This "Program of Studies" has been written with the intent of informing students and parents about the many learning opportunities available at Lincoln High School.

REGISTRATION FOR CLASSES
Course selection is a process that students and parents should take seriously. Parents are asked to approve all student course selections and are encouraged to contact school personnel with any questions or concerns.

PLEASE  CALL  STUDENT  SERVICES  AT 422-7316

STUDENTS . . .

 . . . are reminded that decisions made in the registration process are important
  and not to be taken lightly.

 . . . should make their course selections carefully and discuss them with their
  parents, teachers, and counselor.

 . . . when registering for classes, choices should be based on their interests,
  needs, career aspirations, and graduation requirements.

PARENTS . . .

 . . . should encourage students to take full advantage of the investment all of us
   have made in education in Wisconsin Rapids.

 . . . must approve their student's registration requests.

 . . . are reminded that careful planning now will assure a productive and beneficial      education in both the short and the long term.

 We wish you an enjoyable and pleasant school year.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

REGISTRATION  POLICIES

GRADUATION  REQUIREMENTS

PREP  FOR  TECHNICAL  COLLEGES,  UNIVERSITIES,  COLLEGES

ADVANCED  PLACEMENT / ADVANCED STANDING COURSES

SENIOR  PRIVILEGE  PROGRAM

ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP)

COURSES

ART

BUSINESS  AND  MARKETING  EDUCATION

CENTRAL  CITIES  HEALTH  INSTIUTE

COMPUTER  SCIENCE 

DRIVER  EDUCATION 

FAMILY  AND  CONSUMER  EDUCATION 

LANGUAGE  ARTS 

MATHEMATICS 

MUSIC 

PHYSICAL  EDUCATION  AND  HEALTH 

SCIENCE 

SOCIAL  STUDIES 

TECHNOLOGY  EDUCATION 

AGRICULTURE  EDUCATION 

WORLD  LANGUAGES 

SPECIAL  EDUCATION 

YOUTH  OPTIONS  PROGRAM 

ENGLISH  LANGUAGE  LEARNERS 

VOLUNTEER  PROJECT,  TEEN  PARENTING

LEAP

DEPARTMENT  INTERNSHIPS,  INDEPENDENT  STUDY, YOUTH  APPRENTICESHIP 

ABLE LEARNER

CO-CURRICULAR  ACTIVITIES 

REGISTRATION POLICIES

When choosing courses, a student's career goals, learning style, and interests should be taken into consideration. Students are encouraged to take full advantage of the many opportunities available at Lincoln.

Students should SELECT COURSES CAREFULLY! Many administrative decisions are made based on course registration, budget, class size, and teacher assignments..

1. All Students must register for a minimum of 5.5 credits. It should be noted, however, that students carrying the minimum  of 5.5 credits per year will not meet graduation requirements in a 4 year program.  All students are strongly encouraged   to take 6 credits. With 6 credits, students will have a study hall each semester.

2. Schedule changes will be considered only in extremely unusual circumstances and with administrative approval.  The final appeal deadline is the second Friday after the start of semester classes.

3. After school begins, students may add a class if an opening exists during a period scheduled for a study hall.

4. No class offering is guaranteed! Because of limited registration enrollments and the needed approval by the Board of Education for all classes, some classes may eventually be cancelled.  Students will have the opportunity to choose an additional class should a class be cancelled.

5. If a student's schedule contains two study halls in one semester and none in the other, please see your counselor before the end of the first week of class if you would like to make a change to one study hall each semester.

6. Students are encouraged to meet with their counselors to review their selections.

LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

All students must complete a minimum of 22.5 credits, grades 9 through 12, to be certified for graduation. Credits are based on a time-in-class standard or the traditional Carnegie unit of credit determination. This is a list of the minimum credits which must be earned in designated subject areas, grades 9 through 12.

Electives make up the remaining 9 credits.
The following specific courses must be taken, satisfactorily completed, and included in the minimum credit requirement as outlined above, unless stated in an IEP or through the Able Learner Program.

Promotion From Ninth Grade...
Administrators from  East and West Junior High Schools and Lincoln High School will determine which students with credit deficiencies will be allowed to attend Lincoln High School. Ninth grade students considered credit deficient will be reviewed on a yearly basis. Each student will be evaluated on the credits earned, the required classes passed, the skills developed and the predictability of success at the high school.

Ninth grade students not enrolled for the first semester at Lincoln High School will remain at their junior high school for the entire ninth grade academic year. Semester transfers will not be allowed. 

