The Options program began as two multi-age classrooms at McKinley Elementary School in 1984. The program was popular, expanded, and in 1995 Lincoln Elementary became an alternative elementary school offering the Options program to Olympia School District and Lincoln service area families. The purpose of education at the Options Program is to develop in young people the knowledge, skills, and dispositions to become active participants in a democratic society, working towards a just and caring sustainable global community.
INFORMATION NIGHTS:
SCHOOL HOURS:
- 8:30am-2:45pm
- 8:30am-1:55pm (early release Wednesday)
- 8:30am-11:35am (half day)
SUPPLY LIST (2024-25):
BREAKFAST/LUNCH (2024-25):
- BREAKFAST: $2.50
- LUNCH: $3.75
- MILK (A LA CARTE): $.60
CHILDCARE:
COLLEGE PREPARATORY:
- AVID (Advancement via Individual Determination): The AVID class is a college preparatory elective that supports students in achieving their college dreams. AVID is designed in high school to be a four year program that helps students develop the skills they need to succeed in college, and supports students in taking challenging high school courses In elementary & middle school, AVID helps students learn about communication, organization, self-advocacy, & study habits.
TRANSPORTATION:
HOW TO ENROLL:
- Lottery Information
- Lincoln DOES have a small catchment area. If you live in this area and wish to enroll, use the OSD enrollment button.
- OSD Transfer Request