OUR VISION:  Students who graduate from Lincoln High School will be responsible, respectful, international citizens with a passion for lifelong learning and the self-esteem and skills necessary to appreciate human diversity and contribute to family and community.

OUR MISSION: The mission of Lincoln High School is to serve as a neighborhood high school with an International Studies emphasis. Lincoln strives to meet the needs of a diverse student body in a positive, supportive learning environment and to provide the highest quality academic and extracurricular opportunities. These opportunities include the International Baccalaureate Programme and an overall strong college preparation program.

All programs at Lincoln emphasize academic excellence, critical thinking, the development of lifelong learning skills and high expectations for all students, while fostering self-esteem, personal responsibility and self-discipline. Lincoln’s programs encourage students to be responsive to cultural and individual diversity and to become positive, contributing citizens of the world.

OUR GOALS: Lincoln High School will provide each student with the opportunity to:

• master the basic skills in reading, writing, speaking, listening, observing, analyzing and computing;

• think critically, logically and imaginatively to identify, analyze and solve problems using a variety of techniques;

• develop an understanding of scientific processes and principles and the skills necessary to use technology;

• develop knowledge and understanding of history, political and economic systems, institutions and the demands of responsible national and world citizenship;

• develop a respect for one’s own and other people’s cultures and languages; to develop insight into personal values and ethical principles; and to be able to live and work cooperatively with others;

• understand and practice the skills and balance necessary to develop, protect and enhance physical and mental health and to make appropriate decisions affecting his/her future;

• develop time management skills.

The student's goal in forecasting is to select classes that will fulfill his or her academic needs during the coming school year. Parent(s)/guardian(s) and students can consult with the student's counselor to be sure all courses chosen meet or exceed the requirements of the four-year plan required for each Lincoln student; there are two options of worksheets provided in this guide. The Lincoln staff is committed to helping all students make good decisions as they plan for their academic year.

Lincoln students are required to enroll in eight classes except in special circumstances with parent permission. OSM requires that athletes take five classes and be passing them at all times to be eligible. Counselors must be consulted if the student wants to enroll in fewer than eight classes. Parent(s)/guardian(s) must also consent to a reduction in the school day.

Closely read through this forecast guide and the graduation requirements. There are recommended years to take each required course. Become aware of this and make your choices accordingly. Certain courses require a prerequisite that must be completed before enrollment.

Students should make their course choices after talking with parent(s)/guardian(s), counselors, teachers and friends. When students finish making critical decisions, they will complete the information on the forecast sheet and prepare to enter their selections in StudentVue. Students should have their forecast sheet completed and signed by a parent/guardian by the date indicated for their grade level to forecast on our school calendar. Late forecasts may adversely impact students' chances of being scheduled into their preferred course selections and our ability to staff our program to best meet our students' needs and preferences.

• This course guide is designed to help you select courses offered at Lincoln High School. 

• Courses are organized by subject categories. 

• Each course description provides the following information: 

SUBJECT NAME: Name of course

CREDIT OFFERED: .5 or 1; .5 is a semester course; 1 is a year long course

GRADE LEVEL: 9-12

PREREQUISITE: Course required as a prior condition for this course

GRADUATION REQUIREMENT:  Core or Elective

CAN COURSE BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT: Yes or No

DESCRIPTION OF COURSE CONTENT AND EXPECTATION

The counseling staff recognizes that all students have unique strengths and needs. Our goal is fourfold: 

1) assist students, parents, and staff with educational planning; 

2) assist students with post high school planning; 

3) assist students and families toward a successful school experience; and 

4) assist students with problems that interfere with their ability to succeed in school. Students and parents are encouraged to meet the counselors and to take advantage of their assistance.  

