, but I generally loved being an actively engaged student at Franklin. May it be the various clubs, athletics and the like; I definitely made the most of it. Oh, I did a lot of studying too! The school curriculum hasn't changed from I have seen. They still offer many honors, advance placement and humanities classes. I could go on about athletics at Franklin, but that would be a review in itself. Suffice to say, FHS has excelled in sports with numerous city and state championships. One thing I didn't know is that Franklin has the most players from western Washington to play in the NFL (8). FHS also feature a powerhouse Mock Trial team. One thing that I do remember about school was the diversity. FHS has always been one of the most racially and ethnically diverse schools in Washington. Former student, and Nobel Prize winner, George Hitchings ('23) said it best in his biography: "My experiences at Franklin High School in Seattle were notable for another reason. We had a most heterogeneous population, one that blended upper class and minorities including blacks, Filipinos, Japanese, Chinese and first generation Catanians. As a result I lost any self-consciousness I felt in dealing with people from different cultures and backgrounds." I didn't know what a Catanian was and had to look it up. Catania is a city in Sicily. That makes sense because Rainier Valley, where the school is located, was known as "Garlic Gulch." This concludes the formal part of this review. The rest is just extra credit. The following is just a small sample of distinguished Quaker alumni: Medicine: George Hitchings ('23) - Nobel Prize winner in Physiology or Medicine. Considered to be the pioneer in the biochemical approach to chemotherapy. Dr. William Hutchinson ('27) - Cancer research specialist and founder of Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center. Business & Government: Gary Locke ('68) - Former King County Deputy Prosecutor, King County Executive and two-term governor of Washington. Alfred Moen ('34) - Inventor and founder of Moen Faucets. Everett W. Nordstrom ('19) - Took over his father's shoe company in 1928 with his two brothers and turned a local company into a national clothing retail empire. Nordstrom is the largest shoe retailer in the United States. The Nordstrom family is also responsible for bringing the NFL to Seattle and were the first owners of the Seahawks. Victor Steinbrueck ('28) - Architect. Designer of the Space Needle and saved the Pike Place Market from destruction. He was a force for preserving the architectural heritage of Seattle. Journalism: Royal Brougham ('12) - Sports writer and former editor of the Seattle Post-Intelligencer. Some of you may recognize his name because the street that runs between Qwest Field and Safeco Field is named after him. Emmet Watson ('37) - Columnist that worked for many of Seattle's newspapers that include the Seattle Star, P-I and Times. Noted author and champion of Lesser Seattle. Stephanie Stokes Oliver ('70) - Author, publisher, and former editor of Essence Magazine. Part 2 of the review also includes photos: http://www.yelp.com/biz/franklin-high-school-seattle Photos: http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/gWfQHh6d22I589DHQa0AUg?select=V-Q11aYV9XGi2HWtdRRBSA

I went here to take the Written (knowledge) test. I Passed it on my first go and through the whole…read moreprocess (between setting up the appointment and taking the actual test) they were very clear about everything and it was a breeze. Plus the employees were very sweet and helpful. To all the people who were confused as to why they failed when they looked at their phones, there's literally multiple posters in the testing room that state "Do not use your phone in here during the test". So glad I went here to take the test.

Just want to take the time and write a review because of the great experience this place had and…read moremy daughter really enjoyed the staff especially one of the instructors named Kelly but she told me she also goes by kells. This place was very helpful and answered any questions I had from start to finish. They respond to emails really quick especially when I had any concerns. They made her feel comfortable and she loved going on her test drives especially loved how they had different themes on the cars! So cool if your looking for a place that has great communication, great customer service, and great staff this is the place for you! Just want to say Thankyou for the wonderful experience!

Our daughter passed every test the first time! This driving…read moreschool is fantastic. I don't think you can do better than an online teacher like Lincoln. We did weekend courses which was so convenient and Lincoln was always alert and interesting sometimes bringing his young daughter in during the first few minutes of online driving school. He definitely kept our teens attention. Rick was our daughter's favorite in person driving instructor for the following reasons. He was patient and kind, he offered great feedback and was very positive. That goes a long way for a brand new/teen driver. She passed her physical driving test the first time with flying colors and we owe that to the instructors that taught her. She is a terrific driver now and very confident. Where she learned makes a big difference and we would definitely recommend defensive driving school of Kent.

Just completed drivers ed, got my permit and training. now getting my license. Made it easy to…read moreschedule- the courses were great and easy to understand. They have such great instructors. There are also enough courses and instructors that matched my schedule . Courses made easy too

Shaw Road Element has been the best experience for my daughter & our family in general. I as a…read moreparent am very involved w/ the PTA & school activities. There are volunteer ops for those that can give a 1/3 hour to all day. The staff is caring & my fellow patents are great! Off I go tonight to the Snuggle up & Read event- Bye!

Stopped in on a random Sunday in September. Congregation members were very friendly and welcoming,…read morewith many coming over to introduce themselves. There were about 50 people who attended the 10am service, including the choir. Most were elderly and white. This church prides itself on serving in the community, and being deliberate about doing works in the area. Very noble, and important for our community! Music was decent, sermon was slightly long and a little disjointed, but pastor seemed to continually include ideas to think about and thoughtful details. During the sending, all congregation held hands, which was a pleasant surprise.

If a person is looking to learn from the best, Jay-B and Sons is the place to go. I just finished…read morethe 4 weeks course with success. The instructors are an AMAZING group of people, dedicated to assisting you to achieve your goals. If becoming a professional truck driver is your flavor, these guys are the answer!!! I will recommend Jay-B and Sons to ANY person who has a dream to drive professionally!!! I also, will be going back just to say hello once in a while. They made it feel like family!!! Many thanks to the Entire team at Jay-B and Sons!!!

"They'll pinpoint your weak spots each week and turn them into strengths - all while keeping your…read morestrong skills sharp. They've got your back to help you pass the CDL