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Introduction

Description
Lincoln School, founded in 1954, is an independent, co-educational day school for students of all nationalities in Preschool through Grade 12 and is governed by a nine-member School Board of Education. Lincoln is fully accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges.

The school enrolls approximately 300 students. Lincoln School offers an American curriculum with special programs in ESL, learning resources, physical education, music, art, French, and Nepal Studies. There is a full time nurse and a guidance and counseling program. The campus also houses an 22,000 volume library, two computer labs, theater, and gymnasium. Internet access is available at the 130 networked workstations across the campus.

Mission Statement
Lincoln School is an independent, international school in Kathmandu, Nepal with an American Curriculum. We are committed to:
N urture of the individual student
E xcellence in all spheres of achievement
P ursuit of personal responsibility
A ppreciation of diversity, and
L ove of learning

Vision Statement
We, the Lincoln School Community, see our school as a place of scholarship and learning, a place of laughter and a place of diversity. May this school always be a refuge from conflict, hatred, prejudice and discrimination as people of all ages, cultures, races and religions come together with respect, tolerance, and understanding. May all who pass through these doors leave with an appreciation of Nepal, a life-long love of learning, and a commitment to use their knowledge and skills for the betterment of the world. May the friendships and values developed here endure life’s challenges and the test of time.

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Core Values

Nurturing of the individual student
Lincoln School provides a safe and caring environment that allows for the nurturing of the individual student. It is an environment in which patience and understanding allow the talents and capabilities of each student to be developed. Students can be assured of support emotionally as well as educationally as they develop their confidence and self-esteem, and build a coherent set of values.

Excellence in all spheres of achievement
Lincoln School believes that curriculum should be demanding and challenging. A demanding curriculum is one based on recognized standards, enables our students to do well on external exams, and expects our students to demonstrate learning through assessments that the community agrees are demanding. A challenging curriculum is one that recognizes that each learner is unique. Therefore, a challenging curriculum expects each student to exceed his/her current level of competence, to explore, to take risks, and to think in complex and creative ways that lead to deeper understanding of important ideas.


Pursuit of personal responsibility
Lincoln School believes that taking personal responsibility requires actions and commitment by both students and the school. Students should commit to abide by the Honor Code, respect the core values of the school, and accept responsibility for their own decisions and actions. They should feel free to seek out teachers and others when they do not understand; should be encouraged to take initiatives; should not blame others for their own failures and inadequacies; and should be able to recognize and take steps to rectify those failures and inadequacies. On its part, Lincoln School should be prepared to delegate more responsibility to students while recognizing that setbacks and failures will occur.

Appreciation of diversity
Lincoln School-a diverse community with students from over 40 countries, with different personalities, learning styles, skills and knowledge-is committed to providing an environment of acceptance of all and to inspiring unity in diversity. Accepting our diversity means recognizing cultural, personality and intellectual diversity, and working together in ways that that take advantage of our diversity to enrich our learning opportunities.

Love of learning
Lincoln School’s larger goal is to generate in all students a life-long love of learning. It recognizes the special challenges faced by Lincoln’s many ESL students. Love of learning is that level of passion that self-motivates students to explore, be creative, take risks, be curious, and question personally his/her own learning and not just absorb the teaching of others. When there is a love of learning, learning becomes joyful, and both an end in itself and a means to other ends. Love of learning assures a commitment to life-long discovery.

Philosophy
Lincoln School, as a culturally diverse American international school, aims to provide a challenging yet supportive learning environment in which academic excellence is achieved through the recognition of each student's learning style. We are aware of and respond to our multi-cultural population by offering programs and activities which address their needs and which complement our essentially American curriculum. We believe that the process of learning is as important as the end product. We aim to create a non-judgmental environment which values freedom of expression in which ideas and opinions may be examined openly and objectively.

Development
Therefore, our curriculum focuses not only on the acquisition of knowledge, but also on the development of thinking and problem-solving skills. We endeavor to teach students to read with understanding, to write and speak clearly, and to reason scientifically and mathematically. To do this, we encourage independence as well as cooperative group work.

Lincoln develops World Citizens
In addition, we strive to provide students opportunities to use their talents in as many aspects of school life as possible: academic, social, athletic, and artistic. While we strive to cultivate each student's individual imagination and creativity. Our larger goal is to generate in all students a lifelong appreciation for learning. We believe that for students to feel fulfilled and be productive, they must demonstrate not only respect for themselves and others but also assume responsibility for their decisions and actions. Lincoln School aims to foster success and a sense of compassion, and an understanding of their potential roles as world citizens.


Education means partnership
It is our belief that education is an active partnership involving faculty, administration, students and parents. Through our mutual efforts, our students shall develop the skills and attitudes to successfully meet the challenges of a rapidly changing world.

School Board/Governance

Composition
The Board is comprised of nine members, elected from the parent community by the Lincoln School Association for two-year terms of office. Joined by five ex-officio, or non-voting, members -- the Director, a faculty representative, representatives of the U.S. Embassy and USAID, and a Parent Organization representative.

Functions
The Board works in accordance with the Association's Constitution and by-laws as well as within the parameters of its own detailed Policy Handbook. Lincoln's Board brings diverse perspectives and expertise to consideration of major concerns and developments in the operation and long-range planning of the school, particularly in the development of school policy and ensuring that policy is carried out by the administration. In addition to its monthly general meetings, the Board members form various standing and ad hoc committees related to personnel, finance, education, scholarship, buildings and grounds, emergency preparedness and marketing. These committees also include administrative and faculty representatives, interested parents, and an occasional outside specialist.

Minutes of the Meeting
Summaries of the monthly Board meetings are reported to the Association by the Board Chairperson. Minutes of these meetings, to which parents have an open invitation, are available from the school office.

Student Body
Lincoln School expects an enrollment of approximately 300. Typically, our student body represents some 35 nationalities. Most recently, 30% of our students were from North America, 28% from Europe, 20% from the local Nepali community, and 22% from other areas of the world.
The vast majority of expatriate students come from families who are involved with international development organizations and agencies. Children with parents attached to diplomatic missions represent another significant group.

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Lincoln School, Nepal