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The City Lincoln, the State Capitol of Nebraska, has an approximate population of 220,000. It is the home of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Nebraska Wesleyan University, Union College, Southeast Community College and several private vocational-technical schools. The business of the city centers around government, education, insurance/banking and light industry. History Lincoln High School was founded in 1871 and is the oldest of the six public comprehensive high schools in the city. The present building was opened in 1915 with major additions completed in 1927, 1957, 1985 and 1996. In over 130 years of service to the community, more than 40,000 students have graduated from LHS. The school colors are red and black and the mascot is the “Links”. Size Lincoln High school serves approximately 1,750 students in grades 9-12. 650 students live outside the Lincoln High attendance area and have chosen to attend Lincoln High. It has 150 certified staff members (over half have advanced degrees) and 90 support staff members who help with the operation of the building each day. Accreditation Lincoln High School is accredited by the North Central Association and has the AA accreditation rating of the Nebraska State Board of Education. In 1984 it was named a “Recognized School of Excellence” by the U.S. Department of Education. Courses and Programs Lincoln High School offers over 200 courses in twelve different departments. Programs are available for students who plan to attend college and those who want to join the work force. LHS provides Tech Prep courses and students also may take college courses on the university and community college campuses. LHS serves students with almost every level of special education handicap as well as gifted students, and students with limited English speaking ability. Special programs exist for students who are parents and have children of their own in the Student Child Learning Center. The SCIP program is a support system for students who have problems with substance abuse. There is a student assistance team and tutoring for students who need special help. A program that uses computer assisted instruction is available for student who might benefit from an alternate approach. Some students are able to spend part of their day at the Arts & Humanities Focus School, the Science Focus School or the Technology Focus School. Student Demographics The student body is made up of 70% European American students, 13% African American, 5% Asian American, 9% Hispanic American, and 3% Native American. About 40% of Lincoln High Students qualify for Free or Reduced lunch. LHS has about 150 students in ELL (English Language Learner) classes. The students speak at least twenty different languages. The largest group speak Spanish (56) and the next four largest groups speak Arabic, Vietnamese, Farsi and Kurdish. Other languages spoken are Russian, Ukrainian, Nuer (Sudan), Bosnian, Pashtu, Dinka, Cambodian, Philipino, Chinese, Burmese, and Persian. Test Scores Most students in Nebraska take the ACT for college admission. Of the 2004 graduates of Lincoln High School, 271 took the ACT and 50 took the SAT 1. The mean composite score for LHS graduates who took the ACT Assessment during their junior or senior year was 21.8 The mean SAT 1 scores for the 2004 LHS seniors who took the SAT 1 during their high school years were 564 verbal and 580 math. Credits and Grading The school uses a two semester system with a few quarter courses being offered. Students receive 5 credits for a semester class and 2.5 credits for a quarter class. Each semester class has about 90 school days and each class meets daily for 50 minutes. Many students enroll in six classes; however, most students take seven classes each day. Grading Scale Grades are awarded on the following scale: A=4 C=2 Incomplete-Inc. B+=3.5 D+=1.5 Conditional-Con B=3 D=1 Satisfactory-S C+=2.5 F=0 Unsatisfactory-U Withdrew-W The cumulative grade point average and class rank are recomputed at the end of each semester. A total of 220 credits are needed in grades 9-12 for graduation. Beginning in the fall of 1997, a weighted grade system was started. Designated courses are given additional weight because of the rigor of the course. (for example A=5, B+=4.5, etc.) Starting with the class of 2003, students need to pass a graduation demonstration in math, reading and writing. Official Transcript An official Lincoln High School transcript is a copy of the student’s confidential cumulative scholarship record. It carries the raised school seal along with the date of issuance and the signature of a school official. Authorized recipients of a transcript may not release any information unless they have obtained prior written consent of the parent or the student if the student is of legal age. Technology Lincoln High School integrates technology into many classes using the eight Macintosh and seven PC labs available to students. All classroom and labs are wired for internet access. Students can take classes in computer programming, multimedia presentations, web page programming, desktop publishing, computer aided drafting, electronics, graphic communication, and journalism. Many individual classroom computers with Internet access are available for teacher use and student projects. Student Success Lincoln High School students have experienced success in almost every area. In the past ten years 40 National Merit Semifinalists have been named. Many LHS athletic teams regularly qualify for state tournaments with the Boys Basketball team winning the 2003 championship. The band has received superior ratings in all recent competitions. Students have regularly placed well in state and national competitions in vocational programs, speech, debate, and student council. The One-Act Play won the State Championship in 2003. Changes Recent changes at LHS include a project which added 14 classrooms for math and computer science. A pool, a physical education gym, a weight room, and wrestling practice room were also added. A new track was completed the summer of 1998, and an artificial turf playing field was installed in 2003. Two new high schools opened in Lincoln, one in 2002 and another in 2003. Lincoln High School is now a 9th – 12th grade building. Community Support The students and staff members of Lincoln High School work closely with many businesses and community agencies in Lincoln through VIP programs and other relationships. Many students are placed on job sites as a part of their school day and the staff is looking for more ways to make other changes in the school-to-career transition. LHS shares many clients with community agencies and good lines of communication are very important. In the 2003-2004 school year we logged over 25,000 volunteer hours by parents and community members. Activities and Athletics Lincoln High is a Class A (largest division) high school with the Nebraska School Activities Association. LHS competes with seven other Class A schools as a part of the Heartland Athletic Conference. Athletic teams in nineteen different sports are offered to students in grades 9-12. LHS also has a wide variety of academic, special interest, and service clubs. A monthly activity period provides time for students to attend regular meetings for many different organizations.
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