Abraham Lincoln High School 9-12

Principal
Dr. Donald J. Anticoli

3201 Ryan Avenue
Philadelphia PA 19136
Phone: 215-335-5653

With Malice Towards None

Abraham Lincoln High School

Abraham Lincoln High School

 PLEASE 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 Newsletter

 
 
 

Welcome to the new school year 2012-2013 at the fantastic Abraham Lincoln High School!  Classes are in full swing, routines are being established and teachers are getting to know their new students.  There is a definite buzz in the air as excitement and anticipation fill the halls while we look forward to the new year.

We hope your summer was great and you are well rested for a great school year.  Our goal is to help students foster academic excellence, cultivate creativity, and develop social skills. 

Please continue to help us make school a priority for your child; you can do this each day by:

·       Making Attendance the First Priority—Students can not learn if they are not here.

·       Showing You Care by Getting Involved—Become a volunteer, schedule a conference with your child’s teacher, and take interest in daily homework assignments.

·       Supporting Your Children and Setting a Positive Example—Sometimes school can be challenging for students, but talking about their school experiences and looking for the progress they have made can make a big difference.

In addition, we encourage you to familiarize yourself with the Monthly Calendar, and Parent Newsletter as they highlight upcoming events.

 We are ready to face the challenges of the upcoming school year.  Together we are making a huge difference in the lives of the children at Abraham Lincoln High School.

Sincerely,

Dr. Donald Anticoli, Principal

 
 
 
 

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

 
Dear Students/Parents/Alumni & Colleagues,

 

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:

  • Respect fellow students, teachers, administration, staff members, and the school facilities.
  • Use the resources available to seek out assistance from teachers, guidance counselors, department heads, academy coordinators, coaches, staff members, and the administration for help or career guidance.
  • Maintain a cooperative attitude in working with teachers, and authority figures.
  • Become actively involved in clubs, music, sports, and extra curricular activities.
  • Do their best and seek to become better by constantly challenging themselves.
  • Accept nothing less from themselves than the best they have to offer.
  • Be respectful of the surrounding community and our alumni.
  • Most of all, carry the title “Lincoln High School Student” with pride and contribute positively to the legacy through their deeds and actions.
Attitude is a key component of success; we will work hard to have all members of the Lincoln’s Family of students, parents/guardians, alumni ,faculty/staff and administration embrace an attitude where “Failure is Not an Option.”

Scholastic Achievement

 Scholastic 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.