ATHLETIC DIRECTOR

APPLIED LEARNING

ENGLISH

UNIFIED ARTS

PBGR COORDINATOR

READING

SCHOOL NURSE

Grading shall be consistently weighed, scored and reported across

School level handbooks and individual policies shall not supersede

Homework completion/preparedness shall account for a maximum of

Parents of students with Individualized Educational Programs (IEP) will

receive supplemental information on progress towards attainment of IEP

goals at the time report cards are issued, consistent with federal and

state requirements.

Parents of English Language Learners will receive supplemental infor-

mation on progress towards language development at the time report

cards are issued based on WIDA descriptors and district ELL guide-

lines.

Implementation:

(elementary, middle, and high school).

Building principals will oversee the implementation of the policy.

Educators will implement the core components as stated in the Basis

of the Policy.

Specific language regarding grading procedures will be articulated in

school handbooks at all levels.

Reviews and Reporting:

District staff will monitor fidelity to this policy annually and will

provide updates to the school committee if changes are needed

prior to a formal review.

First Reading: May 20, 2019

Second Reading: June 10, 2019

Policy Adopted: June 10, 2019

Grading Protocols

has been handed back

This report form is used at any time by a teacher to inform a student’s

parent(s) or guardian(s) of the student’s unsatisfactory performance in

class or impending failure in a subject. This form will be forwarded to

the student’s parent(s) or guardian(s). The parent or guardian must sign

it and have it returned by the student within 3 days of its receipt. Failure

to return required signed notices will result in teacher detention.

Student Exams

All students are required to take mid-term and final examinations in each

course in which they are enrolled with one exception. At the discretion

Report Cards

Report cards are distributed to students at quarterly intervals during the

school year. These reports include a grade in achievement in all sub-

jects taken by the student and the number of absences. In addition, each

of the student’s teachers usually indicates explanatory comments. The

signature of the parent or guardian on the report card envelope is re-

quired. This signature is not interpreted as an approval of the report, but

as evidence that the report has been examined. Report card envelopes

must be returned within 4 days. Failure to return signed report cards

will result in administrative referral. The final report card is mailed to

Promotion Requirements

Students are promoted not by completion of academic years, but by

units of credits accumulated from year to year. To progress into the next

grade, a student must attain a minimum number of credits.

Minimum Credits to be promoted to:

Grade 10 4* (5 for Class of 2021 and beyond)

Grade 11 10* (11 for Class of 2021 and beyond)

Grade 12 15* (16 for Class of 2021 and beyond)

To Graduate 22* (23 for Class of 2021 and beyond)

he/she receives a yearly average of “F” in a course, he/she has several

2. Take a 3-credit course at a college or university to make up a one-

credit high school course, or a 2-credit college course to make up a

½-credit high school course.

3. Engage a certified private tutor for 30 hours to make up a one-credit

high school course, or 15 hours to make up a ½-credit high school

course.

4. Repeat the course the following year.

5. Refrain from repeating the course next year if it is not a required

course, and if he/she has enough credits to be promoted to the next

grade.

in high school and earn credits at a public postsecondary institution.

Lincoln High School also has several concurrent enrollment options

(Rhode Island College’s Early Enrollment Program and various articu-

lation agreements with local colleges and universities). Please refer to

the Program of Studies for more detailed information on dual and con-

current enrollment.

NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY

The Lincoln Chapter of the National Honor Society at Lincoln High

School functions under the sponsorship and supervision of the National

Criteria for Membership

Membership in the National Honor Society is based on scholarship, ser-

vice, leadership, and character. Candidates must have spent at least one

semester in this school and be members of the junior or senior class.

Candidates must successfully complete an application and interview for

admittance into the Lincoln High School Chapter of the National Honor

Society. Assessment of eligibility is done at the end of the sophomore

year, and is also done at the end of the junior year.

the National Honor Society.

Election of Members

The election of members to the National Honor Society will be made by

the Faculty Advisory Board to the Lincoln High School Chapter of the

National Honor Society. The board consists of at least 5 faculty mem-

bers whose appointments are approved by the Principal. This faculty

process to consider dismissal, non-selection, and probationary cases.