Remember This About Graduation...
All graduation requirements and student obligations (fines, detentions, etc.) must be met before a student may receive a diploma or participate in the graduation ceremony. Appeals related to requirements, graduation, or participation in the graduation ceremony are subject to review by the high school principal. Students  that  plan on participating in the graduation ceremony must attend the graduation practice as scheduled. IT  IS  THE  STUDENT’S  RESPONSIBILITY  TO  MAKE  SURE  THAT  ALL  GRADUATION  REQUIREMENTS  ARE  MET.

EDUCATIONAL   OPTIONS   FOR   LIFE   AFTER   HIGH   SCHOOL PREPARATION  FOR  TECHNICAL  COLLEGE / APPRENTICESHIP

If you have any questions about Wisconsin's Technical Colleges, see your counselor or visit this web site:
WItechcolleges.org

PREPARATION  FOR  UNIVERSITY/COLLEGE

Entrance recommendations for students are printed below (see chart). The State of Wisconsin Joint Council on College Preparation has published a list of GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS for high school students who might want to go on to college (see chart below). Additional preparation should be made for specific programs. The Student Services department can help you discover what extra courses might be helpful if you know what career area you wish to pursue or which college or university you hope to attend. Students are encouraged to utilize the Wisconsin Career Information System in Student Services. For some universities the following are only minimum requirements.

If you have any questions about the requirements of the University of  Wisconsin system, or a specific UW campus, you are encouraged to call this toll free number: 1-800-442-6459, or see your counselor, or visit this web site:
      uwhelp.wisconsin.edu
For information on Wisconsin's Private Colleges and Universities call toll free 1-800-4-DEGREE or visit web sites:
    www.wisconsinmentor.org or www.goindependent.org

ADVANCED  PLACEMENT,  HONORS,  AND  HONORS  OPTION  COURSES

Lincoln High School offers a number of  Advanced Placement, Honors, and Honors Option courses. These courses are designed to challenge the student.  Students considering a college education are especially encouraged to consider rigorous course work  in preparation for their college experience.

The prerequisites for various AP, Honors, and Honors option courses vary. Students and parents should note the specific prerequisites for these courses as listed in the course description. Advanced Placement and Honors courses are available in the following departments:  Art, Business,  Language Arts, Mathematics, Science,  Social Studies, and World Language.

ADVANCED  PLACEMENT  AND  HONORS  COURSES: Students in AP and Honors courses pursue a more rigorous and in-depth study of the course content. The units of study are examined together as a group.

HONORS  OPTION  COURSES: Students in an Honors Option courses are expected to complete studies above and beyond the normal class requirements. These additional activities may include a major research paper, oral presentations, extra book reviews,
additional lab work, etc. Typically, an Honors Option class will include some students who are pursuing the Honors Option and some students who are not. 
  
GRADE  POINT  VALUES  for all classes are as follows:

SCHOOL COMES FIRST

This means students will not be released for non-school related work programs. All students are required to attend study halls assigned to them.

SENIOR PRIVILEGE PROGRAM

A senior privilege program exists at Lincoln High School. In an attempt to reward those students who have demonstrated good behavior and citizenship, seniors will be eligible for this program which includes:

1. The opportunity to leave school during the regularly scheduled lunch period.

2. The opportunity to have study hall in the school commons rather than in a formal study hall.

This privilege must be earned prior to the beginning of the senior year in school. The following conditions must be met:

1. Must have earned 17 credits by the end of the junior year.

2. Must have earned 19-1/2 credits for second semester applications.

3. Must have passed all subjects during the semester preceding the semester for which the application applies.  If a student fails either a mathematics or science class, they will be assigned to a guided study hall instead of study hall in the commons. 

4. Must have written consent of the parents and administration. NOTE: Previous disciplinary record may disqualify application.

5. Must be free and clear of all obligations to the school.

6. It is the student’s responsibility to complete the application form within the deadline given by the administration. Applications for the senior privilege program are available in the main office in the spring of each year.

7. Students that violate school rules, are truant, or abuse this privilege will lose their senior privileges.

8. Seniors that forget to bring their senior privilege card to school will not be allowed to leave school during their regularly scheduled lunch period.

9.  If a student fails a class in the quarter for which they have senior privileges, their privileges will be revoked for five weeks. After the five weeks, if the student is passing all of their classes, their privileges will be reinstated.

Students who meet this criteria will be issued a privilege card which must be carried with the student at all times.

ATTENDANCE  IN  SCHOOL  IS  EXTREMELY  IMPORTANT

State Statue 118.15 indicates the following: “any person having under his or her control a child who is between the ages of six and 18 must cause the child to attend school regularly until the end of the school term, quarter, or semester of the school year in which the child turns 18 years of age.’’

Attendance and completion of high school is extremely important. Your attendance becomes a part of your PERMANENT record.
This information will be sent out every time your transcripts are sent to colleges or employers. Make your school attendance a top priority in your life! Excellent school attendance gives you the greatest chance for academic success in the classroom. High school attendance is also one of the most important criteria employers use when hiring employees.

