Lincoln High School Mission Statement

Lincoln High School Mission Statement Lincoln High School is committed to graduating all students. We are a diverse community of scholars dedicated to personal and academic excellence. We strive for the development of strong character and intellectual engagement for all students, ensuring success beyond Lincoln High School. We Will: - Develop Personal Responsibility - Act With Integrity - Value Each Other - Embrace Challenge - Take Risks - Cultivate Success - Be Agents of Change in Our Community - Lead Principal s message Lincoln High School is comprised of an amazing community of adults and students. We have worked hard to give students every opportunity to succeed in high school and even done some things that are only available to Lincoln High School students. Specifically, we have a seminar program that you attend Monday through Thursday each week in which you plan for your future as well as receive support on your homework. We also have after school tutoring and other academic supports. As you start this year, remember to do the following to ensure your success: Come to school. Good attendance virtually guarantees success. Get involved in a sport or a club. Be part of something great. Listen to the adults even if they are not your teacher. Choose your friends wisely. Friends make you better, not worse. Use your seminar period wisely. Good grades will be there if you study. Patrick Erwin Principal, Lincoln High School Revised 10/5/2015 1

Daily Schedule 2015-2016 MONDAY, TUESDAY, and THURSDAY: Per 1 7:35-8:30 55min Per 2 8:35-9:30 55min Seminar Per 3 Per 4 Per 5 Per 6 9:35-10:30 55min Seminar: Study Hall/Homework Time/Advisory 10:35-12:05 55min Classroom, 30min Lunch Lunches and 3 rd Period Classes 1 st Lunch 10:35 11:05 / 3 rd Period 11:10-12:05 3 rd Period 10:35-11:30 / 2 nd Lunch 11:35-12:05 12:10-1:05 55min 1:10-2:05 55min 2:10-3:05 55min Busses after 6 th period will leave Lincoln by 3:12 Per 7 3:10-4:20 70min Learning Activities In Building Traditional Courses M-Th Enrichment Program Sessions Athletic practices 1 ST LUNCH = 2 ND FLOOR, 3 RD FLOOR, AUDITORIUM 2 ND LUNCH = 1 ST FLOOR, 000 FLOOR, GYM, SHOP Revised 10/5/2015 2

WEDNESDAY: Study Time Per 1 Per 2 Seminar Per 3 Per 4 Per 5 Per 6 7:05-7:50 45min Student and Staff Study Time 7:55-8:46 51min 8:51-9:42 51min 9:47-10:42 55min Seminar: Study Hall/Homework Time/Advisory 10:47-12:17 55min Classroom, 30min Lunch Lunches and 3 rd Period Classes 1 st Lunch 10:47 11:17 / 3 rd Period 11:22-12:17 3 rd Period 10:47-11:42 / 2 nd Lunch 11:47-12:17 12:22-1:13 51min 1:18-2:09 51min 2:14-3:05 51min Busses after 6 th period will leave Lincoln by 3:12 Per 7 3:10-4:20 70min Learning Activities In Building Traditional Courses M-Th Enrichment Program Sessions Athletic practices FRIDAY: Per 1 Per 2 7:35-8:30 55min 8:35-9:30 55min Per 3 9:35-10:30 55min Per 4 and Lunch 10:35-12:05 55min Class, 30min Lunch 1 st Lunch 10:35 11:05 / 4 th Period 11:10-12:05 4 th Period 10:35-11:30 / 2 nd Lunch 11:35-12:05 Per 5 12:10-1:05 Per 6 1:10-2:05 1 ST LUNCH = 2 ND FLOOR, 3 RD FLOOR, AUDITORIUM / 2 ND LUNCH = 1 ST FLOOR, 000 FLOOR, GYM, SHOP Revised 10/5/2015 3

