After Dark -
Automotive Technology
Program Information
Required
Required
6411/6412 AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY 1 - Advanced 11 5/5 Cr.
Upon entering the automotive technology program, students will be introduced to the safety protocols and
requirements. This will be achieved through instructor demonstration, OSHA 10 General training, and SP2
Safety training.
The class is divided into both classroom/computer studies and live hands-on work on a variety of vehicles
available for training. Areas of concentration will include automotive tools, measurement tools, and
hardware and torque applications. As students become familiar with the basic hand tools and applications,
they will focus on an in-depth study of under car systems, maintenance procedures, fluids, tire servicing
and Hunter alignment systems.
After Dark is a collaboration between Lowell High School and Greater Lowell Technical High School that provides more students the opportunity of a technical education. The program requires a two-year commitment.
Lowell High School students will take academic classes during the regularly scheduled school day before attending classes at GLTHS from 2:30 to 5:30.
6413/6414 AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY 2 - Advanced 12 5/5 Cr.
Automotive Technology year two builds on technical competencies students learned year one. Students
are able to achieve an entry level ASE Certification, OSHA 10 General certification, Valvoline Credentials,
along with factory Ford Certifications. All of these enable the students to be prepared to enter employment
positions through area businesses and automotive dealerships. Students who are eligible may enter
cooperative education programs semester two of year two of the program.
Grade 11
Grade 12
Potential outcomes post graduation: brake and exhaust repair person, general automotive technician, new car warranty technician, and more.
After Dark - Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, & Refrigeration
Program Information
Required
Required
6456/6457 HEATING, VENTILATION, AIR CONDITIONING & REFRIGERATION SHOP 1 -
Honors 11 5/5 Cr.
The After Dark HVAC student works on soldering, brazing, PVC piping, simple electrical circuits, and
working with a VoltOhm-Meter, safety, PPE and tools of the trade. Students work with copper tubing,
torches, brazing, and electrical components in order to become more familiar with these types of tools and
fittings. Simple electrical circuits are built for the students to become familiar with schematic review, circuit
testing, and circuit tracing. The program expands to include basic refrigeration systems and various types
of refrigerants. Students cover in detail both the electrical and refrigeration systems of a domestic
refrigerator and window air conditioning units. Students will complete employability skill assignments;
employability skills are stressed throughout the program. Students will receive OSHA 10 credential.
6458/6459 HEATING, VENTILATION, AIR CONDITIONING & REFRIGERATION SHOP 2 -
Honors 12 5/5 Cr.
Year 2 concentrates on commercial refrigeration. Specific areas of study covered are refrigerants,
refrigeration oil, system installation and servicing, methods of oil return, electrical wiring, and the installation and service of electrical components. This course concentrates on the acquisition of the skills necessary to use the basic tools of the trade and troubleshooting of the trade. The program expands to include basic refrigeration systems, various types of refrigerants, and the use of refrigerant recovery equipment. Students cover in detail both the electrical and refrigeration systems of a domestic refrigerator as well as window air conditioners. Students prepare for EPA Section 608 and have the potential for cooperative education
opportunities in the second half of the year.
Grade 11
Grade 12
Potential outcomes post graduation: apprentice refrigerator technician, oil burner technician, installers apprentice and more.
After Dark -
Metal Fabrication
Program Information
Required
Required
6460/6461 METAL FABRICATION/WELDING 1 - Honors 11 5/5 Cr.
Introduction to metal shop safety protocols. Including material handling, welding, cutting,bending,
shearing, grinding and sanding equipment. This will include an OSHA 10 certification for general industry.
The Metal Fabrication program will introduce safe shop practices and will be supported by classroom time
for theory on welding and cutting processes. Utilizing the Hobart Institute of Welding Technology text,
along with Welding: Principles and Applications by Larry Jeffus. Blueprint reading with weld symbols,
shop math and sciences of Metal Fabrication. Students will learn to weld and fabricate different types of metal and thickness. Including Cold rolled steel, hot rolled steel, stainless steel and aluminum.
After Dark is a collaboration between Lowell High School and Greater Lowell Technical High School that provides more students the opportunity of a technical education. The program requires a two-year commitment.
Lowell High School students will take academic classes during the regularly scheduled school day before attending classes at GLTHS from 2:30 to 5:30.
6462/6463 METAL FABRICATION/WELDING 2 - Honors 12 5/5 Cr.
Year two will build off the skills learned in year one. Adding, out of position welding, Groove preparation.
Advanced blueprint reading and sketching/drawing using scale and metallurgy. Included in year two will be
a simulated D1.1 welding certification test. Resume writing and interview skills. Advanced students may be
introduced to CNC plasma cutting using SwiftCNC and SwiftCAM. Maintaining the safety culture of
industry. These skills are obtained by hours in the welding booth and following the Massachusetts
framework guidelines for Metal Fabrication & Joining Technologies. Offering the use of state of the art
equipment & tools.
