Lincoln Charter Academy

Our oldest child has attended this school long before it was actually a "school". He is now in 11th grade - I have two others here one ready to graduate out to H.S. To say the least, this school met our expectations up until about 3 years ago. Now, it just seems that what is best for the teachers and staff is what is best for the students. The parents do not matter anymore. Try talking to the principal, the office staff, the teachers?? Forget it! All they want to do is blame the problem on someone else. What does that teach our children? I will tell you that the core knowledge is the BEST approach to teaching, but what Lincoln does is just "certify" most of the parents who have volunteered for their child for a long time, and **POOF** make them a "teacher". This I don't find right...but just try to get someone to explain to you. I will be moving my children out of this school at the end of this year. Thanks for a LASTING memory....I certainly won't forget this school!
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My opinion has changed dramatically about Lincoln. I have come home every day from Lincoln Academy in tears. I think the main problem here is that everyone thinks it's such a great school that has such great academics and all that they don't care or see how it feels to be on the side of the kids that are ignored and neglected. They just see the bright shining faces of the popular kids that form all these cliques. They see how happy they are. I am not trying to tear down on Lincoln in any way. I have been there forever. I'm just letting you know that this isn't the right choice for kids that have a tendancy to be left out. No school is perfect, though. I just want everyone to know that there are kids at this school that have been stuggling with what I have been too. That's why I'm leaving

I have been at Lincoln for as long as I can remeber. I love it! All the teachers are so friendly and really work hard for each student individually. The cirrucliculam is just absouloutley amazing. Everyone shows a tremendous amount of effort in everything they learn and teach. I couldn't imagine ever leaving Lincoln, I have grown so close...

Our daughter is in her 2nd year (1st grade) and is absolutely loving the Core Knowledge. We considered long and hard what school would be the best fit for a fairly shy but academically gifted child. So far she has had a wonderful time interacting with kids of a wide variety of academic abilities (including some who are at least as advanced as she is). While we have been disappointed in the math, we are fairly certain that we would be frustrated with more than that 1 issue in any other public school and her teacher is working with us to try and keep her challenged and interested.
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My two children entered Lincoln Academy as 2nd and 4th graders. But better late than never! I will be honest, it was difficult for my 4th grader. The Core Knowledge program starts in kindergarten and keeps building and building each year. It was quite an adjustment from our neighborhood school. I am constantly AMAZED at what the Lincoln Academy students are learning. Technology is a Core class, and my kids love it! My oldest child does not like to read, yet his favorite middle school teachers were the reading/writing teachers. My oldest is now a freshman at A-West. His 5 years at Lincoln Academy made the transition to highschool an easy one! I cannot say enough good things about the teachers, teaching assistants, and administration. There is a truly caring environment here, with LOTS OF INDIVIDUAL ATTENTION (if needed). I personally have never seen religious teachings inappropriately integrated into the classroom.
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I have two children in the school and the Core Knowledge program is great. Great teachers and many of the parents invest their time in the school. The results of the program are proven as the test scores for the students are higher than any other school in the area and district. Many of the students who move to the high school level are taking AP courses. The poor rating by one reviewer is not consistent w/ the other reviews. Maybe the reviewer should volunteer to see what really goes on in the classroom.
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The new principal is as weak as the old one. The are driven by a gaggle of teachers that lord over the school as high handed dictators. Go to the school any morning and you see the majority of the staff showing up minutes before class is supposed to start. You will see those same staff members leaving minutes after school ends. This school is not interested in enrichment. They have their BETYOU programs but this are unorganized and mostly worthless. The music programs are lacking and the teachers are less than qualified. They are not afraid of religion. I even had one teacher tell me they were not supposed to according to the state but they took every chance they could to put religious teachings into the class room. If you are a member of one of the mega churches in Arvada you will be right at home.
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My son has attended Lincoln Academy since kindergarten and we love it! The Core Knowledge curriculum is impressive in its scope and depth. The reading program works for most of the kids. For the kids who struggle with reading there are five small group reading teachers for intensive reading instruction. The school provides help for struggling students and enrichment for advanced students. But mostly it provides a very solid education for all students. If you are interested in Lincoln Academy, (a charter school), I encourage you to research Core Knowledge.
--Submitted by a parent

I think this school is absolutely wonderful. The y have been phenominal for my son and really helped him grow not only as a student in education but also as a person who is learning responsibility, respect and excellence as a person.
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I love this school. The curriculm is outstanding. Core knowledge is the way to go! I know that with this school in my daughters life, she will succeed. They offer options for different learning styles and focus on the basics which is the most important. All children who attend, will be productive.
--Submitted by a parent