Lincoln Elementary Magnet School stresses teaching for an 80% mastery in the basics of reading, mathematics, and writing. All subjects are taught through whole group instruction with efforts continually made to meet individual needs.
Parents are offered conferences every nine weeks. "New Parents" (to Lincoln) Orientation, Open Houses, four special programs by students, volunteer workshops to assist teachers and a guide of 21 suggestions to assist parents to match their skills and expertise to the school's needs as they volunteer.
The PTO is a vital, active organization providing financial and personal support for school activities. The school has approximately 300 regular volunteers giving over 2,000 hours of effort.
Awards and Honors:
- 2004 National Blue Ribbon School
- 2005 Georgia School of Excellence
- 2007 Georgia School of Excellence
- Governor's Office of Student Achievement Platinum Award for Highest Percentage of Students Meeting & Exceeding Standards on the CRCT
(2 consecutive years)
- 2007-2008 Governor's Office of Student Achievement Gold Award for Highest Percentage of Students Meeting & Exceeding Standards on the CRCT
- 2008-2009 Governor's Office of Student Achievement Gold Award for Highest Percentage of Students Meeting & Exceeding Standards on the CRCT
- Non-Title I Distinguished School
- 2009 "No Excuses School" (Georgia Public Policy Foundation)
- 2009-2010 Governor's Office of Student Achievement Bronze Award for Highest Percentage of Students Meeting & Exceeding Standards on the CRCT
- 2010-2011 Governor's Office of Student Achievement Bronze Award for Highest Percentage of Students Meeting & Exceeding Standards on the CRCT
Click here to read GOSA information on Lincoln.
