Lincoln High School

Lincoln Students and Parents, please note: Because Lincoln High School classes normally start at 9:00 a.m (later than other district schools), a district "two hour late start" during inclement weather for Lincoln means classes will start at 10:00 a.m.

Our Mission

Lincoln Statistics	2007-08	2006-07
Enrollment	95	149
Smallest Class	10	10
Largest Class	25	25
Average Class Size	17	15
Classroom Teachers	24	5
Support Staff	1.4	1.4
Administrators	0.5	0.5
Secretaries	1.5	1.5
Para-Educators	1	1
Custodians	0.5	0.5
Food Services	1	1
Volunteers	10	15
Avg. Annual Attendance	85.2%	81.9
Suspended	7	12
Expelled	1	0
Free/Reduced Lunch %	52.8%	47.1
Special Education	30	8
Title I/LAP	14	15
Bilingual	1	2

Reflections on the 2007-08 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.

After review of the assessment data from our students, it is clear that our focus needs to be on reading, writing, science, and math. Although our WASL scores improved last year, we must increase efforts to get all students to standard and graduate from high school prepared to enter the adult “real” world.

Plans for the 2008-09 School Year

Student Learning.  Lincoln staff will continue to focus school-wide on increasing the number of students who meet or exceed state standards; especially in math, as well as graduate on time. Instructional strategies include school-wide focus on incorporating specific math concepts into all content areas. Looking at data closely and giving that data a face and name is critical to making sure every student is able to get his or her needs met at Lincoln High School, and meet or exceed standard on all areas of the WASL.

LAP and Title I funds will be used to offer a READ180® program and have a math teacher two periods a day to work with our most struggling students. Student Learning Plans for every student not making standard on the WASL, especially math, will be more individualized and will detail strategies that will be used to address areas of weaknesses. They will be developed with students and reviewed monthly, with progress or problems communicated to necessary stake holders. Remediation in math and English will also be available to students before and after school; staffed by certificated teachers.

Enrichment opportunities will be incorporated into our project-based curriculum design. Students will be offered science field experiences that incorporate math, English and history. Students will have opportunities to attend community events that enrich the regular curriculum and to contract classes with teachers and online for enrichment purposes.

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.  We plan to create training opportunities for staff to learn about the Digital Learning Commons and Microsoft® Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Publisher programs.

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.  ASB leadership will receive training and participate in organizing fund raisers to fund school-wide projects, field trips and after school activities. We are dedicated to the success of our students and to making Lincoln High School the best alternative high school in the state.

How Can You Help?

Lincoln High School needs career-specific mentors to work with juniors and seniors searching for the “right career.”  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.

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