Mission
Statement
To realize and promote every student’s academic potential through
a child centered program that includes high expectations, positive attitudes,
social interaction, and a quality instructional program.
Vision Statement
To provide a safe, positive, and challenging learning environment so
that students from all backgrounds achieve academically, socially, and
emotionally thereby becoming productive citizens.
Philosophy
In its pursuit of excellence in preparing a child for life and a chosen
vocation, the Lincoln Parish School System believes that every child has
the inherent right to the best education that can be provided. The Lincoln
Parish School System is dedicated to establishing and following educationally
sound objectives that provide for a quality instructional program.
General Information
The Lincoln Parish Schools serve approximately 6,550 students, Preschool
through Grade 12. We employ 573 teachers. The system employs 319 professional and support personnel, with
an operating budget of approximately $52 million.
 |
Elementary Schools |
8 |
| Junior High Schools |
1 |
| High Schools |
4 |
| Laboratory Schools |
4 |
| Alternative Schools |
1 |
| Adult Education Programs |
2 |
| Pre-GED Programs |
2 |
| Elementary Alternative Programs |
1 |
| Pre-School Programs |
6 |
Computer Assisted Instruction
Expanded and upgraded computer labs are operational at most schools using
Title I, Title V, Classroom-based Technology, as well as local funding.
Also, all school libraries and most classrooms have multi-media computer
capabilities, and all schools are wired for internet access with e-mail
for faculty and administrators.
Preschool Program
Seven regular preschool classes are provided for Lincoln Parish four-year-olds.
These classes, funded by Title I and an 8(g) grant, are housed at Lincoln
Center, Hico Elementary, and Ruston Elementary Schools. The Even Start
Program, housed at the Alternative School, combines a preschool class
with a class for parents who are completing their education. Two additional
preschool classes are also provided at Lincoln Center for children with
special needs.
Alternative School for At-Risk Students
An alternative education program is offered at Lincoln Center. The classes
for students Grades 4-7 are designed to offer eligible students an alternative
to regular classes in which they have not been successful. The Lincoln
Parish Career Academy opened in February 1998 with great
emphasis placed on basic competencies for acquiring a high school diploma
and career and technical training. A pre-GED program is also available
for eligible students.
Safe And Drug-Free Schools
The Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act of 1986 provides a federally-funded
grant which offers training of personnel, drug-free materials and supplies,
and teaching of drug awareness, violence prevention, life skills training,
and character education in Grades K-12 throughout the parish. The Lincoln
Parish Sheriff's Department provides trained deputies/instructors to teach
drug awareness through the DARE program to keep kids off drugs.
Title I
Title I of the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 provides approximately
$1.3 million in Federal funds to Lincoln Parish for supplemental instruction
at schools who meet poverty level requirements. In addition, Title I operates
pre-school programs, a parental involvement program housed in the Family
Resource Center, a summer enrichment program, after-school tutoring, and
provides many opportunities for professional development for teachers
and instructional aides. |