SPECIAL  STUDENT  STATUS

Special Student Status is designed to allow the school to make adjustments and modifications in a student program to meet unique
student needs. These special needs may include:
 1. Short or long term economic hardship at home.
 2. Physical health issues.
 3. Emotional and/or adjustment problems.
 4. Concurrent college, university, or technical college enrollment.
 5. Fifth year student classification.
 6. Career related work experience.
 7. Unique circumstances (see student's counselor).

See your counselor for more information.

WORKING  TOGETHER

Lincoln High School has been recognized state-wide and nationally as an exemplary educational institution. It has a high quality
staff and a comprehensive educational program, but all of the awards and the array of offerings described in this “Program of Studies’’ are meaningless, unless students take advantage of the opportunities available to them.

Students are encouraged to participate actively in school life, go beyond the graduation requirements and take full advantage of what is available here at Lincoln, and work hard to realize their full potential.

Education is a partnership between parents, students, and the school. Parents are invited to actively participate in their student’s educational program. We encourage all parents to contact us with any questions or concerns they might have relative to their student’s status in school. The entire staff of Lincoln High School stands ready to help students and parents in the registration process.

The Lincoln High School counseling staff is available to provide special help and assistance.

NON-DISCRIMINATION  POLICY

The Wisconsin Rapids Public Schools do not discriminate against pupils on the basis of sex, race, national origin, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, or physical, mental, emotional, or learning disability, or handicap in its educational programs or activities. Federal law prohibits discrimination in employment on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, sex, religion, or handicap.

The School District encourages informal resolution of complaints under this policy. If any person believes that the Wisconsin Rapids School District, or any part of the school organization, has failed to follow the law and rules of Wisconsin State Statute 118.13, or in some way discriminates against pupils on the basis listed above, he/she may bring or send a complaint to the administrative offices located at: Thomas A. Lenk Educational Services Center, 510 Peach Street, Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494-4663.

Lincoln High School
1801 - 16th Street South
Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin 54494-5499
715-423-1520

www.wrps.org

ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP)

The College Board’s Advanced Placement Program (AP) enables students to pursue college-level studies while still in high school. Based on their performance on rigorous AP Examinations, students can earn credit, advanced placement, or both, for college. Students who intend to apply for college admission and are willing to accept the challenge of a rigorous academic curriculum should strongly consider enrolling in at least one AP course during their junior or senior year.

Why participate?

Find out what you can really do…
By fully engaging the AP experience, students can challenge themselves with college equivalent work while still in high school. Regardless of their performance on the AP exam, students are better prepared for college having fully completed the AP experience because students develop a better understanding of who they are, where they stand, and what it will take to succeed in college.

Enhance your chance for college admission…
Colleges and universities understand the challenge of AP programs and view successful completion of AP courses as an indicator of rigorous academic preparation.
87% of the UW-Madison 2006 freshman class received AP credit in high school.

Increase your options…
Earning AP credit allows students to move into upper-level and more self-selected courses in a student’s field of interest. It also improves their ability to complete undergraduate work in four years, take a double major, or pursue a B.A./M.A. program.

AP Exams represent the culmination of AP courses and are thus an integral part of the program. As a result, Lincoln High School fosters the expectation that students who enroll in an AP course will go on to take the corresponding AP Exam. Because the College Board is committed to providing access to AP Exams to all students, it does not require students to take an AP course prior to taking an AP Exam. However, students are highly encouraged to take a formal AP course at Lincoln High School before completing a corresponding AP exam.  There will be a fee for each exam.

Each exam is based on the subject matter outlined in its corresponding AP Course Description. These booklets can be downloaded free of charge from www.collegeboard.com/apstudents. AP Exams contain multiple-choice questions and a free-response section (either essay or problem solving).

Lincoln High School currently offers the following AP courses:

Advanced Standing (AS)

The Wisconsin Technical Colleges Advanced Standing Program (AS) enables high school students to pursue Technical College credits while taking high school classes.  Agreements between Lincoln High School and Wisconsin Technical Colleges make it easy to start earning college credit while in high school.

How does it work?
Once you complete specific high school courses and demonstrated the class competencies by earning an “A” or “B” you are eligible to earn Advanced Standing credit, no fee is required.

Lincoln High School instructors, counselors and administration are all involved in the Certificate of Advanced Standing (AS) process.

The Advanced Standing course credit can be used to fulfill program course requirements (within the Technical College System).  Advanced Standing credits will not be included in calculating your Wisconsin Technical College grade point average.

Lincoln High School currently offers the following Advanced Standing Credit Agreements with Mid-State Technical College: (following chart can be accessed at www.mstc.edu  under advanced standing)