Around Lincoln
Ms. Spindler
Mr. Wolven
Mr. Albarracin
Mr. Marshall
Ms. Kelly
True or False: Lincoln has a robotics club where students can build robots?
True
What is the form called to apply for financial aid for college? (Hint-it opens on October 1st)
FAFSA
How many credits do you need to graduate from Lincoln?
23
Where can you find information about courses, scholarships, activities, bell schedules, and information about Lincoln all in one place?
The Lincoln website! www.lincoln.dmschools.org
Who would you talk to if you want to sign up for an activity or sport?
Mr. Chia or Mr. Navin
What is the name of the three regent colleges in Iowa?
Iowa State University, University of Northern Iowa, University of Northern Iowa
True or False: If I earn an F in one of my classes I will earn the credit for that course
FALSE!!! You will only earn credit if you pass a class with a D or higher. If you fail you earn no credits for that class but it still affects your GPA negatively.
What year was Lincoln built?
1923
True or False: If I work, I can use my work hours towards earning the silver chord
FALSE- Silver chord hours are for volunteer work (unpaid). You need 160 hours to earn your silver chord. Forms are available in the main office.
True or False- high school graduation requirements are the same as college admissions requirements.
False (many colleges have admission requirements above and beyond what Lincoln requires to graduate so make sure to plan ahead)
How many credits of foreign language do you need to graduate from Lincoln?
Zero! It's not a graduation requirement but you may need it for college admission :)
What are you supposed to do for good luck when you see the Lincoln statue in the hallway?
Rub his nose
Which of these activities does not exist at Lincoln High School?:
Baseball
Football
Trendsettas
Sisters For Success
Pickleball
Academic Decathalon
Coffee Club
Debate
Dream to Teach
Gay Straight Alliance
Drama
Link Crew
Railman
Movement 515
Upward Bound
Rugby
Pickleball, although if you want to learn more about what pickleball is please see Ms. Fechner ;)
Where would you go at Lincoln if you wanted help filling out the FAFSA, college applications, or had questions about credits/college information
Your counselor or our Gear Up coach
What class do you have to take every single year, no matter how many credits of it you already have?
PE (you only need one credit of it to graduate but it's a state law that you take it every year)
What years was Abraham Lincoln president for?
March 4, 1861 – April 15, 1865
How many unexcused absences will cause you to become ineligible from participating in a sport or activity?
10 unexcused per month
True or False: private colleges are more expensive than public universities
FALSE- it all depends on the financial aid package you get from the school. Often times the sticker price is not the actual price that you pay
What are the four categories of 21st Century Skills that you need for graduation?
Employability, Health, Technology, and Financial Literacy