Welcome Lincoln Academy Parents

Lincoln Academy
600 W. Elm
Enid, OK 73701

580.242.6170

~One of Lincoln Academy's goals is to communicate and maintain a working relationship with parents.~

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Curriculum Overview

Lincoln Academy focuses on developing student potential for success by following these curriculum guidelines:

• Having a low student/teacher ratio.
• Using individualized student centered instruction.
• Improving students basic life skills.
• Upgrading self worth.
• Learning practical problem solving.
• Setting future goals.
• Using a nontraditional, flexible, block scheduling.
• Integrating vocational training and career education.

Core Curriculum includes:

• English
• Social Studies
• Mathematics
• Science
• Health

Elective Curriculum includes:

• Physical Education
• Art
• Life Skills
• Computer/Keyboarding
• Reading
• Creative Writing
• Vocational Training
• Careers

Student Referral Process

~Alternative School is a voluntary program and all students must want to attend.~

Reasons for Referral:

Referral is given for an At Risk Students whose present status indicates that they might fail to successfully complete their secondary education and acquire basic life skills necessary for higher education and/or employment.

Identification characteristics may include:

1. Student may be a member of a household where income is at the poverty level.
2. Student has not made progress in mastering basic life skills for students of their age.
3. Student has grades that indicate major underachievement.
4. Student has been retained for one or more years.
5. Student has excessive absences during a school year or have been a school dropout.
6. Student has been determined at risk based on assessment by school staff familiar with the students success in school. Evidence may include signs of abuse, alcohol or drug use, pregnancy, and attempted suicide.

Intake and Screening:

Referrals can be made by school principals, community agencies, parents, students and teachers.

1. Referrals must first be made to the students home school principal.
2. Referrals will then be sent to Lincoln Academy.
3. All referrals will be reviewed by the referral committee. This committee consists of the Alternative School Principal, Alternative School Coordinator, Alternative School Counselor, and and Alternative School Teacher.
4. Parents and students will be interviewed to help in the selection process.
5. The parent, student, and the home school will be notified if the student is selected for placement.
6. A placement meeting at Lincoln will be scheduled. Those attending this meeting must include the Home School Principal and/or Counselor, Parent/Student, Alternative School Coordinator, and the Alternative School Counselor.
7. A final decision will be made if the student will start attending Lincoln Academy at the placement meeting.

~ Referral packets are available at Home Schools & Lincoln Academy ~

2003 -2004 Student Statistics
Total students enrolled: 110

• 45 students will earn a high school diploma at the end of the year.
• 10 students graduated at semester.
• 4 students are married.
• 15 students live with their partner.
• 18 students live on their own
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• 1 student moved out of the district.
• 1 student was placed in detention/treatment center.
• 24 students are teen parents or pregnant teens.

Counseling Services

• Lincoln offers students a safe, nonjudgmental counseling environment to relieve stress and work on personal issues.
• One of our counseling goals is to communicate and maintain a working relationship with parents and students.
• Individual, group, family, drug, alcohol, anger management, teen moms, parenting classes, and college placement are all a vital part of our program.
• Being sensitive to students achievements and behaviors is the key to our counseling success!

  
  ~Click On Counseling Service to view the Counseling Corner.~

Vocational Training

This program is designed to assist our students in maintaining successful employment in the community, suggest vocational training options, and provide them with information about career options and the necessary skills needed to succeed in the work place.

~Click on Vocational Training for more information.~

Extra Curricular Activities

• All School Activities
  • During the Christmas Season, students participate in Christmas Tree Cutting. Trees are donated to the needy.
  • Educational Field Trips are taken throughout the year to promote hands on learning.
  • Basketball games with other alternative schools are held during the school year for any Lincoln Academy Student who wishes to participate.
• Homeroom Activities
  • Every couple of weeks, the students take part in group activities to focus on academics, bonding and togetherness.
  • Each homeroom is responsible for planning, preparing and cooking various foods which allows them to expand adult living skills.
• Community Service
  • Students visit nursing homes during the Christmas month to help make the season merrier for the elderly community of Enid. They prepare special gifts for the residence.
  • Classes have been involved in various volunteer activities at Leonardo's Discovery Warehouse.