• Transition from 8th grade to high school  

• Four year high school planning  

• Yearly forecasting/scheduling  

• Grade-level classroom presentations  

• Class scheduling  

• Testing information – PSAT, SAT, ACT, credit by exam  

• Post high school planning (vocational, college, financial aid)  

• Credit recovery options  

• Educational issues (achievement, attendance, classroom behavior)  

• Personal concerns which affect school performance (relationships, decision making, conflict resolution, health, personal crises, alcohol and drugs, depression)  

• Suicide intervention  

• Referral to school and community support services (health, drug and alcohol assessment and treatment, family counseling, and other services) 

Counseling Team:

Alex Park - apark@pps.net

Teresa Hytowitz - thytowitz@pps.net

Danielle Holloway - dholloway@pps.net

Claire Tirapelle - cltirapelle@pps.net

Meredith Wilson - mewilson@pps.net

Cathy Wentworth - cwentworth@pps.net

1) Personal Education Plan: Helps to guide students in pursuing their personal, academic and career interests, and post-high school goals; Documentation embedded in transcript 

2) Career Related Learning Experiences: Educational experiences that connect learning to the world beyond the classroom - CRLE Reflection Assignment Link

3) Complete a Resume: Include contact information, objective, education and two of the following: work experience volunteer service, skills, academic achievement,     extracurricular activities, leadership, references awards, certificates, etc. (Completed in senior English class)

4) Extended Application/My Plan Essay: The application of academic and specialized knowledge and skills within the context of a student’s personal and career interests and post-high school goals (Completed in senior English class)

Please choose classes carefully. The schedule is built and hiring decisions are made based on the forecasts that students submit in the spring. Classes may be eliminated if too few forecast for a particular class. Students may move to a different class only if originally placed in the wrong level of that course. We cannot move students based on requests for a specific teacher. 

School Board policy sets forth guidelines for dropping a class. Students may drop classes without penalty during the first 15 school days of each semester. After that date, students shall NOT be allowed to drop a class without a transcript notation “WF” (Withdraw Fail) as a grade unless the building administrator grants an exception based on extreme and/or extenuating, documented circumstances. The “F” (WF) factors into the cumulative GPA. 

Pre-ninth grade credit may be earned as outlined in PPS Board Policy and administered in accordance with district policy. Credit may be offered for selected academic courses taken prior to grade nine if the pre-grade nine course meets the same, or equivalent, criteria as a high school course and was taken at a PPS middle school. Parents or students entering high school with credits already earned must request to have the credit and grade removed from their transcript prior to the end of the student’s first semester of high school, if they decide to do so, as pre-ninth grades will be factored into the student’s GPA.

Credit by Exam is a process for ascertaining student achievement and awarding credit for a particular course that is normally offered within the student's high school without the student having to enroll or otherwise participate in the course. Credit is PASS or NO PASS only. No letter grades are given for taking credit by examination. This credit is posted on the student's transcript. Students may elect to challenge the course if they have not taken any part of the course. Students should contact the PPS Learning and Credit Options Program (503-916-3358) or see their Counselor for more information. https://www.pps.net/Page/2330 

No more than four credits can be earned via credit by exam. Students may challenge a particular course only once. Students may not challenge a course they have taken and failed. 

An Off-Campus Learning Proposal provides an alternative way to earn credit to complete a required or elective course. Students should expect to submit a collection of evidence for evaluation to demonstrate proficiency. 

Students should contact their counselor for information on submitting an Earning Proficiency Credit for: Work, Volunteer, Internship or other Extended Learning Experience. Grading is Pass-No Pass only.

Specific criteria and documentation is required. Please consult with your counselor for more information.

Students may also participate in programs at our local universities including Templeton Scholars at Lewis and Clark College and Reed Young Scholars at Reed College. 

These competitive programs are offered to students who have exhausted high school curricula or have demonstrated a serious interest in a subject not offered at Lincoln. Students should consult with their counselor for more information and access to these programs.