STUDENT INFORMATION ACADEMIC INTEGRITY- Give credit to the source! Cheating, or copying the work of other persons, or turning in another person's papers, projects, computer programs, etc., as one s own constitutes plagiarism. Plagiarism includes, but is not limited to: Using another writer s words or ideas without proper citation, or merely rearranging or changing a few of the author s words and presenting the result as one s own work, or not using quotation marks when citing a source; Having someone else write a paper, program, or project, including asking friends, paying someone, using a paper writing service, or taking information verbatim off the Internet. Copying another student s work during a test, lab, classroom activity, or homework and turning it in as one s own. Plagiarism may also be documented in the student s file so staff can follow up with the student and identify if this issue is a class issue or if a student is having trouble with plagiarism in multiple classes throughout their high school career. ATTENDANCE POLICY AND PROCEDURES- Be in class! All students are expected to attend regularly. Absenteeism may affect the final grade a student receives in any class. The primary reason students do not earn a high school diploma is poor attendance. Homes will be notified when you miss a class or entire school day and persistent attendance issues will result in interventions by guidance staff, administration, and possibly the court system. Excused absence(s) must be called in to the attendance office. An absence of 5 or more days requires a doctor s note. Vacation absences should be pre-arranged with the attendance office two weeks before the vacation occurs. CLASSROOM INSTRUCTIONAL EXPECTATIONS- Participate to learn! Teachers shall maintain good order and discipline at all times (WAC 180-44-020). To meet this requirement, teachers must utilize the following expectations: Bell to Bell Instruction: Students will not line up at the door prior to the bell. Instead, students must have all of your materials out and be actively working until the bell rings or until dismissed whichever is most appropriate. Revised 10/5/2015 4

Student Engagement: Students must respond when called on in class. Some strategies that teachers may use to involve all students: Cold Call. This indicates that students are on the hook for participation and cannot anticipate when they will be called on. No Opt Out. When students say, I don t know, teachers may respond, If you did know, what would you say? Ask a Question. If the answer is not known, students may be given the opportunity to ask a clarifying question. Scaffolding. Students may be prompted with another question or a series of questions to help them better construct the concept or response. Re-voicing or Restating. The teacher may ask another student the same question to model a response, than return to the original student and give him or her another opportunity to respond either repeating the previous student s response or restating it in his or her own words. Private Reasoning Time (PRT): It is vital to give students time to contemplate all questions on their own. PRT allows students to clarify, expand, engage and even take risks. Teachers ask students to respect one another s PRT this means no chatting, doodling, or off task behaviors. When the teacher asks a question, remember that there is a no hands rule during PRT. This ensures all students are thoroughly contemplating the question and to remind all involved that no answer is final. SLANT: Students should be engaged in learning at all times. Heads down, whether sleeping or not, is not tolerated at any time. The acronym SLANT encourages more positive body language and behavior; SLANT stands for: S: Sit Up L: Listen A: Ask questions N: Nod T: Track the speaker with your eyes If you are tired, ask for permission to get a drink of water, stretch, or ask (quietly) if you can stand in the back of the room for the rest of the class. Backpacks Off, Materials Out: Students will look like they are in class for the duration of the period and prepared for learning. This means backpacks are removed and moved off the desks. Students should have their supplies with them every day. If students do not have supplies, they may borrow paper and Revised 10/5/2015 5

pencil from the teacher or a peer. Students may not be left sitting without materials in front of them. Appropriate Electronic Use Electronics have the capability of being invaluable resources that support student learning. In times such as these, electronic devices may be used at the teacher s discretion. When students use electronic devices as a distraction, however, said devices will be taken away and returned at the end of class. If a student refuses to give their device to the teacher, creating a disruption, the teacher may choose to refer the student to an administrator. DISRUPTIVE CONDUCT- Be respectful of others learning! Disruptive conduct is defined as flagrantly and substantially interfering with teaching or learning at school activities or at school sponsored activities. Disruptive Conduct includes creating a substantial disruption to any school function, refusing to comply with a staff person s directive, or using vulgar or profane language or obscene gestures. Improper use of electronic devices and/or other technology is also considered disruptive conduct. Repeated insubordination of school rules may constitute Disruptive Conduct and consequent discipline action. DRESS CODE- Dress for work. Professionalism is important! Inappropriate dress attire: This is defined as any clothing that is a distraction to the learning environment. This includes clothing that is too casual for an office work environment (i.e. leggings, pajama bottoms) or too revealing (i.e. short skirts/dresses, revealing tops and sagging pants) or clothing that reflect images and messages that are violent, hateful or sexual in nature, or advertise illegal or inappropriate substances (alcohol, drugs). Students will be asked to change and not attend class until their dress is appropriate. Clothing that demonstrates affiliation with a gang is prohibited. Examples would be students in all red or all blue, possession of a bandana, or students with hats or other attire that represent gang names. Hats and headgear, including hoodies: Hats and headgear are not to be worn on campus at any time during the school day, including lunchtime. Hoodies make it difficult to distinguish Lincoln students from off campus strangers. Exceptions are on Fridays for Lincoln wear and ASB sponsored dress up days. Revised 10/5/2015 6

