The curriculum provides the structure through which the “Lincoln Public Schools Goals for Students” are implemented by instructional administrators and teaching staff.
The District curriculum stated in objectives ordinarily will be organized by either subject area and/or interdisciplinary topics or themes. It will be documented in curriculum guides which provide an articulated scope and sequence of objectives. The objectives will be described in terms of content to be taught to students and suggested indicators of student performance.
A set of major objectives in each content area will govern the selection or development of curriculum materials and the delivery of instruction. These objectives will be formally approved by the Lincoln Board of Education and will be subject to periodic review and reaffirmation by that body.
The District curriculum may include courses that are organized by an educational organization recognized by the District administration and that are taught by staff members of the Lincoln Public Schools. Such organizations include, but are not limited to, Junior Achievement, the College Board, International Baccalaureate, accredited colleges and universities and Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps. District administration is authorized to investigate and determine if such courses should be included in the District curriculum. Courses selected will be consistent with Lincoln Public Schools Goals for Students and with District curriculum design standards. Courses may not have as their purpose the promotion of, or recruitment for, a particular religion, political group or organization.