Students who fail courses may not be able to repeat those courses at Lincoln. Due to class size reductions and large classes, students may NOT forecast in spring for classes they have already failed, but may inquire if space is available in the fall. If space is available, a student will be allowed to enroll in the previously failed course. If not, students will need to take the class at Portland Evening Scholars, Portland Summer Scholars (if offered), community college, or an online class that needs a counselor pre-approval. 

Portland Public Schools offers students multiple pathways to credit recovery. For more information or enrollment details, speak to your school counselor. All credits earned outside of Lincoln require pre-approval by a student’s counselor in order for it to be posted to the student’s transcript. External credits that are not required for graduation will not be posted to the Lincoln transcript. 

Each PPS high school offers a variety of dual credit classes. Students enrolled in dual credit classes may elect to earn college credit for their efforts in this class. Check with your high school counselor to find out which classes at your high school offer dual credit.  You can access the dual credit FAQ here:  https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gbRLZQVDDSV5TXOlGcSa2JHRSTAt50SM586Fbv-PT2s/edit 

Lincoln computes two separate class GPAs and rankings for seniors based on the first six semesters of high school. Unweighted rank and GPA is calculated based on a four-point scale. Weighted rank and GPA is recalculated with a weighted differential based on a five-point scale for IB classes only. 

Sophomores, juniors and seniors may earn .5 elective credit for one week of service as an outdoor school leader (following a weekend training workshop). The program requires counselor's approval and a week-long absence from school.  Students must plan carefully to make up their course work. There is a 1 credit limit per school year. 

Students planning to study a semester or year abroad must first meet with their counselor and the Curriculum Vice Principal to plan how to earn the required graduation credits they will miss while overseas. 

Sophomore, Junior, and Senior class standing are based on the total number of credits earned. A student must have a minimum of 5 credits to be considered a sophomore, 10 credits to be considered a junior, and 16 credits to be considered a senior.

Valedictorian qualification and eligibility is based on the highest academic standards through Portland Public Schools. Determination of Valedictorians will be based on unweighted GPA and grades through the first seven semesters of attendance. After that time no changes will be accepted to prior posted grades. Sustained academic achievement and excellence is expected through the eighth semester. Failure to maintain qualifying grades during the 8th semester may impact Valedictorian Status. 

All students who receive a high school diploma, modified diploma, extended diploma, or alternative certificate, have the option of participating in a high school graduation ceremony unless the student is deemed ineligible due to discipline violations.

A student who fails to obtain the required credits and minimum competency requirements by the end of the senior year and makes up the work during the summer shall receive the same year diploma. 

*** Participation in graduation exercises before all necessary requirements are met is prohibited.

Students who enroll as a senior at Lincoln High School from out-of-state high schools will receive a regular diploma provided they successfully complete the required credits for graduation as designated by Portland Public Schools. http://www.pps.net/cms/lib8/OR01913224/Centricity/domain/219/policies/4/4.10.054-AD_Studet_Transfers.pdf 

In accordance with PPS Board Policy 4.20.042-P, students may request to graduate in fewer than four years.  As per policy, the student must fulfill graduation requirements and, if required, obtain consent of their parent or guardian.

Students requesting the option of early graduation must understand and meet the following criteria:

1. All course requirements, including all PPS graduation requirements must be met prior to their early graduation date.

a. Students may not double up on English courses during their regular school day.  Completing their senior English class must take place outside of high school and is a family     responsibility. 

b. Students will not be allowed to attend Essential Skills classes or sessions that are extra support for seniors needing to complete graduation requirements.

2. Students interested in participating in college sports must have met NCAA requirements.

3. Ideally, this request should be made by the end of the 3rd Quarter of one’s Sophomore year.  The request must be made no later than the end of the 1st Quarter of the Junior year.

In addition, students approved for early withdrawal from school who have completed all graduation requirements:

• cannot participate in any school sponsored sport, club or related activity for the term(s) they are released;

• cannot be on campus, except as a visitor (visitor procedures apply); and

• may participate in Prom, graduation practice, the graduation ceremony and the senior all-night party.