NOTE: AP courses and curricula are set by the College

the results of tests, and by reviewing achievements. Personal interests in

and out of school are evaluated. Information concerning the require-

arrangements before 7:30AM. The counselor will then schedule the ap-

pointment, usually the next day. The student is expected to stay in class

until the time of the appointment and to return to class as soon as the

gency situations, a student may have to see his/her counselor immediate-

ly. In this instance, the student should inform the guidance secretary of

the necessity of an immediate appointment and the student will be at-

tended to at the counselor’s availability.

priate student sign-in form. All students need to arrive with a pass.

2. Adjustment and changing of schedules.

mation, and apprenticeships.

6. Information regarding financial aid.

7. Counseling: drug and alcohol-related, personal and family.

Schedule Changes

During the first 15 days of a course, schedule changes can be made for

reasons including correction of an error in the schedule, adjustment due

to summer school, changing a course or changing a curriculum level fol-

lowing a counselor/parent/teacher conference. After the first 15 days of a

“Misplaced” implies a student is giving a maximum effort, including

seeking extra help, and cannot achieve a passing grade or the student is

parents need to be aware that changes to schedules can result in a loss of

the opportunity to gain credits. It is not school policy to permit a student

to drop a course for reasons of homework, teacher, location of the class-

room or time of the class.

Withdrawals and Transfers

Upon withdrawal or transfer from school, a student should:

1. Report to the Guidance Center for a withdrawal form.

2. Have the withdrawal form signed by his/her parent/guardian, teach-

A student planning college entrance should consult

www.collegeboard.com and his/her counselor regarding the specific re-

b) Front to front dancing is permitted so long as it is appropriate

d) Chaperones will determine if dancing is inappropriate and mark

the student’s bracelet with an infraction. All students must sign a

contract agreeing to these rules in order to attend the dance

a) Group Infractions

infraction: A song designated by the administration will be

infraction: The warning song will be played a second

b) Individual infractions

infraction: A chaperone will clearly state what the student

3. Tickets will only be sold in advance, not at the door.

4. Dances, as a rule, will take place on Friday nights, between 7:00PM

and 10:00PM. Actual times and dates of dances must be authorized

by the administration.

5. Dances, unless otherwise stated, are open only to members of Lin-

coln High School, grades 9-12, who are in good standing.

6. Admission to dances closes one half hour after scheduled starting

and not loiter outside.

10. Students will not be allowed to leave a dance until one half hour

before the end of the dance. Students leaving before this time with-

out administrative authorization will be subject to the disciplinary

code.

11. Student may not re-enter a dance once they have left.

12. At dances, as at all school activities, each participating student

should be clean, neat, and well groomed. Distracting or immodest

extremes in clothing or makeup will not be considered appropriate

or acceptable. Students will dress in full conformance with the Stu-

be the final judges of these matters.

Field Trips

1. Students participating in a school-sanctioned trip are required to

have the school’s parent permission form, which is obtained from

the faculty supervisor, completed, signed by a parent or guardian,

and returned to the faculty supervisor as directed. Students are re-

quired to submit the money necessary to meet expenses to their fac-

ulty advisor at the time the permission slip is returned.

2. The faculty supervisor or an administrator can limit who is able to

attend a field trip. If the faculty member feels that participation is

not warranted he/she must let the student know ahead of time.

3. Students will not be allowed to participate in a field trip if it is be-

5. Exemplary conduct is expected of all students involved in a school-

portation provided. If the bus returns after normal school hours, stu-

dents may request permission from the faculty supervisor to be

dropped off in the vicinity of their homes.

7. All school rules remain in effect.

school nurse.

9. Students requiring an inhaler or an Epipen must carry it on their

person. Students will not be allowed to leave school without it. If

the student no longer needs it, a physician’s note is required.

Emergency Drills

b) Leave the building and proceed as directed in a quiet and order-

ly manner to an area at least 100 feet from the building. Stu-

dents will remain with their respective class and follow the di-

rections from their teacher or an administrator.

c) In keeping with school rules, no electronic devices will be used

during any emergency drill.

