The San Diego Unified District has completed a $37.5 million modernization of Franklin Elementary STEAM Magnet School.
The district says aging buildings were removed from the campus to make room for a new two-story classroom building.
“Our students deserve the best facilities and that’s what they have now,” said Principal Tamara Muhammad.
The new facility has collaborative workspaces, classrooms, a staff lounge, and a student food services kitchen, which is part of an expanded student dining area underneath a shade canopy. All existing classrooms were renovated and modernized.
Outdoor improvements include renovated kindergarten and upper-grade playgrounds with shaded play structures, a learning garden with a shade canopy, and new landscaping.
Campuswide safety was improved with a monitored single point of entry, a modern public address/intercom system, security cameras, intrusion and fire alarm systems, and perimeter fencing.
The architect is Safdie Rabines Architects.
Franklin Elementary has served the Kensington community for 102 years. It now offers courses in STEAM, arts, and music enrichment, and extended day programs.
