Lincoln High School is located on 375 Kneeland Avenue in Yonkers, New York

Yonkers, New York

Yonkers is the fourth most populous city in the state of New York , and the most populous city in Westchester County, with a population of 195,976...

. It is one of the seven public high schools in the city and teaches over eight hundred students every school year. The front portion of the building was opened in 1953 as Southeast Yonkers Jr., Sr. High School with grades 6 thru 8. It was finally completed in 1955 and re-named Lincoln Junior-Senior High School the following year. After the first year, 6th grade was dropped and 9th grade added and when the building was completed it became Lincoln Junior-Senior High School, enrolling grades 7 through 12. In the late 1970s, the junior high grades were removed, and the school became a four year, grade 9-12, high school. Unlike what most think, the school was named Lincoln after the area of Yonkers it was situated in rather then for Abe. The first graduating class which went continuously from 6th grade to 12th grade graduated in 1960 with a very high percentage going on to college. Several graduates returned to Lincoln as teachers. The school colors are purple and white and mascot a Lancer both chosen by the 1960 class.

Ninth and Tenth Grade Academies

Students are taught by a team of designated core area teachers using interdisciplinary Instruction. There is a rich variety of academically sound support, study skills opportunities, personalized learning and personalized counseling.

Academy of Finance

The Academy of Finance is a specialized high school program that prepares students for careers in the financial services industry through coursework and on-the-job experience.

As the financial services industry continues to grow, many firms face an overwhelming need for more qualified employees. The Academy of Finance at Lincoln High School in partnership with the with the Yonkers Chamber of Commerce, is working to fill local employment needs by preparing students for careers in the financial services industry.

Developed in 1982 by American Express and the New York Public Schools, the program was initiated in Yonkers in 1989.

Academy students complete a four year curriculum, which includes courses in:

Computer Technology Word Processing/Spread Sheets/DataBase/ Power Point Presentations/Web Page Design Accelerated Accounting Economics

Financial Planning Banking and Credit Public Speaking College Electives

Additionally, students learn dress codes, office etiquette, resume preparation, and how to interview for a job.

In 2009-2010, The Academy graduated 44 seniors who were awarded over $2.5 million in scholarships.

Academy of Finance Advisory Board

The school's Academy of Finance has an Advisory Board whose mission is to sustain and support the development of Yonkers' youth toward personal and professional success in high school, in higher education, and throughout their career. The Advisory Board consists of corporate personnel, representatives from institutions of higher learning, representatives from community-based non-profits, local and regional government representatives, small-business owners and employees who offer vast and essential resources to the Academy. The Advisory Board provides classroom speakers, mentors, job-shadowing venues, funding for programs, and paid internships for Academy students.

AOF Advisory Board Members

The 2009-2010 Advisory Board Members include:

Marlin Wiggins, CPA (Co-President) Paulette Argrette, Hudson Valley Bank (Co-President) Natasha Acevedo, Morgan Stanley Martin Ball, Hudson Valley Bank Symra Brandon, former Yonkers City Councilwoman Kevin Cacace, Yonkers Chamber of Commerce Perry Cantor, Microsoft Jessenia Caquais, LHS Student Representative Tamika Clarke, CPA, Pfizer Kristine Crotty, Yonkers Partners in Education Dr. Rosalba Del Vecchio, St. John's University Manuel Guerrero, PriceWaterhouseCoopers Peter Klein, Fidelco Realty Group

Bob Knight, Harrison Edwards Jesse Maltzman, Maltzman Financial Strategies Joseph Marra, Marra Law Joanne Martselos, LHS Academy of Finance Director Edwin Quezada, LHS Principal Christa Quiles, LHS Student Representative Michael Shapiro, LHS Assistant Principal Nancy Shenker, the onSwitch Larry Strichartz, HSBC Lauren Trager, LHS Academy of Finance Coordinator Bernice White-Gaynor, Hudson Valley Bank Laura Wilson, Wilson Prep George Wolf, Bank of America Dr. Mike Wszolek, All Family Chiropractic

Arts Academy

Majors in instrumental music, vocal music, stagecraft or visual arts
Professional experiences with renowned visiting artists as well as with performing art centers such as the Manhattan Theater Club, Lincoln Center Institute, and S.U.N.Y. Purchase
Teaching staff members are all professional performers who also have a strong academic background

Pre-Teaching and Educational Services Academy

College-bound students are prepared for post-secondary study which can lead to professional certification in teaching, psychology, social work, counseling and related fields
Exploration of traditional and Montessori teaching methods
State-of-the-art technology and electronic information systems are used
Practical experience through school year and paid summer internships and mentoring
Collaborations with local colleges, universities and The Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts
Affiliation with “Today’s Students, Tomorrow’s Teachers” mentoring students through college to future careers in teaching

United States Marine Corps JROTC

No military obligation after high school, but JROTC graduates who wish to continue are eligible for special consideration upon application to a Service Academy, ROTC scholarships to college, advanced placement in college ROTC, and accelerated promotion upon enlistment.