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Lincoln East High SchoolLincoln East High School is organized into a semester system including specific quarter classes with seven, fifty-minute periods per day. Students may earn 2.5 credits for successfully completing a quarter class and 5 credits for a semester class. Double period classes and compacted classes can earn 10 credits per semester. Graduation Requirements for Class of 2009
A minimum of 220 credits is required for graduation (230 credits required for the class of 2010 and beyond and includes an additional 5 credits of Science and U.S. History). In addition, students are also required to demonstrate, either by testing or by class grades, that they have the necessary math, reading, and writing skills. Demonstrations do not grant credit. Class RankStudents receive class rank points for each course that they are enrolled in based on the grade they earned in the course. Weighted courses receive additional class rank points. Class rank points are calculated for all students. The class rank points are listed from highest to lowest and a rank is assigned to each student. A student may not accumulate more than 70 credit hours in the freshman year towards their class rank, 140 hours by the end of the sophomore year, 210 hours by the end of the junior year, and 280 hours by the end of the senior year. If a student exceeds the limited number of hours, the highest scoring classes shall be used to determine that student�s rank point. Class rank points are assigned for semester classes (5 credits) as follows with quarter classes earning half the points:
Standardized Test ScoresEast High School offers selections in AP or Differentiated (Honors) classes throughout the curriculum. Students are encouraged to take the most challenging courses they are capable of taking. The list of weighted courses is available from the Registrar.
College Credit Opportunities Post Secondary PlansApproximately 80% of the graduates of East High School enroll in some type of education or advanced training after graduation -- 75% enroll in Four-Year colleges or universities while 5 % enroll in Technical/Vocational, Business, and Nursing Schools. The University of Nebraska Medical Center recently reported East leads the country in the number of graduates in their first year of medical school at UNMC.Comprehensive CurriculumLincoln East High School offers courses in 15 subject areas, including: a wide range of Differentiated, AP, and Honors Academy classes many with college credit potential. Special Education, Gifted Student, and Work Experience programs are available for students as well as a wide variety of offerings to meet individual student interest and needs across a broad range of abilities, and post-high school aspirations.Art: Twenty-two courses are offered in areas including: Drawing, Painting, Pottery, Photography, Jewelry, and Sculpture. Business: Nineteen business courses are offered including World of Business, Business Management, Business Law, Sports & Entertainment Marketing, Marketing, Promotional Marketing, Advanced Marketing, Web Page Design, Keyboarding, Career and Educational Planning, College Accounting, Internet Multimedia and Multimedia Projects. Economics: Economic Perspectives, Economics, AP Macroeconomics and AP Microeconomics are offered. English: Our core English courses emphasize reading, writing, literature and critical thinking. Literature, composition, journalism, newspaper, yearbook, debate, and oral communications are encompassed within the English offerings. The literature classes include: AP Lit./Composition, AP Language/Composition, American Lit., English Lit., Shakespeare, Multicultural Lit., Women�s Lit., Sports Lit., Law & Lit., Detective Fiction, Poetry, Banned Books and Popular Culture Studies. Drama: Courses in Theatre, Advanced Theatre, Acting, Production, and Technical Theatre are offered. Family and Consumer Science: The FCS department offers courses in six major areas: Human Development and Families, Child Development and Parenting, Foods, Nutrition, Wellness, culinary Arts and Restaurant Management, Clothing, Textiles and Interior Design, Student Parenting, and Health Occupations. Students have the opportunity to become knowledgeable about themselves and others so they can make responsible decisions, interact effectively and prepare for occupations, as well as the work of the family. Foods & Wellness and culinary Skills are part of the National Restaurant Association�s ProStart curriculum and offer career skills as well as local, state, and national competitive events. The Health Occupations elective courses are part of the Health Sciences Career Clusters pathways. Health Occupations