EMERGENCY PROCEDURES In the event of an emergency, follow the directions of the nearest staff member. Monthly drills will take place to familiarize everyone with emergency procedures. FIGHTING Fighting is being involved in mutual participation in an incident involving physical violence. If the fight or any prefight activity occurs on school grounds, the school will have the right to respond. Attending a fight or encouraging/promoting a fight is potentially dangerous and students will be disciplined accordingly for their involvement. All discipline connected to violence will be progressive and potentially result in a long term suspension. GUIDANCE Students are assigned a Guidance Team Member based on their last name. Guidance Team Members provide a variety of services for social emotional, career, and academic support. Services include guidance curriculum, individual planning, responsive services, McKinney-Vento support, and post high school planning. To determine students on track status towards graduation: COHORT GRADE 2019 9 TH 0 2018 10 TH 5 2017 11 TH 11 2016 12 TH 17 CREDITS NEEDED IN FALL (TO BE ON TRACK) HALL PASSES Students must have a signed Lincoln High School hall pass (green pass) or signed planner any time they are out of the classroom during class time. This pass must be visible and must have the teacher s name, date, and time clearly marked. Teachers will be mindful of the time the student is gone and passes will be collected upon return to the classroom. Students without a pass will be subject to discipline. No students will be allowed to leave the first 15 minutes nor the last 10 minutes of class, 15/10 rule. HARASSMENT Harassment, intimidation or bullying (HIB) means any intentional electronic, written, verbal, auditory or physical act, including, but not limited to one shown to be motivated by any characteristic of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, including gender expression or identity, mental or Revised 10/5/2015 7

physical disability or other distinguishing characteristics such as, but not limited to, physical appearance, clothing or other apparel, socioeconomic status, marital status or weight, when the intentional electronic, written, verbal, auditory or physical act: physically harms a student; or damages the student s property; or has the effect of substantially interfering with a student s education; or is so severe, persistent or pervasive that it creates an intimidating or threatening educational environment; or has the effect of substantially disrupting the orderly operation of the school. Please visit the Tacoma Public Schools website for more information about HIB prevention. LIBRARY The library is available for book check out, research and computer lab use. A green hall pass is required for computer use, as there are often classes using the computer labs. NURSE No student will be admitted to see the nurse without a green hall pass. If the nurse s office is closed, please check in with the attendance office. SCHEDULE CHANGE POLICY Students may fill out a Schedule Change Request Form before or after school and during lunch. Request forms will be located in the Guidance Center in the main office. Five (5) days after the beginning of the semester, a student may not make a schedule change request without prior administrative approval. Dropping Courses: If, after the 15th school day of a semester, a student elects to drop a class, the record (e.g. student transcript) will show "E" and the grade will be computed in the student's grade point average. SUBSTANCES All substances, including tobacco products, drugs, alcohol, and paraphernalia for the use of any substance (including e-cigarettes and vaporizers) are not allowed on school grounds. If any substance or paraphernalia is found it will be confiscated and disposed of by school administrators. The discipline consequences can be found in the student and parent handbook online. TECHNOLOGY Per the Code of Prohibited Conduct for Tacoma Public Schools, the use of school computers and access to internet service from district-provided computers are privileges that may be revoked at any time for any violation of TPS policy. Revised 10/5/2015 8