Welcome

Section I: Introducation

• Mission and Purpose

Section II: Academic Program

• BETYOU
• Core Knowledge Sequence
• Our Traditional/Fundamental Approach
• Goals of Lincoln Academy
• General Guidelines for the Operation of the Lincoln Academy Program
• Grading Scale
• Report Cards
• Honor Roll
• Homework
• Extra Credit
• Plagiarism
• Specials (Art, Music, PE and Tech)
• Standardized Testing
• Retention and Promotion

Section III: General Information

• Classroom Hours
• Carpools and Transportation
• Inclement Weather and Emergency Closure
• Communication with Parents
• Fundraising for Lincoln Academy
• Fundraising for Non-School Activities
• Lost and Found
• Lunch Program
• Internet Acceptable Use
• Back to School Night
• School Fees
• Holiday Observances
• Lockers
• Prohibited Items

Section IV: School Office Procedures

• Office Hours
• Admission Procedures
• Open Enrollment in a Charter School
• Lincoln Academy Enrollment Policy
• Registration
• Attendance & Absence Procedures
• Attendance Telephone Procedures
• Absence Work
• Absence Work Policy for Unexcused Absences or Suspensions
• Tardy Policy
• Tardies in the Middle School
• Leaving School Early
• Change of Address
• Transfers and Withdrawals
• Out of District Relocation
• Parents Out of Town
• Permanent Record
• Visitors to the School
• Messages to the Student

Section V: Standards & Discipline Policy

• School Rules
• Discipline Policy and Procedures
• Behavior with a Substitute Teacher
• Conduct Code
• Alcohol and Other Drugs
• Dress Code

Section VI: Parent Information

• Parent Responsibilities
• Parent Contract
• Parent/Teacher Conferences
• Parent Teacher Organization (PTO)
• School Accountability Committee (SAC)
• Lincoln Academy Board of Directors
• Volunteer Work
• Confidential Parent Survey
• Crisis Plan
• Fire and Emergency Drills
• Violence Plan
• Grievance Procedure

Section VII: Student Information

• Student Health
  • Accidents
  • Clinic
  • Medication
  • Immunization and Exception Requirements
  • Emergency Cards
  • Insurance
• Exceptional Student Services
• Student Telephone Use
• Student Cell Phone Use
• Eight Grade Continuation

Section VIII: Classroom Information & Policies

• Arrival and Departure
• Homework
• Field Trips
• Flag Salute
• Lunch Guidelines
• Playground Rules and Guidelines
• Electronic Devices

Section IX: Lincoln Academy Fundraising Procedure - PTO Policy

• Purpose
• Obtaining Permission
• Fund-Raising Guidelines
• Funds