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Franklin High updates program of studies, adds two career pathways and new elective courses

Franklin School Committee · January 14, 2026
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The Franklin School Committee approved the 2026–27 Franklin High School program of studies after an hour-long presentation outlining new course proposals, two Innovation Career Pathways in business & finance and health & social assistance, and experiential senior capstones with local partners.

The Franklin School Committee on Jan. 13 approved Franklin High School's 2026—27 program of studies, including two new Innovation Career Pathways that district staff said are intended to connect classroom learning with internships and industry credentials.

District leaders described the pathways as four-course sequences that will culminate in a 100-hour senior internship, externship or capstone project. "We have it in the business and finance sector and also in health and social assistance," said Christine Scaffidi, the high school career counselor, naming early partners including Sturdy Memorial Hospital, MRN Diagnostics and…

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