For students planning to continue on to a college/university, it  is the student’s responsibility to get approval from their post-secondary institution for early graduation

Grading, Course Change, and Credit/Transcript Guidelines

Adopted July 1, 2005 - Revised, September 8, 2017

The following recommendation was approved and adopted on July 1, 2005 by the Portland Public School District Superintendent, Director of Secondary Education, The Office of High School Reform, and the Student Services Department. Revision to the Certification of Courses section was made and approved by the High School Director, High School Principals, and High School Counselors on March 1, 2012. An update on pre-ninth grade credit was made July 31, 2012 to reflect changes in the Administrative Directive.

PPS GRADING PRACTICES

It is a teacher's role to establish grading criteria and implement a policy that is clear and fair in accordance with district approved policies and procedures. Grading practices need to be predetermined before the course is offered, written in the course syllabus and clearly communicated to families and students. To that end, Oregon Department of Education (ODE) regulations require all courses that award credit to have a syllabus available for families and students to view. PPS teachers are expected to abide by this ODE requirement.

Grading

All PPS high schools use an A-F or proficiency system for recording grades. The option of using a Pass/No Pass (P/NP) substitute for a letter grade may be available to students for courses that exceed PPS graduation requirements. See below. 

Grade Notations and Guidelines

• A letter grade of A, B, C, or D is passing and indicates a level of achievement.

• Although a letter grade of D is figured into a student's GPA (D= 1 point) a letter grade of D may indicate that the student has not demonstrated adequate proficiency to move on to the next level. See High School Course Guides for further information.

• Even though PPS awards credit for a letter grade of D, the Oregon University System and the NCAA may determine that a student earning a D in any core class does not meet their requirements.

• A grade of F or WF (Withdraw/Fail) indicates that performance in a class was not at a level sufficient to earn credit toward graduation. An F/WF grade is averaged into a student's cumulative GPA.

• Three weeks prior to the end of the semester/two weeks prior to the end of the trimester: If a student withdraws from a class, an "F" is recorded on the transcript. No exceptions.

Incomplete

• A notation of Incomplete indicates that the student did not submit sufficient evidence to meet course requirements or demonstrate proficiency within the grading period.

• An Incomplete (I) notation should rarely be used, based on unforeseen circumstances beyond the student's control and accompanied by a written plan. The plan should include a timeline for completion,requirements to complete the course and obtain a passing grade and current grade earned. An "I" grade requires prior building administrator approval.

If there is an agreement between the teacher, and the family, and the building administrator approves:

The student has up to nine weeks from the date a grade is issued to complete the work, and obtain a new grade. Otherwise the "I" will revert to the initial grade earned.

• A detailed, written plan using a district form will be provided at the end of the grading period to ensure that the student and family understand the requirements needed to replace the "I" with a grade.

• If an Incomplete is given at the end of the second semester in June, the nine week time period to replace the "I" begins with the start of school the following academic year.

Pass/No Pass

Core courses required for graduation are NOT subject to the Pass/No Pass Option. However, credits entered from secondary schools outside of the US will be transcripted as P/NP in accordance of PPS 4.20.024-AD

In courses fulfilling elective credit or under special circumstances, students may request within the first 15 days of each semester to take a course pass/no pass.

• After this time period (see above) and under extenuating circumstances, only a building administrator can initiate a Pass/No Pass option.

• The Pass/No Pass option is:

Written in the course syllabus

Clearly communicated to students and families

Chosen by a student as a grading option within the timeline mentioned above.

• To receive a "Pass", a student must meet minimum course requirements that would earn a credit in the course. A "No Pass" is given to a student who does not meet minimum course requirements to earn credit. See specific course grading criteria for more information.

• GPA: Neither a Pass or a No/Pass grade is calculated in the student's GPA.

• A Non-Standard Diploma exception may be made by the IEP team for a student on an IEP.

