More information on Lincoln’s Policies and Procedures can be found in the Parent Handbook.
Consistent attendance is essential for children to succeed in school and life. To learn more about DPS’s policy and CO state law attendendance requirements, click here.
Lincoln Staff have taken special care to update our discipline policies to meet the needs of our student population. Check out the resource below to familiarize yourself with Lincoln’s Discipline Ladder, as well as DPS’s Discipline Matrix and Policies.
Lincoln staff are committed to ensuring all students have a safe learning environment. Bullying causes pain and stress to students and is never justified or excusable as “just teasing” or “just playing.”
Bullying is specific and defined as follows: Bullying is the use of coercion or intimidation to obtain control over another person or to cause physical, mental or emotional harm to another person. Bullying can occur through written, verbal or electronically transmitted expression or by means of a physical act or gesture.
Bullying has no place at Lincoln or between Lincoln students at any time. Our bullying policy applies to all interactions between Lincoln students. Research shows that bullying behavior can be prevented when adults respond quickly and consistently, which you will see as part of our Bullying Intervention Procedures. More information about bullying can be found here: https://www.stopbullying.gov
Lincoln’s school hours run from 8:10am-3:40pm.
8:10 a.m. Bus riders arrive and go to Discovery Link until the first bell rings at 8:40 a.m.
8:30 a.m. Students may enter the building to eat free breakfast. There is no supervision prior to that time.
8:40 a.m. Students may enter the building when the bell rings. Lincoln utilizes several doors around the building: you will be notified at the beginning of the year where your child should be dropped off and picked up.
8:50am School begins
Lincoln’s doors remain locked during school hours. All visitors must be admitted through the front door.
3:40 p.m. Students should be picked up at their designated location. *Please do not pick up without prior notice before 3:30 p.m.
The safety and wellbeing of our students is our utmost priority. Lincoln follows the Emergency Protocols put forth by the DPS Safety team. We prioritize preparedness and mental health. We host regular drills to practice emergency responses with staff and students alike, while striving to maintain clear, reassuring communication.
More information and languages can be found at the DPS Safety website.
Instructional Hours: 8:10 a.m. to 3:10 p.m.
Office Hours: 7:45 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.
Click here for a detailed schedule (updates coming soon)
If your family needs additional childcare, consider enrolling in Discovery Link, offered at LIncoln from 6:30am-6pm.
The decision to delay or close school is made by the superintendent. DPS is committed to informing families about school closures or delays as early as possible – with the goal to make the call by 5 a.m. Click here for more information about how these decisions are made.
Check out the DPS website for more detailed information on the following:
“Weather Delay” is a 2 hour start-time delay:
If you need assistance during weather delays, please contact Ms. Emily, emily_clark@dpsk12.org.
Remaining Open During Severe Weather:
Weather Closure:
Please make the necessary plans for the care of your student in the event that school is canceled.
Asynchronous Learning for Extended Weather Closure:
If school buildings need to be closed for more than one day, the second snow day (and beyond) will be asynchronous learning days. More information will come from your child’s teacher on what to expect for asynchronous learning.
In the fall of 2019, Lincoln staff, with guidance from the PTSA and CSC, moved to become officially a no-homework school. The decision was rooted in our collective teaching expertise, as well as research and data on the subject. We strongly believe the most important academic learning is done during the day, in the prepared classroom environment. The end of the school day is a signal to students that their school work is complete and it is time for enrichment, nourishment and regeneration.
Click here to read more about our homework policy, as well as ways to enrich your child’s learning at home.
Click here to view our Parent/Student Handbook (updates coming soon!)