Day Student Experience
DAY STUDENT EXPERIENCE
When Students Are Understood, Everything Changes
A college-preparatory high school designed specifically for neurodivergent learners.
Worth the Drive
Families travel from across the country to experience Franklin Academy—and for good reason.
Now, with expanded Day Student options, local families can access the same specialized, college-preparatory program designed specifically for neurodivergent learners.
At Franklin, students learn in small, individualized classes led by educators who understand neurodivergent learning styles.
Executive functioning support is built into the daily experience, alongside intentional opportunities to strengthen social-emotional skills.
Just as importantly, students become part of a supportive community where they feel seen, understood, and valued. For many families, the right environment matters more than proximity.
A Boarding School Experience—Home Every Night
Day students are fully immersed in Franklin’s dynamic boarding school community while returning home each evening.
This unique model blends the structure, connection, and opportunity of residential life with the comfort and familiarity of home.
Students benefit from a consistent, supportive daily routine and engage with a diverse peer community from across the country and around the world.
Throughout the day, they build independence and social confidence while receiving integrated academic and executive functioning support.
The result is a true boarding school experience with the flexibility of living at home.
SEE WHAT WE CAN OFFER
Program Options
Extended Experience
Monday–Friday
8:30 AM – 8:30 PM + Weekend Trips
The Extended Experience offers a comprehensive day-plus-evening program that blends academics, structured study time, social-emotional learning, and community-based experiences.
Students have additional time and support to strengthen executive functioning skills while benefiting from guided evening study sessions. The extended schedule encourages meaningful social connection and peer engagement, while also helping students develop essential life skills and greater independence.
Weekend trips and shared community experiences further enrich the program, making it especially well suited for students who thrive with added structure, supported independence, and deeper engagement in a connected community.
Academic Experience
Monday–Friday
8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
The Academic Experience provides a structured, college-preparatory day that combines individualized instruction with executive functioning support and integrated social learning.
Students are fully engaged in Franklin’s academic program while returning home each afternoon, allowing them to maintain after-school activities and family routines.
This option is ideal for students who benefit from Franklin’s supportive environment while balancing commitments outside of school.
The Franklin Experience
Students leave Franklin with the tools and confidence needed for success in college and beyond. They develop a strong academic foundation while strengthening executive functioning skills and gaining a deeper understanding of how they learn best. Along the way, they build meaningful relationships with peers and mentors, grow in independence, and develop the self-advocacy skills that will serve them long after graduation.
The academic experience at Franklin Academy focuses on a skills-based curriculum delivered through high-interest content and college readiness. Each student receives access to both academic and student life advisors. To learn more, please visit our academics page.
Student life is also an important part of the Franklin experience. Each student has access to our signature programs, including sports, farm sciences, the performing arts, and world travel. To learn more about student life at Franklin, please visit our student life page.
Franklin Academy is a unique place for unique people. We feel the best way to learn what Franklin is all about is to schedule an in-person tour or attend one of our events. To schedule a tour of Franklin Academy, please contact us.