No Grade (NG)

• When a student enrolls in the school more than halfway through a grading period, with no transfer grades, and there is insufficient time to assess the student prior to the end of the grading period, a "No Grade (NG)" may be given. This option requires prior administrator approval.

Dropping a class

• It is the role of teachers and counselors to support improved performance rather than to counsel students to drop a class. If a student has truly been misplaced in a class, it is appropriate to assist them in changing to a more appropriate level course.

• Students may withdraw from a class within the first 15 school days of the semester (date set by district) without penalty or notation on the transcript. Both the family and the teacher/counselor (or administrator) must approve the change and approval must be documented on the standard district form.

• After the withdrawal period has expired, students shall NOT be allowed to drop a class without a transcript notation of "WF" (Withdraw/Fail) as the final grade UNLESS the building administrator grants an exception based on extreme and/or extenuating, documented circumstances. A level change within the same subject (i.e. a change from calculus into pre-calculus) would not be subject to this practice. A building administrator must sign all approved requests.

Guidelines for using notations WF/WN/WX

After the 15-day period for dropping a class has passed, a student will receive one of the following notations on their transcript if the student drops a class:

• Withdraw Fail (WF): Student withdraws and is not passing the course at the time of withdrawal or the student withdraws from a course after the 15 day withdrawal period.

• A "WF" is factored into the student's GPA.

• Withdraw No Pass (WN): Student withdraws in a Pass/No Pass system and is not passing the course at the time of withdrawal.

• A "WN" is not factored into the student's GPA.

• Withdraw No Grade (WX): A WX notation is given only in rare and unusual circumstances, (i.e., those which are out of the control of the student such as extended illness, death of a family member, etc.) and must be approved by the building administrator. In each extenuating circumstance, written documentation such as grades, attendance, evidence of extenuating circumstances, and record of a parent/teacher/counselor/student/administrator meeting will be kept on file.

• A "WX" is not factored into the student's GPA.

Repeated Courses

• A student may receive credit for a course only once unless it is designated a multi-semester course.

• Repeated courses taken to pass a course or improve a grade are recorded on the transcript with a notation of "R" with the credit for the lower grade deleted. The original course must remain noted on the transcript even though it will no longer be factored into the GPA.

Grade Changes

• A grade change may be made within a year of the entry of the original grade and must be accompanied by written documentation including the building administrator's signature. The documentation will go directly to the data clerk for a grade change.

• Only an administrator/designee may enter a grade change into the Student Information System.

• For protection of counselors and teachers, no counselor or teacher should have access to Synergy to make grade changes on their own.

Challenging Grades

The Portland Association of Teachers' contract with the district provides that should a teacher make a mistake in giving a grade to a student, the teacher's grade book becomes the reference point and only that teacher can make a change of grade. If the teacher is retired, and the grade book indicates that an error has been made, every effort will be made to contact the teacher to verify the grade. If the teacher cannot be contacted, the principal may authorize a change of grade.

If a student receives an 'NP' or 'F' and makes an individual contract with a teacher to change that grade by completing certain projects/assignments, upon completion of the contract, the involved teacher will submit a 'change of grade form' to the data clerk indicating what class and grade is to be changed.

In the case of a senior who plans to graduate, teachers are obligated to give previous notice prior to giving a final 'F'. Specifically, a progress report in May 'F' and a Senior Failure list 'F' (given two days after seniors' last day) would be expected if a final 'F' is coming. If no warning is given, the counselor will consult with the principal about whether or not there should be a change of grade.

Lincoln High School will mail a progress report to the home of any student earning less than a "C" in any course at the midpoint of each nine week grading period. These reports communicate grades, attendance and other factors which may be inhibiting the student’s achievement. 

Parents are encouraged to utilize the Parent VUE/Student VUE tool to monitor their student’s progress. Access to the Gradebook is via a password that is assigned to each student.

Report cards are mailed home four times each year. Lincoln is on the semester system so grades given at the end of first and third quarters are midterm progress grades and are not counted in the GPA or displayed on the transcript. Final grades for each semester are recorded on the transcript.