offers an orientation to the health care system, while Medical Terminology offers in depth learning of medical terms and Fundamentals of Health Careers provides students with the opportunity for State CAN certification. Human Behavior: Human Behavior, Families and Crises, Psychology, AP Psychology, and Sociology. Industrial Technology: The ITE department offers courses in four distinct areas including: CAD & Drafting, Woods & CNC/CAM Manufacturing, Engine & Automotive, Digital Electronics & Physics. CAD, Woods, and Engines include double period for advanced coursework. Mathematics: The math departmental offerings include: Algebra, Geometry, Elements of Math (an integrated curriculum sequence grades 7-10), Advanced Algebra, Pre-College Math, Pre-Calculus and AP Calculus. Algebra and Geometry are available in extended form. Geometry, Advanced Algebra, Pre-Calculus and AP Calculus are available as Differentiated courses. Music: Instrumental music, guitar, vocal music, and music theory are offered. Select and inclusive vocal music groups are available. A variety of bands, including Marching Band and Jazz Bands, as well as orchestra are offered. Physical Education/Health: Offerings include the required Health class, Fitness for Life, dance classes, officiating classes, weight training, aerobics classes, recreational sports, water games, swimming, lifeguard training, and lifetime sports. Science: Course offerings include Life Science, Physical Science, Biology and Biology D, Zoology, Animal Behavior, Microbiology, Anatomy and Physiology, Anatomy and Physiology D, Geoscience, Geoscience D, Chemistry, Applied Chemistry, Chemistry D, Advanced Chemistry, Physics, Applied Physics, and Physics D. Social Studies: Required course offerings for 9th grade - Civics and Geography or Civics D and Geography D; for 10th grade - World History or AP World History, or AP Human Geography; for 11th grade � United States History or AP United States History; and for 12th grade - Government & Politics or AP Government & Politics. Courses that meet Economics and Human Behavior requirement�Economics: Economics, AP Macroeconomics, AP Microeconomics. Human Behavior: Psychology, AP Psychology, Sociology. Electives for 10, 11 & 12th grade � Civil War, Criminal Justice, History of Sports, History of the Civil Rights Movement, History of Holocaust and Genocide, Modern United States Military History, Nebraska History, Peace Studies, United States Foreign Policy, Vietnam Conflict, AP Comparative Governments. Two new elective courses coming � History of World Religions and Native American studies. Technology: Technology is offered through the Business, English, and ITE departments. Offerings include: Computer Applications, Internet/Multimedia, Keyboarding/Computer Applications, Advanced Computer Applications, Office Technology, Desktop Publishing, Multimedia Projects, CAD Tech Design, CAD Architecture, CAD Engineering, Applied Architecture and Engineering, Newspaper, Yearbook, Electronics, Web Page Design, and Electronic Publications. World Languages: Five Years of French and Spanish are offered, four years of German, and two years of Chinese. Advanced students in Spanish or French may compact years 3 and 4 into one year with teacher recommendation. Spanish 5 and French 5 are AP courses. Independent Study: Independent Study is an opportunity of a student to develop, implement, and share meaningful and challenging learning experience that cannot be accomplished in the regular curriculum. The student must take responsibility for what is studied, how it will be studied, how the outcomes will be shared, and how it will be assessed. An IS Contract is available from the student�s school counselor and requires agreement by a cooperating teacher, parent, department chair, counselor and Associate Principal. AP & Nebraska Wesleyan Honors AcademyAdvanced Placement, Southeast Community College and Nebraska Wesleyan University Honors Academy courses are offered across the curriculum to meet the special needs of high performing students interested in extending their intellectual experiences. Dual credits are available for 11th & 12th graders in these courses:
Co-Curricular ProgramsLincoln East High School is committed to the education of the whole student. Sixty-three sports, clubs, and activities are available. Opportunities include the performing arts, athletics, speech, debate, and a variety of student interest clubs. These opportunities that extend beyond the school day play a significant role in providing students with the enriching experiences that support our educational mission.Academic ProgramsThe academic based co-curricular programs are Math Club, Science Olympiad, Science Bowl, Spanish Club, French Club, German Club, Art Club, DECA, HOSA (Health Occupations Student Assoc.), Drama Club, FBLA, Forensics Club (Speech and Debate), Mock Trials Language Clubs, Math Club, National Honor Society, Publications, Student Council, Thespians, Tri-M Music, and Instrumental Groups. East High School students have been State Speech Champions 23 times and Runner-up 4 times in the past twenty-eight years. East High School students have been State We the People Congressional Hearing Champions for the last 4 years. Student Interest ProgramsThrough application, students can create clubs based upon a shared interest with other students. Ongoing clubs include: Ambassadors, Anime, Asian Club, Bowling, Dollfins Synchronized Swimming, Destination Imagination, Ecology, GO, GSA, Hip Hop, Ice Hockey, Invisible Children, Key, Sparta, Medical/Red Cross, Peer Network (lunch bunch), Sci-Fi, Scuba, Special Olympics, Trap Shooting, United Voices, Young Democrats and Student Interest Group (SIG). AthleticsNineteen different athletic activities are offered at a number of levels. Since 1967 the Spartans athletic teams have been state champions 67 times in 13 different sports. Lincoln East is a member of the Heartland Conference and competes in Class A, which assures the highest level of competition. East has captured the Heartland Conference All-Sports Championship 4 times in the last 5 years. Currently, 27 seniors from last years graduating class are members of collegiate athletic squads. During 2007-8, 878 students participated on athletic teams and 199 were awarded LPS Scholar Athlete awards. Students looking for a less structured athletic setting may compete in intramurals. Sports offered depend upon student interest but typically include flag football, softball, and basketball. FacilityLincoln East High School is a modern, well-equipped air-conditioned facility sitting on 39 acres of land adjacent to Seacrest Park. The building was opened in 1967 with additions in 1997. We are currently undergoing renovations including a new HVAC system, office and cafeteria space, new lighting and additional windows, and much more. East is a comprehensive high school serving grades 9-12, and when renovations are complete, East will have 330,647 square feet of space. Our campus includes athletic fields for football, baseball, softball, soccer, tennis, track, and intramurals. Wireless internet is available throughout. The Media Center has computerized research capabilities and there are nine computer labs plus two additional CAD labs. East has nine science labs, 3 for biology, 3 for chemistry, 1 for anatomy & physiology, 1 for physics, and 1 for earth/ physical science. The school includes an auto/engines lab, a woodworking lab, an electronics lab and a culinary arts lab. After our renovation, the East Auditorium will comfortably seat 800. There are three gymnasiums, an aerobics room, weight room, wrestling room, and competitive pool in the athletic area. A large multi-use Commons area is available in the center of the building for class use or as a place for students to be before or after school and during lunch.Faculty and StaffThe staff of East High School includes 99 teachers, 5 counselors, 71 support staff, and 9 administrators. The faculty includes 63 teachers with Master�s Degrees or beyond, and who average over 20 years of teaching experience. Twenty of our teachers are East High graduates. Every certified staff member participates in at least one Professional Learning Community throughout the year. Lincoln East High School AdministratorsSusan Cassata, Principal Lincoln East High School CounselorsKaren Dress Department ChairsArt – Lynne Hershey
CommunityLincoln, with an estimated population exceeding 225,000, is one of the fastest growing midwestern cities. It is the capital of Nebraska with local, county, state, and federal government offices. Lincoln is the location of the University of Nebraska, Nebraska Wesleyan University, Union College, Southeast Community College and several private and vocational-technical schools. Lincoln also has an excellent educational system and, according to Zero Population Growth, is the third least stressful city in the nation out of 822 markers for children. A recent American Community Survey conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau noted that Lincoln leads the nation with the most educated citizenry. The Lincoln Public School system includes 54 schools and serves over 34,000 students. LPS is one of only seven school districts in the nation receiving AAA bond rating from Standard and Poor�s. The Center for Applied Urban Research surveyed the 100 most populated centers and concluded Lincoln is the most livable. Lincoln is an �All-American City�. |
