Lincoln School

I used to go to Lincoln Elementary School and let me tell you that was the best academic experience of my life! I was in the Scholastic program and we took many educational yet fun field trips. The teachers are very involed with the students and push them to do harder. After I finished my fifth grade year in Lincoln I premoted to the sixth grade at Slade Middle. I was the most experienced student and I knew the material well for my elementary teachers had already taught us the material. Lincoln School helped me to get good grades in middle school and remain on the honor roll. I stongly recommend you send your child to Lincoln School. It's probably the best elementary school in New Britain!

My son just finished Kindergarten @ Lincoln & he loved it. His teacher was great, caring, & kept channels of communication open all year. She had 24 children in her class but still there was order. He was one of the best readers in his class, actually read on 2nd grade level. But I also did a lot of work @ home with him, we read 3 books a night since he was2 yrs old. Twice weekly we went to the library. Once weekly we went to a children's museum or event. I set high expectations so he has a clear definition of what he needs to do. Now he is going into the Scholastic Academy for 1st grade. These teachers cannot raise our children, we need to meet them half way.
—Submitted by a parent

My Daughter is enrolled in the Scholastic Academy at Lincoln School. Im very happy they can acknowledge the advanced children and take action.
—Submitted by a parent

Pre school teachers are soooooooo nice here. My son finishes his pre school education this year in Lincoln school. He has learned a lot from here.
—Submitted by a parent

It seemed as though my daughter was more of a test subject rather than getting a good formal education. That's why we are moving her to another school
—Submitted by a parent

im a proud ex-student from lincoln school n i loved it the teachers were so NICE i missed that school a lot... the penpals project is awsome!!!!!!!! i learned all the english i know from there...
—Submitted by a student

I went to this school years ago and am glad I took my children out of this school.The teacher's are wonderful but the principal has a lack of support for children and parents.She cares more about her self than her school.The children aren't learning up to there potential.
—Submitted by a parent

The children have all done well at Lincoln. There are many excellent teachers there. Working with the children at home and encouraging reading were critical to each child's success. Parents need to be actively involved in the learning process and the school community. Lincoln School provides an excellent opportunity for children to learn and working with children at home provides insurance for each child's success!
—Submitted by Larry Pittinger, a parent

My son is finishing out his first year at Lincoln. We came to Lincoln because we were unhappy with the parochial school that he went to last year. He did not like it there because he said that the teachers were mean. This year, his teacher is super. She uses positive reinforcement as discipline; she takes away privileges when she has to. But she is fair and caring towards her students. We feel that the teachers at Lincoln are excellent. If there was one thing I would change it would be to have a higher level of parent involvement. There are so many ways you can be involved at this school and the kids love it when a parent comes in to help. The school makes it easy to visit and volunteer through the Parent Room and the parent volunteer organizer. There are always concerts to attend and great workshops.
—Submitted by a parent

My child has attended Lincoln this year and I am not impressed. There are on average 21-25 children per classroom, and no gifted programs unless you are of low income. I live in the school neighborhood and because I make too much money (that's funny) My child who is considered gifted is not able to be placed in the gifted program. By the way I am a single mother. I don't consider myself at a high income level, but education is VERY important to me regardless of what my socio-economic class is. Not to mention, next year all special education students will be integrated into the regular classroom. Neither the Sp-Ed students or the other students will be able to get the attention and education they need and deserve. I am currently looking into moving out of this town or putting my child in a private school where her needs will-be-met.
—Submitted by a parent

Linclon is in the best neighborhood in New Britain. If more people in the neighborhood sent their children there, it would bring the test scores up. Many people in the area send their children to private schools and therefore that leaves room at Lincoln for many out of district children (the children coming from smalley and diloreto magent school districts). There are some good teachers at Lincoln and many great kids. Lincoln is also one of the schools that has a biligual program which children who do not speak English still have to be tested. Again if more people in the neighborhood sent their children there, there would not be enough room for kids from other neighbordoods. Lincoln should not have a bad reputation just because of some low performing students. Many students go on the middle and high school and do great. Parent of children at Lincoln
—Submitted by a parent

The problem with the school is that it needs to follow 'guidelines'. Bilingual education hurts our students. It has been proven in california and proven with out test scores. The liberal ways just do not work. We need to take a step back. Let's also throw most of the blame on parents or lack there of. Parents do your job. Do not have a child if you cannot raise it ethically. The school does have good and caring teachers....That work with 25 students per class, some of which are special ed. Not an easy task. My children will attend this diverse school and i will be responsible for most of their education. If they fail then i fail. The lack of parent involvement does not help the school either. If you are a parent then get involved in your childs education. Do not expect the teachers to raise our children.
—Submitted by a parent

I find it hard to believe that a parent (such as the one that left the last message) would love a school who's scores are as low as posted. A score of 13 in reading and 14 in math? Who in their right mind would send a child to a school just because she made friends with a few teachers? Myself, I'm concerned with what my child is learning and if the school they are attending is actually teaching them something. It's parents like these that help make no difference what so ever with our school systems.
—Submitted by Samantha Smith, a parent

My son attended for kindergarten and he absolutely loved it. The teacher was wonderful. I now live out of state and its been a year and not a day goes by that he doesnt ask to go back to lincoln. If I could I'd go back in a heartbeat. The staff really listens to you and their always there for you as well as the students and knowing that they care so much about their students and are willing to help at any times means so much to me.
—Submitted by ALICIA, a parent