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Benton-Franklin Juvenile Justice Center School

Benton-Franklin Juvenile Justice Center School

“To provide a safe and compassionate environment that empowers students to become productive citizens.”

The Benton-Franklin Juvenile Justice Center school is operated and staffed by the Kennewick School District. It is identified as an Alternative Education Program.

The BFJJC school provides educational services for students younger than 18 year of age who are incarcerated in the Benton-Franklin Juvenile Justice Detention Center. Educational services within the BFJJC school occur in classroom settings. Class sizes are limited to 12 students. Six daily classes are offered from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Depending upon a student’s needs, some classes are on a pull-out basis.

Expectations of Students in the BFJJC School

  • Raise self-esteem
  • Demonstrate ability to learn
  • Demonstrate ability to interact positively with peers and adults
  • Demonstrate ability to take responsibility for one’s actions
  • Set goals for vocational success

Curriculum of the BFJJC School

Computation of basic skills, operational systems, recognition of math terms and symbols and problem-solving

Reading, writing and problem-solving through different forms of media

Cultural/social skills and traditions, personal development, personal responsibility and community involvement

 PowerPoint presentations, publications, Auto-Cad and 3-D modeling

Current events, United States history, social and political awareness

 Stretching and various challenging exercises, jump rope, volleyball games and basketball games.

 Anger control and social skills used to deal with frustrating circumstances

Resumes, interviews, tax form preparation and various career-interest surveys.

Homework, GED Preparation, basic skills and the Second Shot Reading Program.

Confidential group and individual discussion of drug use and abuse issues.

  • Computation of basic skills, operational systems, recognition of math terms and symbols and problem-solving

  • Reading, writing and problem-solving through different forms of media

  • Cultural/social skills and traditions, personal development, personal responsibility and community involvement

  •  PowerPoint presentations, publications, Auto-Cad and 3-D modeling

  • Current events, United States history, social and political awareness

  •  Stretching and various challenging exercises, jump rope, volleyball games and basketball games.

  •  Anger control and social skills used to deal with frustrating circumstances

  • Resumes, interviews, tax form preparation and various career-interest surveys.

  • Homework, GED Preparation, basic skills and the Second Shot Reading Program.

  • Confidential group and individual discussion of drug use and abuse issues.

Educational Assessments Used to Measure Student Academic Status

  • Wide Range Achievement Test 4 (WRAT 4)
  • Measure of Academic Progress (MAP)
  • Standardized Tests for the Assessment of Reading (STAR)
  • General Educational Development (GED) Pre-Tests

Location & Hours

5606 W. Canal Drive
Kennewick, WA 99336

Monday-Friday
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.