The mission of the Greater Lowell Technical High School is to provide its students with a dynamic academic and technical education preparing them to be lifelong learners who will be competent, respectful and responsible citizens capable of adapting to an ever-changing and increasingly technological society.

Philosophy

The Greater Lowell Technical High School is committed to providing our diverse student population with a dynamic and meaningful educational experience which will prepare them for the challenges of the twenty-first century.

We are committed to ensure that students receive the academic and technical skills necessary to secure gainful employment, to continue post-secondary studies, or to pursue a combination of both.

Our unique mission as a technical high school is to provide the highest quality instruction in both technical and academic programs. Our technical courses should reflect current industry standards. Our academic and technical curriculum should include instructional materials that reflect the Common Core of Learning and the learning standards of the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks.

We believe that students of all abilities are entitled to pursue educational and career opportunities through a quality technical education in a supportive, respectful and safe environment. 

Goals

1. To ensure that all students regardless of gender, language, culture, physical limitations or economic status are given equal opportunity in all technical and academic programs and extra-curricular activities.

2. To provide a safe and cooperative learning environment for all students and staff.

3. To foster an atmosphere of tolerance and understanding which promotes equity and an appreciation of the diversity of our student population.

4. To encourage curriculum and professional development which will enable the staff to implement a variety of instructional strategies and assessment practices that correlate with student ability levels and learning styles.

5. To incorporate the latest technology and instructional resources into our technical and academic curriculum which will prepare students to adapt to future technological advances and broaden their awareness of career opportunities.

6. To promote and enhance the learning process by providing academic, technical and personal/social counseling which will facilitate positive student development.

7. To strengthen school and community relationships through cooperative placements, advisory boards, guest speakers, outreach service programs, mentoring programs, web page, cable TV, etc.

8. To ensure that extra and co-curricular activities are designed to positively influence students’ intellectual, physical, social and emotional development.

9. To ensure that the opportunities and advantages of technical education are presented to prospective students and their parents in order that an informed decision will be made in selecting a secondary school.

10. To ensure that technical and academic areas are competency based, enabling students to reach their highest level of proficiency.

11. To foster in our students a sense of individual responsibility, commitment to teamwork and pride in their accomplishments.

12.    To encourage and facilitate increased parent/guardian involvement in the educational process and extracurricular activities.