Lincoln High School (Stockton, California)
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Lincoln High School (Stockton, California)
| Motto | "Amity and Peace from Knowledge" |
|---|---|
| Established | 1954 |
| School type | Public |
| Campus | Urban |
| Principal | Debbi Holmerud |
| Location | 6844 Alexandria Place Stockton, California |
| Faculty | 150? |
| Enrollment | 2678 |
| Sports teams | {{{teams}}} |
| Website | http://lusd.net/lhs// |
Lincoln High School, founded in 1954, is the Lincoln Unified School District's only public high school. The school serves thousands of students from ethnically and socio-economically diverse populations.
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[edit] Facilities
- Alex G. Spanos Stadium
- In 2008, Lincoln High is planning to build a 3 story gym.[citation needed]
- With support from the Lincoln Education Foundation, the District hopes to build a fine and performing arts building on the Lincoln High campus.
[edit] Academics
According to California Department of Education's report in 2003, Lincoln High has a graduation rate of 97% with about 50% of graduates going on to two and four-year colleges.
[edit] AP Courses
Lincoln offers many Advanced Placement (AP) courses.
Mathematics
- Calculus AB
- Statistics
Sciences
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Computer Science
Language Arts
- English Language/Composition
- English Literature/Composition
- French
- Spanish
Social Studies
- American Government
- United States History
- World History
Other
- Music Theory
- Studio Art
[edit] Student Population
| Latino | White | African-American | Asian | American Indian | Filipino | Pacific Islander | Multiple or No Response |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19.5% | 44.3% | 12.9% | 16.3% | 0.8% | 4.5% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Math | Verbal |
|---|---|
| 526 | 505 |
[edit] Extracurriculars
The school has over 30 academic organizations, teams and student interest clubs. These clubs have focuses ranging from athletics to academics.
- Speech & Debate Team: Lincoln has had an active forensics team several decades. Members have won state and national competitions.
- Music:The music program is participated in by over 200 students, directed by Richard King. Students can participate in choir, marching band, or orchestra.
- The Lincolnian: The school's newspaper is produced monthly.
- Other Clubs: Other clubs at Lincoln include Interact Club, Spanish Club, Cordoba Public Affairs Club, Italian Club, Chinese Cultural Student Society, Students Against Drunk Driving Club, Filipino Club, Friends of Special Olympics, Leo's Club, FOCUS Club, Drama Club, Science Club, Interact Club, Mecha Club, Gay-Straight Alliance, Snow Club, Key Club and Vietnamese Club.
Each club has the following responsibilities:
- Organize one lunchtime activity per year
- Participate in Spirit Week and International Week
- Attend Club President's Meeting
[edit] Athletics
Football: The team plays at the Alex G. Spanos Stadium. During March through July, the Stockton Trojans, a semi-pro football team, rent the stadium for their home games on Saturday afternoons. Volleyball: The 2005-2006 varsity and freshman teams were almost undefeated. But don't forget the mens water polo team. Who are the 2006 co-league champions