2. For all other emergency drills (evacuation, lockdown, etc.), students

will follow the instructions of their teacher and administrators.

and Internet access are available. Students may borrow materials from

later by prior agreement. (The Library is sometimes closed to accom-

modate special programs.)

Passes: During school hours, students are required to have a library pass

issued by a teacher in whose class they have an assignment, an adminis-

trator or a librarian. Substitute teachers are not allowed to issue passes

to the library. Before and after school, students may use the Library

Media Center at their convenience. No student will be admitted to the

library without a pass.

Loans of Library Materials: The standard loan period is 2 weeks for

Student Dress

The educational experience is geared to help students prepare for the larg-

er world and thus good grooming and proper attire should be emphasized.

1. Clothing and hairstyles worn at school during school hours must re-

flect cleanliness, neatness, and appropriateness for the activity in

2. Clothing of an overly revealing or distracting fashion is not accepta-

ble. Tops that expose the midriff and/or cannot be tucked in are not

acceptable. Low riding pants or jeans, which display underwear, as

and skirts must be below a student’s hand when the arm is at rest at

the student’s side. Beachwear, cut off shirts and muscle shirts are not

permitted. "Spaghetti Straps" are not allowed. Straps must be at least

1 inch wide.

not be worn. This would include loose or highly flammable clothing

or unrestrained hairstyles in laboratories, around machinery, or in are-

as where a fire/safety hazard may exist.

4. Clothing which cause excessive wear or damage to school or personal

be permitted.

6. Outdoor clothing - including hats, caps, visors, bandannas, and other

forms of outdoor headgear, as well as coats, wind breakers, and par-

kas - will not be worn in school except for medical reasons or special

"dress up days." Students who must go outdoors may wear appropri-

ate clothing when necessary. This provision may be waived by the

classroom teacher involved when classrooms are too cold for comfort.

Outerwear is to remain in lockers during the school day.

1. A student must have a written pass from the teacher whose class he/

Prescription Medication

1. Requires a doctor’s written order and a parent’s or guardian’s sig-

2. Medications that are once a day dosed will NOT be administered in

school.

3. Students may carry prescription medication to school and deliver it

to the School Nurse/Teacher upon arrival.

containers.

Inhalers and Epipens

Controlled Substances (Ritalin, Adderall, Dexedrine, etc.)

A student may carry his/her own medication to school but must deliver

it to the School Nurse immediately upon arrival at school.

1. The student and nurse will count the medication together and sign

for the delivered amount.

2. Medication must be stored in the original prescription-labeled con-

tainer.

Students may self-carry and self-administer one day’s supply of

ed prior approval by the School Nurse. The parent/guardian must sup-

ply the medication.

2. OTC medication must be in the original manufacturer’s container.

3. Prescription medication must be accompanied by a doctor’s order if

it is not already on file in the Health Room.

The Student Assistance Counselor is available in room 209 for students

who are concerned about a number of issues including substance abuse,

ment.

EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

The Lincoln High School recognizes its responsibility to provide a vari-

ety of intellectual, educational, and recreational activities for all stu-

dents. Students are encouraged to participate in the many and varied co-

curricular programs offered by the high school. However, students may

not remain in school after school hours unless they are involved in a

scheduled supervised activity or are receiving instructional assistance

the administration at school events.

Student Clubs and Activities

The following clubs or activities are open to all interested students:

Formation of Clubs

1. Those who desire to form a club must expect to meet regularly.

2. There must be a definitive organization, officers in control, system-

atic procedures, and discipline of such a nature as to ensure orderly

carrying out of club activities.

3. Definite goals and objectives must be stated in writing to guide the

club toward its purposes. Eligibility for and limitation, if any, of

membership must be stated. This information must be submitted to

4. A faculty member must agree to sponsor the club. The Assistant

Principal must approve the formation of the club.

Participation in Clubs and Extra Curricular Activities

age successfully. At least one activity is recommended for each stu-

dent is absent from school on that particular day. A student must be

in school all day on the last day classes are in session prior to a

tivity during that time period. If a student is confronted with an un-

usual situation, the assistant principal will offer guidance.

3. A student who fails schoolwork or whose health is impaired by too

much activity will be required to curtail those activities.