Under Oregon law, students cannot be required to pay a fee for classes that are part of the regular school program. However, in some instances, students may be asked to make a contribution for certain classes where additional learning materials enable the school to expand and enrich those classes. Certain science lab expenses, art class supplies, woods, and culinary arts are examples of classes where a student’s contribution can make a difference in the quality of the class. Students are not required to pay the requested contribution in order to enroll in the class. Lincoln High School is only able to offer these enhanced learning opportunities for students because of everyone’s support and contributions. We appreciate this commitment to our instructional program and the success of our students. 

In some instances, Oregon law does allow school districts to charge a required fee for deposit. For instance, fees can be required for optional field trips, extracurricular activities, the use of musical instruments, gym clothes when the student does not furnish his/her own, and other non-instructional expenses. The school may also require a deposit for a lock or locker. The Student Fee and Contribution Form available at registration in August provides more information about specific fees and contribution options for Lincoln High School.

Numerous national studies indicate the most important decision a student can make to prepare for college success is to take rigorous courses for all four years of high school. College entrance requirements vary greatly and we encourage students to check requirements and recommendations on specific college websites. Lincoln has many resources available to help students with post high school research and planning. Counselors are always available to help guide the process. The College and Career Center has many helpful volunteers and materials. We also have information about community colleges, college transfer programs or vocational programs.

The minimum standards for admission to Oregon’s colleges and universities are subject to change. Be sure to check with the university about all current requirements. 

1. Minimum of 15 credits in core college preparatory courses – see the list below. Note: Students need to earn a C or higher in these courses for them to count toward this requirement. 

• English (4 credits) 

• Mathematics (3 credits) Shall include first year algebra and two additional years of college preparatory mathematics such as geometry, Algebra 3-4 or above. 

• Science (3 credits) Shall include two years of core laboratory science such as biology, chemistry, or physics. 

• Social Sciences (3 credits) Shall include one year of U.S. History, one year of Modern World History, and one year of Government/Economics. Second Language (2 credits) 

• Two years of the same second language: American Sign Language, Arabic, French, German, Mandarin Chinese, and Spanish are offered at Lincoln High School. 

2. Minimum High School GPA – Requirements vary year to year based on applications. It is important to check with each school for all requirements when making applications. Most colleges are looking for a minimum GPA of 3.0.

AVID
AVID is a 4-year sequence elective class offered to students who are highly motivated to prepare for “college readiness and success in a global society.” The curriculum centers on promoting higher-level critical thinking skills by enhancing core skills in writing, inquiry, collaboration, organization and reading (WICOR).  College students/peer tutors work in the classroom to promote a college centered curriculum, including college visits and guest speakers. In the junior and senior sections of the course students prepare for college entrance exams, and focus on the college admissions process.  Additional requirements for the course include a commitment to learning and practicing note taking skills, enrolling in rigorous coursework as well as maintaining good attendance, citizenship and a high GPA.  Students are required to enroll in one or more IB courses concurrently with AVID during their junior/senior years.

INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE PROGRAMME

Lincoln High School has been an authorized IB World School since 1989 and offers the IB Diploma Programme, a comprehensive and challenging pre-university curriculum focused on the last two years of high school. The IB Diploma Programme grew out of the efforts of international schools to establish a common curriculum and university entry credential for geographically mobile students. It was hoped that a shared academic experience with exposure to the tools of critical thinking and to a variety of viewpoints would encourage intercultural understanding by young people.

TAG - TALENTED AND GIFTED

In Oregon, the TAG mandate states that students identified as Talented and Gifted receive instruction at their assessed rate and level of learning. Each school in PPS is responsible for creating its own school TAG Plan addressing the needs of its TAG students and the State mandate. Identification of students, methods for providing appropriate instruction in the classroom, communicating with students, staff and parents, and professional development for teachers are all a part of a school’s TAG Plan. School TAG plans and course selection (forecasting) serve as a student’s individual TAG plan in high school. There are not separate “TAG” courses or TAG tracking in high school. Parents and students are asked to make thoughtful decisions regarding elective course selection(s) as a part of their TAG plan.

