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Abraham Lincoln High School 9-12 |
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With Malice Towards None
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Abraham Lincoln High SchoolAbraham Lincoln High SchoolPLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT ITEMS: GRADUATION DAY is Wednesday, June 19 with the ceremony at the Barfoot Bowl @ 9:30 a.m. You must have a ticket to be admitted. Congratulations to our graduating seniors and their parents/guardians! Best wishes for future success!!
Special Recognition: Let's Give a Shout Out to Dr. Cheryl Henry for the SDP AWARD for Art Teacher of the Year and the SDP, "The Young Artists Exibition." Final Exam Schedule: For 9th, 10th, and 11th Graders
Wednesday, June 5th - Science Thursday, June 6th- English Friday, June 7th -Math and History
Best wishes to Mr. Force and his orchestra students for a successful performance at Pennypacker Park on Wednesday evening, May 15th at 6:00 pm Attention Parents: Please take note of the following testing information and schedule: The Keystone Testing Dates are as Follows: Monday May 13 through Monday May 20, 2013. STUDENTS: LET'S DO OUR BEST ON THE TESTS!! Important: Keystone Testing Information: Delayed opening for all 12th grade students and 11th grade students who made the list by passing the January Keystone Exams. Monday May 13, 2013 and Tuesday May 14, 2013 - The 9th grade students will be tested on (Algebra 1) along with Books 411, 421, 431, 435/441, 482 (Biology). - The 10th grade students will be tested in (Biology) and sixty four 11th grade students will be tested in (Biology). Wednesday May 15, 2013 and Thursday May 16, 2013 Delayed opening for all 9th and 12th grade students along with those 10th and 11th grade students on the list who have passed the January Keystone Algebra I Exam. A.M. testing for 10th and 11th graders in Algebra I on Wednesday May 15, 2013 and Thursday May 16, 2013. Friday May 17, 2013, and Monday May 20, 2013 Delayed openings for all 9th and 12th grade students along with those on the list of 10th and 11th grade students who passed the January Keystone Literature Exam. -A.M. testing for the 10th and 11th graders in Literature on Friday May 17, 2013 and Monday May 20, 2013 Keystone Testing Bell Schedule Period Begin End Length Testing 7:50 10:45 175 minutes Intake 10:45 10:52 7 minutes Period 1 10:52 11:24 32 minutes Period 2 11:27 11:59 32 minutes Period 3 (L) 12:02 12:34 32 minutes Period 4 (L) 12:37 1:09 32 minutes Period 5 (L) 1:12 1:44 32 minutes Period 6 (L) 1:47 2:19 32 minutes Period 7 2:22 2:54 32 minutes Tuesday May 21, 2013 - Primary Election day, Staff PD - NO SCHOOL for STUDENTS - Focus on Common Core State Standards - CTE - Hybrid Block Roster scheduled for the 2013-2014 School Year. May 13 - 24, 2013 - Keystone Exams for Grades 9-10-11: see schedule above. May 24: Junior Prom @ Brookside Manor May 27: Memorial Day: Schools Closed May 28-29-30: Senior Final Exams May 31: Senior Prom @ Phila. Ball Room June 5-6-7-10-11: Final Exams: Gr. 9-10-11 June 19: Graduation @ 9:30 A.M. in the Barfoot Bowl SCHOOL SUPPLY LIST: 2012-2013 The following items are our recommendations for our students to begin the school year. We wish them much success and encourage them to do their very best everyday. 1. Six (6) NOTEBOOKS: Spiral or Copy book 2. One (1) RULER 3. One (1) FLASH DRIVE 4. One (1) PACK OF LOOSELEAF PAPER 5. TWELVE (12) PENS & TWELVE (12) PENCILS 6. ONE (1) BINDER - 3 or 4 inch ALL parents are strongly encouraged to purchase several school shirts for your children; cost is $10.00 for short sleeve & $15 for long sleeve. For information on promotion requirements, students are to contact the guidance counselors and/or SLC Leaders: Grade 10 -12 Counselors SLC SLC Leaders Ms Griffin: Business Ms. Cooper-Parham Mr. Rahn: HOFA Ms. Kardon-Weber/Mr. Larsen Ms Coren: Law Ms. Burton: Law Ms. Acevedo: Bio/Env. Tech Ms.Miller/Ms. Eastburn Grade Nine Ms. Byrd / Ms Cassidy Mr. Zahir Ms. Reed-Seeger: Twilight / Flex Counselor Other Support Roles: Mr. Garwood - School Climate Manager Ms. Qeisi / Ms Gerena- School Improvement Support Liasons Ms. Smalls - Integrated Services Coordinator Ms. Johnson/Mr. Hankins - GEAR UP Ms. Hill / Ms. Schafer - Success Center Mr. Boutayeb - DOL Data Specialist Ms. Poindujour - DOL Program Specialist Ms. Rissell - Mentoring Noteworthy Mentions: We achieved gains in both PSSA reading and math for 2011, and