Lincoln Senior High School serves 479 students in grades 9-12.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Lincoln High School, founded in 1954, is the Lincoln Unified School
District's only public high school. The school serves thousands of
students from ethnically and socio-economically diverse
populations.
Facilities: Alex G. Spanos Stadium.
In 2008, Lincoln High is planning to build a 3 story gym.
With support from the Lincoln Education Foundation, the District
hopes to build a fine and performing arts building on the Lincoln
High campus.
Academics: According to California Department of Education's
report in 2003, Lincoln High has a graduation rate of 97% with
about 50% of graduates going on to two and four-year colleges.
Extracurriculars: The school has over 30 academic
organizations, teams and student interest clubs. These clubs have
focuses ranging from athletics to academics.
Speech and Debate: Lincoln has had an active forensics team
several decades. Members have won state and national competitions.
Music: The music program is participated in by over 200
students. Students can participate in choir, marching band, or
orchestra.
Band and Orchestra: The Lincoln High School Marching Band
has been the recipient of hundreds of awards from band reviews
around the country. The have marched as far away as Europe and
enjoy a reputation as one of the best programs in the state.
Choir: The Lincoln High School Choir, Simfonia Voce, and
Chamber Ensemble are award winning vocal performance groups that
have toured the country and even served as embassadors to China
(1996).
The most prolific choir director at the school was Gary Wright who
left the school after the 1995-1996 school year to assume a
position at the University of North Carolina at Pembroke.
Newspaper: The Lincolnian: The school's newspaper is
produced monthly.
Clubs: Clubs at Lincoln include Interact Club, Spanish Club,
Cordoba Public Affairs Club, Italian Club, Chinese Cultural Student
Society, Students Against Drunk Driving Club, Filipino Club,
Friends of Special Olympics, Leo's Club, FOCUS Club, Drama Club,
Science Club, Interact Club, Mecha Club, Gay-Straight Alliance,
Snow Club, Key Club and Vietnamese Club.
Each club has the following responsibilities: Organize one
lunchtime activity per year; Participate in Spirit Week and
International Week; Attend Club President's Meeting.
Football: The team plays at the Alex G. Spanos Stadium.
During March through July, the Stockton Trojans, a semi-pro
football team, rent the stadium for their home games on Saturday
afternoons.
Volleyball: The 2005-2006 varsity and freshman teams were
almost undefeated.
But don't forget the men's water polo team. Who are the 2006
co-league champions.
The article discusses a proposal in Washington D.C. to make college applications a requirement for high school graduation. It examines the potential benefits and drawbacks of such a policy, including its impact on graduation rates and college attendance. The piece also considers similar initiatives in other states and the debate surrounding this approach
This piece explores the controversial practice of offering monetary rewards to students for good grades. It examines studies conducted in various cities, discussing the effectiveness of such programs and the ethical concerns they raise. The article presents arguments from both supporters and critics of this approach to student motivation.
This article explores the fundamental principles of rubrics in education, focusing on their role as assessment tools. It breaks down the key components of rubrics, including criteria, performance levels, and descriptors. The piece also delves into the two main types of rubrics - holistic and analytic - providing authoritative definitions and explaining their unique applications in educational settings.
