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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 that is governed by a nine-member Board of Directors.
Lincoln School is fully accredited by the New England Association
of Schools and Colleges in the USA and by the Council of International
Schools in Europe.
The school enrolls approximately 340 students. Lincoln School
offers an American curriculum with an international perspective.
There are special programs in English for Speakers of Other Languages
(ESOL), 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 23,000 volume library,
two computer labs, theater, and gymnasium. Internet access is
available at the 180 networked workstations across the campus.
Wireless access is also available on the campus.
Mission Statement
Lincoln School is a multicultural community in the foothills of
the Himalaya that inspires in each student a passion for learning,
the confidence and competence to pursue their dreams, and the
commitment to serve as a compassionate global citizen and leader,
who is a steward of the environment.
Core Values
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Experiencing and understanding diversity enriches life and learning.
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Continuous learning
is essential to growth and well-being.
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Each individual has
value and positive contributions to make.
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Working together
benefits the individual and the community.
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Working together
towards a common goal creates limitless possibilities
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A nurturing
environment encourages people to realize and express their full potential.
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When individuals act
with integrity and take responsibility for their actions, the community and
the environment thrive.
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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 an environment that values
freedom of expression in which ideas and opinions may be examined
openly and objectively.
Development
The LS curriculum focuses not only on the acquisition of knowledge,
but also on the development of critical thinking and problem-solving
skills. We endeavor to teach students to read with understanding,
to write and speak with clarity, 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, a sense of compassion, and
an understanding of their potential roles as world citizens and
leaders.
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 which are elected by the
parents and faculty as members of the Lincoln School Association
for two-year terms of office. Joined by five ex-officio, non-voting,
members -- the Director, a faculty representative, representatives
of the U.S. Embassy and USAID, and a Parent Association 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 or on the secure section of this website.
Student Body
Lincoln School expects an enrollment of approximately 340. Typically,
our student body represents more than 40 nationalities. Most recently,
25% of our students were from North America, 25% from the local
Nepali community, 15% from Europe, and 35% 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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