Lincoln High School

Our Mission

Lincoln Statistics	2008-09	2007-08
Enrollment	93	95
Smallest Class	8	10
Largest Class	23	25
Average Class Size	15	17
Classroom Teachers	5.72	24
Support Staff	2	1.4
Administrators	.5	0.5
Secretaries	1.5	1.5
Paraeducators	1	1
Custodians	.5	0.5
Food Services	1	1
Volunteers	10	10
Avg. Annual Attendance	85%	85.2%
Suspended	7	7
Expelled	1	1
Free/Reduced Lunch	72.22%	52.8%
Special Education	9	30
Title I/LAP	35	14
Bilingual	0	1

Reflections on the 2008-09 School Year

Lincoln High School is an accredited high school committed to offering a quality education that provides students with a rigorous curriculum, high-quality assessments and unique learning opportunities in which all learning styles can be successful.  Students who attend Lincoln are seeking a high school diploma in an alternative setting. Our challenge is to continually look for ways to motivate students in their academic pursuits, and at the same time, provide them with the skills to be successful on standardized tests and acquire the necessary credits to graduate from high school.

Although our WASL scores improved last year, we continue to increase efforts to get all students to standard and graduate from high school prepared to enter the adult “real” world.  A few notable WASL results:

• Reading WASL scores rose from 72% to 81% of students meeting standard.
• Writing WASL scores rose from 62.5% to 86.4% of students meeting standard.

Plans for the 2009-10 School Year

Student Learning.  Lincoln High School is focused on increasing the number of students passing state assessments, graduating from high school, improving staff professional development and increasing parent and community involvement.

Instructional programs include: WASL English classes for all 9th and 10th graders; READ 180° for those students reading below grade level; higher levels of staff collaboration in the areas of writing, reading, math and science; implementation of a school-wide writing rubric; reading strategies across all content areas that focus on summarizing, predicting, and graphic organizers; calendar math instructional focus and implement a weekly math focus across all content areas and in advisory class; additional math class for all students performing below grade level; an increase of tutoring opportunities available in all content areas by utilizing community, school and parent resources; and use of a variety of assessments to design early interventions and support for students.

LAP funds are being used to fund our READ 180° program. This program will serve students who are identified as reading at least three grades below grade level and will target 11th and 12th grade students who have not passed the reading WASL. The program is designed to move students in and out in order to meet the individual needs of each student.  LAP funds are also set aside for summer school in order to provide qualifying students the opportunity to either earn credit in U.S. History, Contemporary Issues, Washington State History, Social Studies elective or high school English.

Enrichment activities and classes are embedded in our project-based learning approach and the ability to design and offer a more individualized learning environment.  Students can also participate in Running Start at Peninsula College, and attend classes at Port Angeles High School and the North Olympic Peninsula Skills Center.  We also offer independent classes that allow students to take online classes through the Digital Learning Commons.

Professional Development.  Lincoln High School staff will continue to examine our curriculum, instruction and assessments.  We have developed a schedule that will allow our staff common planning time for opportunities to develop lesson plans, classroom-based assessments, integrated curriculum, and time to review student achievement and student work.  The principal will also meet with every staff person to develop a professional development plan that suits each individual teacher.

School Climate.  One of our top priorities is letting our community know about the educational programs and opportunities available to students at Lincoln and on the Lincoln Campus.  Our relationships with the Lincoln Center partners are critical to offering quality programs that complement the academic courses at LHS.  Strengthening ASB leadership and school involvement will be an ongoing focus for students and staff.  We are dedicated to the success of our students and to making Lincoln High School the best alternative high school in the state.

How You Can Help

Parents, site team members, volunteers and community partners are all instrumental in providing the additional support that makes learning at Lincoln High School motivating and rewarding.  We need your support to continue our rich history as a school that cares for kids, respects individual differences and celebrates success.  Please call us at 360.452.9502.

Use and Condition of Building

Lincoln High School’s facility was built in the mid-1950s as an annex to an existing elementary school.  The upper portion of the facility was constructed in 1953, and the lower classroom section added in 1955.  The physical evaluation of this educational facility is rated 83% based on a January 7, 2008 study and survey by BLRB Architects. Facility Use and Conditions Report available at the Port Angeles School District office.

Lincoln High School 10th Grade WASL Trend 2006-2009

For more information on Port Angeles School District's Report Card go to: reportcard.ospi.k12.wa.us