Lincoln High School Freshman Academy
Welcome incoming 9th graders, parents and guardians. At Lincoln High School, we recognize the superior qualities of our school and realize the traditions of rigor and outstanding performance that the students and staff have displayed throughout Lincoln’s history. It is with honor that we get to serve the students of Lincoln High School as the teachers of the Freshman Academy.
What is the Freshman Academy? The Freshman Academy is a structural support system that is designed to help students transition into Lincoln High School. The framework includes an interdisciplinary collaborative team approach that provides the capacity to enhance student performance by allowing time for teachers and support staff to design and implement plans to help each student reach their full potential. Teachers will work together to communicate regularly with families in an effort to help students develop academically, socially, and emotionally through their 9th-grade year as they earn credits to reach sophomore status.
Transitioning to high school can be challenging in many ways and research shows that a Freshman Academy support system helps students transition more effectively in the areas of academics, grade retention, behavior modification, and emotional support. In our first and second year with a Freshman Academy model we increased retention rate, decreased behavioral events, increased overall GPA and credits earned, and increased semester test scores.
As parents, guardians, and mentors you have played an important role supporting our incoming 9th graders. You have an in-depth understanding of your student. Through the Freshman Academy our teachers and staff will develop quality relationships with you and your student to better enhance their high school experience. Be assured that each of our teachers will have high classroom expectations presented with a positive and encouraging outlook. It is with great enthusiasm that we are looking forward to working with you in a manner that leads to the ultimate success of all of our students!
Sincerely,
Joshua Smith
Freshman Academy Coordinator
What is the Freshman Academy? The Freshman Academy is a structural support system that is designed to help students transition into Lincoln High School. The framework includes an interdisciplinary collaborative team approach that provides the capacity to enhance student performance by allowing time for teachers and support staff to design and implement plans to help each student reach their full potential. Teachers will work together to communicate regularly with families in an effort to help students develop academically, socially, and emotionally through their 9th-grade year as they earn credits to reach sophomore status.
Transitioning to high school can be challenging in many ways and research shows that a Freshman Academy support system helps students transition more effectively in the areas of academics, grade retention, behavior modification, and emotional support. In our first and second year with a Freshman Academy model we increased retention rate, decreased behavioral events, increased overall GPA and credits earned, and increased semester test scores.
As parents, guardians, and mentors you have played an important role supporting our incoming 9th graders. You have an in-depth understanding of your student. Through the Freshman Academy our teachers and staff will develop quality relationships with you and your student to better enhance their high school experience. Be assured that each of our teachers will have high classroom expectations presented with a positive and encouraging outlook. It is with great enthusiasm that we are looking forward to working with you in a manner that leads to the ultimate success of all of our students!
Sincerely,
Joshua Smith
Freshman Academy Coordinator
