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Important Dates and Meetings

Parent Meetings
College Information Night for Seniors August 22, 2018 at 5:15 p.m. LHS Auditorium
College Financial Aid Meeting September 13, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. GLHS Auditorium
8th Grade Scheduling Night for Parents February 4, 2019 at 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. LHS Auditorium & Cafeteria
College Credit Plus (formerly "PSEO") Information Meeting February 8, 2018 at 6:15 p.m. Ohio Dominican University
COLLEGE INFORMATION NIGHTS for Freshmen March 6, 2019 at 6:30 p.m. LHS Auditorium for Juniors & Sophomores March 6, 2019 at 6:30 p.m. LHS Auditorium

Report Cards

October 19, 2017
January 5, 2018
March 15, 2018
May 30, 2018

Parent/Teacher Conferences

August 22, 2018 (Open House 6- 8 pm)
September 20, 2018 (3:30 - 7 pm)
September 26, 2018 (3:30 - 7 pm)
February 6, 2019 (3:30 - 7 pm)
February 13, 2019 (3:30 - 7 pm)

Course Scheduling Information for 2018-2019 Academic Year

For information on the classes offered at Lincoln High School for the 2018-2019 school year, please click the respective link:

Download the Program of Studies: 2018-2019 PDF

Class Registration Time Line 2018-2019 Academic Year for Students in grades 9-11
January 2018 Information and instructions for completing the course selection process for grades 9 - 11 can be found at this link.
Feb 5-9, 2018 is H.S Registration Information Week- Teachers will explain to students in their classed their departmental course offerings, sequencing of courses, and course requirements.
February 7, 8, 9, 2018 Scheduling Help Sessions in GLHS Guidance Office during all lunch periods.
February 21, 2018 Last day for students to submit selective course applications to the Guidance Department.
February 14, 2018 Deadline to submit course selections online

Class Registration Timeline for the 2018-2019 academic year for 8th-grade student
January 30, 31, 1, 2017 High school counselors will meet with 8th-grade students to discuss the scheduling process. East - Jan. 31 West - Feb 1 South - Jan 30
February 5, 2018 8th Grade Parent HS Information Night at 7:00 p.m. LHS Auditorium & Cafeteria
February 14, 2018 Deadline to submit course selections online

Who is Your Student's Guidance Counselor?

For the 2017-18 school year, five of the six school counselors are located in the Guidance Department in Hamilton Hall of Gahanna Lincoln High School. The freshmen school counselor is located in Jefferson Hall. Students may sign up to see their counselor before or after school, or during their lunch periods.

Your counselor is:	If your last name begins with:
Mrs. Kalena Falk	All Freshmen A - Z
Mr. Anthony Rivello	A - Co and JUNIORS @Career Centers
Dr. Julie Nelson Slagle	Cp - Hi and SENIORS @Career Centers
Mrs. Melissa Monnig	Hj - Mi
Ms. Jenny Savakinas	Mj - Sc
Mrs. Lauren Himmel Department Facilitator	Sd - Z

Career Planning

Are you looking for a way to motivate and excite your student about future career opportunities?

If you said "YES," then you need to enroll them in the Exploring Program. This is an after-school career education program (practically free) designed for high school students ages 14-20. Students can participate in programs in the engineering, architecture, veterinary medicine, broadcasting, art, law, fire/emergency services, law enforcement, aviation, culinary, sports marketing and medical fields.

Students will gain practical knowledge in a career, enhance their leadership skills, build relationships with working professionals, and have the chance to meet students from a variety of high schools in the area. For more information, please visit the Exploring Program Web site at http://exploring.learningforlife.org/.

Sign-up and Open Houses for the various programs will begin in August and September. Contact school counselor Kalena Falk for more information.

College Credit Plus (formerly "PSEO")

College Credit Plus Logo College Credit Plus (CCP) is an educational option for high school students who qualify to take courses through colleges and universities. There was an informational meeting on February 8, 2018 at 6:15 at Ohio Domincan University. If you did not attend the meeting, please see this video for details about the program: CCP video 2018-19

Parent's Corner - Guidance News

Study Skills Tips for Parents (PDF)

Work Permit Steps and information is below. Here is a link to an application for a work permit

STEP ONE:

1. Parent/Guardian must sign under STUDENT/APPLICANT INFORMATION.

2. Employer must fill out and sign, specifying hours and duties.

3. Employer must list Tax ID Number (9 digits).

4. Physical Examination form must be signed or a current physical (less than 1 year) on file with the Athletic Office.

All parts of the form must be completed prior to submitting to the Guidance Office Secretary!

STEP TWO:

Submit for to Guidance Office to process - May require up to 24 hours.

STEP THREE:

Return to the Guidance Office to sign Work Permit.

STEP FOUR:

Take Completed Work Permit to your employer.

Helpful Parenting Web Sites
ADHD
Al-Anon and Alateen
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Ohio
National Institute of Mental Health
Parenting Teens
Safe & Drug-Free School Consortium
Stress Management

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