4. A student who is asked to report to a teacher after school must re-

tivity.

5. At all times the athlete should have secured for the period from be-

ginning of the quarter or trimester up to the end of the regular

marking period which shall not exceed a maximum of 12 weeks

and a passing grade in 60% of the student’s program (credits). A

be entitled to count such credit toward eligibility provided this cred-

it is made an official part of his/her school record during the first

week of the fall term. In case a student fails to complete the mini-

mum scholastic requirements for athletic eligibility at the end of a

quarter due to unavoidable absence, the student shall be ineligible

for the next quarter until these requirements of the preceding quar-

ter are made up.

6. A student on social suspension cannot participate in any club or

activity for the duration of the social suspension.

principal’s office.

3. The Lincoln Public Schools keeps an accurate itemized separate

account for each activity and issues checks (no cash payments are

to be made) upon the written request (Expenditure A uthorization

it. Each club must have a treasurer who keeps accurate financial

records. In turn, the Lincoln Public Schools keeps an accurate

itemized account of the club’s financial dealings.

4. Club fundraising activities are restricted to school sponsored

(10) days before the start of the fund raising activity. No fundrais-

ing may take place unless administrative approval is obtained.

5. In order defray the costs of countless annual events for each class,

class dues are expected from every member of the class, each

year. To participate in class and co-curricular activities such as

Spirit Week, Homecoming events, proms, and others, annual class

dues are expected to be paid in full yearly. In order to attend such

events, class dues must be up to date. The expected amounts due

are communicated on an ongoing basis by class officers and class

advisors in numerous class assemblies from the start of the school

year. Should the dues present an undue financial burden for a stu-

dent, the student should contact the appropriate assistant principal.

STUDENT ELECTIONS

failing any subject on the most recent report card shall be ineligible to

shall be removed from office. A list of proposed candidates for class

office must

be submitted by the class advisor to the appropriate Assistant Principal

for approval before any election may take place. The Assistant Principal

will rule on the eligibility of each candidate. During an election, only

those students present in the assembly will be allowed to vote, and to

have that vote counted.

STUDENT COUNCIL

The Student Council, the student government organization of the

X. Equipment and Uniforms.

For most sports, uniforms and equipment are owned by the Lincoln

and equipment is the responsibility of the athlete, therefore, the cost of

damaged, lost or stolen uniforms and equipment is the responsibility of

the athlete. In those sports where the athletes themselves purchase parts

of the uniform or equipment, the athlete would keep the uniforms and

XI. Appeal Process.

decisions made by the Superintendent of Schools to the School Com-

mittee. Appeals from decisions made by the School Committee may be

taken through the process defined in Title 16 of the General Laws of

Rhode Island.

First Reading: July 10, 2013

Second Reading: July 30, 2013

Revised Policy Second Reading: July 17, 2017

Revised Policy Adopted: July 17, 2017

LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOL CODE OF CONDUCT AND

SCHOOL BEHAVIOR CODE

The underlying principle of this guide is that each pupil in the Lincoln

School Department has the right to be educated without the interference

of disruptive students. Accordingly, expectations of acceptable student

behavior are specified through this code. Corresponding disciplinary

actions are also specified so that each student will be aware of the con-

sequences for non-acceptable behavior.

The goal of the Behavior Code is to foster a positive environment,

which promotes learning. A positive school environment is more than a

set of rules and their corresponding punishments. The Lincoln Public

ty. The assistant principal’s judgment will qualify and determine any

final decision, which may be appealed to the principal. Such an appeal

must be filed in writing within 24 hours of the imposition of a sanction

and will be heard immediately.

Scope

This code applies to the school day, which covers pre and post school

school function, or any school related or sponsored activity, whether off

or on school grounds.

Disciplinary Action / Discipline Policies and Procedures

a factor in decisions affecting hiring, promotion, or other aspects of

employment;

2) this conduct substantially interferes with an individual’s employment

or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment.

Examples of sexual harassment include, but are not limited to: unwant-

ed sexual advances; demands for sexual favors in exchange for favora-

ties.

1. Definitions

BULLYING means the use by one or more students of a wr itten,