again for math in 2012. Congratulations to the students, faculty, staff & parents!! Our goal for 2013 on the NEW KEYSTONE EXAMS is 45% proficient or advanced in literature & language arts, and 35% in Algebra I,with 50% in writing and 30% in biology. Students in grades 9, 10 & 11 will take the Keystone Exams. Let's make Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) in 2013! Our academic progarm is divided into five Small Learning Communities (SLC's), with two SLC's offering Career & Technical Education (CTE), as follows: 1. Ninth Grade Academy 2. BioTechnology/Environmental Technology (BET) CTE SLC 3. Business Technology & Accounting CTE SLC 4. Horticulture & Fine / Performing Arts ( HOFA) SLC 5. Law & Public Service SLC Our uniform for 2012-13 remains as gold or black shirts with a collar, and black pants / skirts/ shorts. Skirts or Shorts must be at or around the knee. Shoes or Sneakers must be worn. Lincoln High School has received three one thousand dollar scholarships from the GET SCHOOLED Foundation. Please check out our online attendance videos and blogs at getschooled.com!! Congratulations to the Horticulture Academy on the award winning Philadelphia Flower Show display of vertical gardening in a SEPTA station!! Also, congratulations to the following: Environmental Science Academy for their "Lettuce Help You Grow" urban gardening sustainability regional award & trip to California. Air Force JROTC for Drill team competition awards. FBLA for business competition awards and trip to Hershey.. HOSA for health occupations competition awards and trip to Lancaster. The Student Association for community service by gathering and donating over 1,275 cans of food to the less fortunate. ALSO, THANK YOU TO OUR A.L.H.S. ALUMNI ASSOCIATION FOR THEIR ONGOING SUPPORT AND GENEROSITY! WE TRULY APPRECIATE THESE STRONG EFFORTS! Thank you for all you are doing to help our students succeed at the New Lincoln High School, where the future is yours to build as we educate all students for current & future success. The School District of Philadelphia School Advisory Council Nomination Form Please fill out this form to apply for a seat on the School Advisory Council. Do your best to provide as much information as possible, and retain a copy for your records. First Name:_______________________________Last Name:_______________________________________ Address:_________________________________________________________________Apt. #______________ City:__________________________________________State:___________________Zip Code:_____________ Home Phone:________________________________________Cell:____________________________________ Work:________________________________________________Fax:_____________________________________ E-mail Address:______________________________________________________________________________ Preferred Method of Contact (Check all that apply): ______Home Phone ______Cell Phone ______E-mail _____Work Phone Please answer the following questions to complete your nomination. 1. Name of the school on whose School Advisory Council you would like to serve (list only one): _________________________________________________________________________________________ 2. Which group will you represent on the School Advisory Council (choose only one)? _____Student _____Parent/Guardian _____Community Member _____Community/ Faith Based Organization ______________________________________________ (Name of Organization) _____School Staff (Please submit your application to the PFT Committee) 3. If you seek to serve as a parent/guardian, please provide information about your child/children. (Note: To represent the parent/caregiver group, you must have a child who attends the identified school). Name of Child:__________________________________Relationship:______________________ Name of Child:__________________________________Relationship:______________________ Name of Child:__________________________________Relationship:______________________ 4. Tell us about yourself, in a short narrative please try to answer some of the following questions: · What was your previous involvement with the school (volunteering, helping with a project, supporting or running a program, participation on any advisory bodies or just being an involved parent or committed staff member)? · How are you involved in your community (block captain, member of EPIC Stakeholders, volunteer at a community-based center or a faith-based organization, etc.)