SPANISH IMMERSION

Lincoln's unique, specialized four-year course sequence in Spanish Immersion completes the K-12 program and focuses on developing fluency and using the Spanish language in interdisciplinary studies. The program begins at Ainsworth Elementary and continues to West Sylvan Middle School. Spanish Immersion is a rigorous program in which as much as 50% of the standard PPS course work over thirteen years is delivered in Spanish. 

Students who have Spanish spoken at home are encouraged to apply to join the Immersion Program.  Applicants are admitted based upon teacher assessment and recommendation.

The goals of the program are:

• to insure that students attain oral and written fluency in the Spanish language;

• to prepare students to bridge cultural gaps and to communicate effectively in any Spanish-speaking country or community;

• to facilitate community service in Spanish-speaking communities in the region.

Program Sequence: Students who finish the four years of Spanish Immersion instruction at Lincoln with a grade of “C” or better in all classes are recognized at graduation for completing the Spanish Immersion program.

THE IB COORDINATOR

The IB Coordinator is available to help students with planning for the IB Diploma. Information nights are scheduled for incoming 8th grade families. The IB Coordinator conducts an annual presentation for families of freshmen and sophomores to guide the development of their academic plan. Another annual meeting is held for families of juniors and seniors to counsel families during the completion of the actual IB courses and to advise on IB exam registration. Students interested in pursuing the full IB Diploma will complete an academic plan with their counselor during the forecasting period for sophomore year. This plan will be adjusted annually as students progress. 

UNIVERSITY RECOGNITION OF THE IB DIPLOMA

IB courses prepare students for the externally assessed IB examinations offered in May. Students who are candidates for the IB Diploma or IB Certificate are required to take these exams. Successful IB Diploma students may qualify for advanced placement or credit at the university of their choice. The IB exam scores have no effect on the Lincoln course grade, only on the awarding of the IB Diploma or Certificate, credentials awarded by the International Baccalaureate Organization.

THE OREGON UNIVERSITY SYSTEM RECOGNITION POLICY

OUS schools will now grant department credit for ALL IB courses, SL and HL, with scores of 4 and above. Students earning the IB Diploma may be granted sophomore standing and be eligible for a merit scholarship. www.ibo.org

COST OF IB PROGRAM

The courses are part of the regular Lincoln High School offerings and are, of course, free to enrolled students. Students who complete requirements for the IB Diploma and Certificate are assessed examination fees by the IBO. Fees for the Diploma are approximately $700 over the two years of the program. Exams are free to students who qualify for free and reduced lunch. While very limited scholarship assistance is available, parents are urged to plan for this expenditure.

“Athletes First, Winning Second” is the philosophy that drives the Lincoln High School Athletic Department in concert with the Athletics Department of Portland Public Schools. This philosophy fosters the development of the athlete in all aspects of competitive interscholastic athletics. Scholarship, citizenship, leadership and sportsmanship are the foundation upon which the athletics program is built.

Sports are offered during the three sessions: Fall, Winter, Spring.

Fall Sports Winter Sports Spring Sports

Cheerleading Cheerleading       Baseball

        Cross Country Basketball       Golf

         Dance         Dance       Softball

Football Swimming               Tennis

Soccer Wrestling                               Track and Field

Volleyball                    

ATHLETIC CLEARANCE

Athletes must have an approved physical exam and history before participating in any sport. The District’s form provides for a detailed history and exam and is to be filled out by a qualified medical provider. The clearance form also has the statement of risks release to be signed by both the athlete and a parent/guardian. This physical is valid for two years. In addition, students must be registered on Family ID. Links to the online registration can be found on Lincolnathletics.com