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Review the attendance and punctuality guidelines to understand what counts as excused absences, truancy, and chronic absenteeism. Following these procedures helps ensure students stay on track for success and that families remain in compliance with district and state requirements.
Please take a moment to review our arrival times and procedures to help every student start the day safely and on time. Following these guidelines ensures a smooth morning routine for students, families, and staff.
Please review these important attendance and supervision guidelines to help your child succeed. Regular, on-time attendance and following campus rules ensure students stay safe and on track academically.
We want every student to feel supported academically, socially, and emotionally. If you have questions or concerns, our staff is here to partner with you and provide the resources your child needs to succeed. Review the best way to get in touch depending on your questions or concerns.
Please take a moment to review our dismissal times to help ensure a safe and efficient pick-up process. Your cooperation with these procedures keeps students safe and helps our community run smoothly.
Please review the following guidelines on early pick-up to help protect valuable instructional time and ensure student safety. Following these expectations supports your child’s learning and keeps our school community in compliance with attendance policies.
Please take a moment to review and return your child’s emergency form as soon as possible. Keeping this information up to date helps us ensure every student’s safety and well-being.
Your child’s safety is always our top priority, and we practice monthly drills to prepare for emergencies. Please review our procedures and keep your contact information up to date so we can reach you quickly if needed.
We invite all families to review the responsibilities of the English Learner Advisory Committee (ELAC) at Lincoln Elementary School. Your input and awareness help strengthen programs and services that support our English learners.
We are partners in the success of our students! We understand that matters involving our children are important and may bring up emotions. We agree to work with any family who is willing to work with our team in a civil partnership.
Please review our school’s medication policy to ensure your child can safely receive any necessary medication during the school day. A completed doctor-signed form is required for all medications, including cough drops and aspirin.
Throughout the school year, there will be parent and family events such as Coffee With the Principal and Lunch at Lincoln. Keep an eye on ParentSquare for these upcoming dates.
Families play a vital role in student success, and working together with teachers helps every child thrive. Please review suggestions for simple, meaningful ways to stay involved in your child’s education.
Download this app on your phone! Research shows that the more we stay in touch, the more your child will thrive! ParentSquare is how we share classroom, school, and district-wide announcements with families, direct messaging with school staff, and provides one place to find a calendar of upcoming events.
We invite you to review the important role of the Lincoln School Site Council (SSC), which helps shape the Single Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA). Your awareness and understanding of the SSC’s responsibilities ensure our school community continues to grow and thrive.
Please review the Student Attendance Review Team (SART) process to understand how schools, families, and students work together to address attendance and behavior concerns. By learning about SART, you’ll see how early intervention, teamwork, and accountability support student success.
The Student Success Team (SST) is a problem-solving and coordinating structure that assists students, families, and teachers in developing positive solutions to maximize student potential. Review how these teams are formed and operate.
A tardy is defined as arriving to class after the first 10 minutes of the class period. Arrival 10 to 29 minutes after the bell is considered an excessive tardy, while arrival 30 minutes or later is truant. Students who are excessively tardy will receive a verbal warning and other steps as defined by the site’s Multi-Tiered System of Student Guidelines.
Review the requirements of Education Code 48260(a) and the step-by-step process schools follow when a student is truant. This outline explains the escalating actions taken—from parent notifications to referrals and hearings—to address attendance concerns.
Working together ensures our school community performs at its best. Please review the district's process for becoming an official volunteer. Then, call the school to make arrangements with your child’s teacher to maximize the use of your time and schedule the best opportunity for volunteering.
Learn how to become a Volunteer