? · What other aspects of your prior education, as well as personal and professional experience would make you a valuable member of the SAC? 5. Tell us about what you would like to achieve as a SAC member: Thank you for your interest! For more information please contact: Claudia E. Qeisi, SISL at Lincoln High School at 215-335-5653 or via e-mail at ceqeisi@philasd.org You can also visit us online at: http://www.webgui.phila.k12.pa.us/schools/l/lincoln/ THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA ABRAHAM LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOL 3201 RYAN AVENUE PHILADELPHIA, PA. 19136 TELEPHONE: 215-335-5653 FAX: 215-335-5997 DR. DONALD ANTICOLI, PRINCIPAL Dear Parents/Guardians, We are posting a schedule of all the activities we have planned for this school year. These activities are planned to enhance the education of our students. We look forward to seeing you and hope that you make time to join us! Please check our monthly newsletter for any updated information. SEPTEMBER DATES TO REMEMBER September is Hispanic Heritage Month September 7 First Day of School Half Day (11:52 a.m. dismissal) September 17, 18 School Closed in observance of Rosh Hashanah September 19- November 2 Student Voluntary Transfer Process September 26 School Closed in observance of Yom Kippur September 28, 29, 30 High School Fair OCTOBER DATES TO REMEMBER October 3 Recruiter from St. Joseph’s University – Student Success Center October 4 First Snacks and Apps (College Application) Workshop! Students will receive assistance completing college and Scholarship applications after school in the Student Success Center 3-4:30 p.m. SAT/ACT PREP Class Meeting Students interested in participating in free SAT prep classes should attend this meeting after school in the Student Success Center 3pm. October 4 Back to School Night Title I Meeting in the Auditorium at 5:30 p.m Classroom Visits 6-8 p.m. October 8 School Closed in observance of Columbus Day October 9 Kutztown University Recruiter Visit (Student Success Center) October 10 Penn Co Tech Recruiter Visit (Success Center) October 11 Trip to Temple University (Student Success Center) October 11, 12 Resume Workshops in the Student Success Center October 17 PSAT—Gear Up October 17 Half Day for Students (11:52 a.m. dismissal) Professional Development for Staff October 18 Home and School Association Meeting 7pm October 22-26 College Week – Gear Up and Student Success Center October 26 AVID Pinning Ceremony October 27 Trip to Shippensburg – Gear Up October 22-31 PSSA Grade 12 Retest in Math, Reading, Science and Writing October 29 – November 5 G-RADE and G-MADE TESTS FOR ALL GRADES October 30 Parent Workshop: Academic Content Standards & Student Academic Achievement Standards NOVEMBER DATES TO REMEMBER November 1, 2 PSSA Grade 12 Retest in Math, Reading, Science and Writing November 2 Student Voluntary Process Ends November 6 School Closed for Students Full day Professional Development Election Day November 8 Parent Workshop: Small Learning Communities, Programs available at Lincoln: Elect, Sail, Gear Up, etc November 12 School Closed in observance of Veteran’s Day November 14 Parent Workshop: School Advisory Councils November 14 Trip to Widener – Gear Up November 19 Parent Workshop: Attendance and Truancy, School Climate, Policies and Procedures November 22, 23 School Closed in observance of Thanksgiving November 26 School Resumes
DECEMBER DATES TO REMEMBER December 4 Parent Workshop: Family Net, How to Help Your Child Succeed in School December 5 Evening Report Card Conferences December 6 Afternoon Report Card Conferences December 8 Trip to Shippensburg - Gear Up December 12 Parent Workshop: Schoology; How to work with educators December 24- January 1 School Closed Winter Break January 2 School Resumes JANUARY DATES TO REMEMBER January 1 School Closed in observance of New Year’s Day January 2 School Resumes January 8 Parent Workshop: College Preparation 101: What Every Parent Should Know January 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16 Keystone Exam Testing Algebra I, Biology and Literature January 21 School Closed in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King’s Birthday January 22 Parent Workshop: RTII Process FEBRUARY DATES TO REMEMBER February 5 Parent Workshop: Understanding The Special Education Process February 6 School Closed for students Full day Professional Development for Staff February 13, 14, 15 Afternoon Report Card Conferences February 