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2016 EDUCATION MAGAZINE
LINCOLN DAILY
NEWS.COMMarch 1, 2016 Page 31
Students spend the day in
one classroom, other than
lunch and time in the gym
for P.E. Students work with
an English teach and a Math
teacher in the morning before
P.E. They spend time working
on computers before lunch,
including an online Health and
Science course. Finally, they
spend fifth, sixth, and seventh
period in study hall.
In addition to this routine,
students in the program learn
other important skills, such as
social skills or good studying
practices, such as the use of an
agenda. Hobbs said that a key
to the success of the program
has been a very open line of
communication with parents
on the work their students
are completing. Hobbs said
for these parents, and for the
teachers, “failure is not an
option.”
“This program helps these
kids to build self-confidence,”
said Hobbs. According to
Hobbs, three students have
even made the honor roll after
being enrolled in this program.
Because of their success this
year, Hobbs said that other
parents in similar situations
have called and asked about
the program, as have other
school districts. Hobbs and
Poelker both said they feel this
program has been a success
from the start, and they look
forward to the next year.
LCHS students get a
head start on college
with Dual Credit
Derek Hurley
Lincoln Daily News
In addition to the three alternative education programs offered
at Lincoln Community High School, the school also offers
another way for students to earn credit outside of normal
means.
Currently, the school is in their fifth year of offering dual-
credit courses to students. These courses can be used to earn
college credit at either Lincoln College or with Heartland
Community College.
Chris Hammer, a mathematics teacher at LCHS, teaches
college-level courses as part of the dual-credit program.
Currently, math students can earn college credit in Statistics
with Heartland, or Calculus I and II with Lincoln College.
“We have offered College Algebra in the past, and we offered
Statistics with Lincoln College at one time,” said Hammer.
Hammer said that while College Algebra has been a little
difficult at times due to differing requirements, Lincoln
College and Heartland have done a good job at offering the
same material for students enrolled in the dual credit classes.
“We may try to offer College Algebra again in the future,” said
Hammer.
Other courses are offered in multiple subject areas aside
from math. Working with Heartland Community College,
students can enroll in English 101 or 102 courses that are
taught by Michelle Ryan. Students can also enroll in a section
of Biology or Geology with Lincoln College taught by Sally
Aukamp. Lincoln College also provides an instructor for a
Speech class, as LCHS does not have access to a staff member
qualified to teach that level of speech. Hammer said the
courses are departmentalized much like any college campus.
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