18 School Closed in observance of President’s Day MARCH DATES TO REMEMBER March 7 Half day for students (11:52 a.m. dismissal) Professional Development for Staff March 13 Parent Workshop: Community Resources March 25- 30 Schools Closed Spring Break April 1 School Resumes APRIL DATES TO REMEMBER April 1 School Resumes April 2 HSA Meeting: Budget/Comp. Plan Review: 6:00 pm April 4 School Advisory Council: Budget/Comp. Plan Review:6:00 pm April 10 Parent Workshop: The State and Local Academic Assessments (Keystone Exams & Benchmarks)) April 30 Parent Workshop: School Improvement Plan MAY DATES TO REMEMBER May 1 & 2 Afternoon Report Card Conferences May 7 Home & School Meeting @ 6 PM May 9 School Advisory Council Meeting @ 6 PM May 13-20 Keystone Exam Testing Algebra, Biology and Literature May 21 School Closed for Students Full day Professional Development for Staff May 23 Parent Workshop: Parent Involvement Policy Review May 22, 23, 24 MAKEUP TESTING: Keystone Exam Algebra, Biology and Literature May 24 Junior Prom May 27 School Closed in observance of Memorial Day May 28-29-30 Senior Final Exams May 31 Senior Prom JUNE DATES TO REMEMBER June 5 Parent Workshop: Parent Compact Review June 6,7 Spring Show: ANNIE: Evening Performances{6 PM} June 8 Spring Show: ANNIE: Matinee Performance{2 PM} June 5-11 Finals for grades 9-10-11 June 19 Graduation @ 9:30 a.m. Barfoot Bowl June 21 Last Day of School for Students June 24 Last Day of School for Staff July 1st Summer Programs Begin
Abraham Lincoln High School’s Absence Note Student:___________________________________Telephone:________________________ Address:____________________________________________________________________ Teacher/Homeroom Number:__________________________________________________ Please excuse my child’s absence on the following day(s)_____________________________ My child was absent due to: □ Child’s illness □ Death in the immediate family □ Required court appearance □ Religious Holiday □ Other Please explain reason: _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ I have attached valid documentation on the letterhead from the: Physician/funeral home/court/religious institution, verifying the excused absence of my child. *Must be included with absence note Parent/Guardian Signature:____________________________________________________ Abraham Lincoln High School’s Absence Note Student:___________________________________Telephone:________________________ Address:____________________________________________________________________ Teacher/Homeroom Number:__________________________________________________ Please excuse my child’s absence on the following day(s)_____________________________ My child was absent due to: □ Child’s illness □ Death in the immediate family □ Required court appearance □ Religious Holiday □ Other Please explain reason: _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ I have attached valid documentation on the letterhead from the: Physician/funeral home/court/religious institution, verifying the excused absence of my child. *Must be included with absence note Parent/Guardian Signature:____________________________________________________ Absence Notes Absence Notes
Message from the Principal
Welcome to the Dawn of the New Lincoln High School, where the future is yours to build, and where all students succeed, as well as where all faculty and staff thrive!
Abraham Lincoln Senior High School is an outstanding educational institution with more than 60 years of tradition in scholastic achievement, athletic performance, community service, and artistic expression. We are proud of each and every one of our 30,000 alumni. We like to think of our students as members of the Abraham Lincoln Senior High School Family. The expectations of our students and the ingredients for success remain the same as they have for more than half a century:
Scholastic AchievementScholastic Achievement: 1. Students will learn vocabulary terms: main idea and supporting details. 2. Students will learn strategies to identify the main idea and supporting details in the daily reading text. 3. Students will learn vocabulary terms: author's purpose, point of view, style, tone. 4. Students will work in small groups to develop a chart of ways to uncover the Author's Purpose. 5. Students will review the TAG it a Three strategy. 6. Students will learn the Eliminating Strategy to choose the right answers. |
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