Grade 11
Grade 12
Potential outcomes post graduation: apprentice fabricator, arc welder, iron worker, shear operator, sheet metal worker, and many more.
Lowell High School
Air Force JROTC MA-771 Pathway
Junior - Gr. 11
Senior - Gr. 12
Sophomore - Gr. 10
Freshman - Gr. 9 - Optional
Enhancement Courses
9381 Cadet Leadership Course (CLC)
9397 Cadet Internship (Assistant Instructor)
Pathway Outcomes Post Graduation
Student who complete 3 years of programming will receive a certificate of completion upon graduation and a higher rank pay if you enlist in Active Duty Military.
Eligible students may enter into a scholarship or non-scholarship college ROTC program which results in commissioning as a US military officer, entry on active duty in one of six US military services, or into a reserve component during continuing education
9321 Aviation History
9323 Science of Flight
9325 Life Skills/Careers
Or
9351 Flight Commander
9327 Management of the Corps
Or
9337 Principles of Management
Integrity First - Service Before Self - Excellence In All We Do - Cadet Honor Code
Lowell High School
Biotechnology Pathway
Required
Choose One
Choose One
3618 - Careers in Health & Bioscience
Anatomy & Physiology Course:
3541 - Introduction to Anatomy
3543/3544 - Anatomy & Physiology
3601/3602 - Medical Terminology & Body Systems
Biology Course:
3548 - Genetics
3605 - Nutrition & Disease
3783 - Microbiology
3611/3612 - Principles of BioMedical Science
Elective Course:
3250 - General Biology (MCC/EC)
3731/3732 - Life Science I/II (UML/DE)
3721/3722 - Chemistry (UML/DE)
3723/3724 - Chemistry Lab (UML/DE)
3735 - Environmental Studies (MCC/EC)
3623 - Intro to STEM Teaching (UML/DE)
Each
Future Health & Bioscience Leaders in progress…
And
3607 - Medical Law & Current Health Issues
Lowell High School Business ~ CTE Marketing Pathway
Junior - Gr. 11
Senior - Gr. 12
Sophomore - Gr. 10
Freshman - Gr. 9
6211/6212 Business Law 1 C
6213/6214 Business Law 2 H
6111/6112 Accounting C
6113/6114 Accounting H
6141 Personal Finance C
6143 Personal Finance H
Pathway Outcomes Post Graduation
Entry-level position in the retail industry. Preparedness for 2 or 4 year college degree in Business. Employment opportunities in all business fields.
*Chapter 74 Program
6230 Business Explorations C
AND
6309 Marketing C
6350 Sports & Entertainment Marketing C
AND
6217 Digital/Social Media Marketing H
6313 Entrepreneurship H
AND
6015 Microsoft Office C
6315 Retail Marketing* H
AND/OR
Externship
Enhancement Courses
Lowell High School
Business ~ Finance Pathway
Junior - Gr. 11
Senior - Gr. 12
Sophomore - Gr. 10
Freshman - Gr. 9 - Optional
Enhancement Courses
6309 Marketing C
66211/6212 Business Law 1 C
6213/6214 Business Law 2 H
6317 Digital Social Media Marketing H
6313 Entrepreneurship H
6350 Sports & Entertainment Marketing C
Pathway Outcomes Post Graduation
Entry-level positions in the business field like a bank teller or accounting clerk. Preparedness for 2 or 4 year college degree in Business. Employment opportunities in all business fields.
*Non-Chapter 74 Program
6230 Business Explorations C
6111/6112 Accounting C
OR
6113/6114 Accounting H
6015 Microsoft Office Specialist C
AND
6141 Personal Finance C
6143 Personal Finance H
6161 Intro to Financial Services H
Communications
Graphic Design - Digital Photo - TV/Digital Media
Graphic Design
Digital Photo
TV - Digital Media
Intro to Art 1
Intro to Digital Media 1
Intro to Digital Media 2
Graphic Design 1
Graphic Design 2
Digital Photo 4
Film & Society DE MCC
Graphic Design 4: DE MCC Graphics 1
Graphic Design 3
Digital Photo 3
Digital Media & Film Production 3
Digital Media & Film Production 4
Take 10 credits from these focus areas to complete the communications pathway
Intro to Digital Photo 1
OR
Intro to Art 2
Intro to Digital Photo 2
OR
Lowell High School Culinary Arts Pathway
Pathway Courses By Year - N74*
(2 Period/Double Block Classes - 100 Mins Total)
(Take 20 Credits or 2 Years of Pathway Courses)
Junior - Gr. 11
Senior - Gr. 12
Sophomore - Gr. 10
Freshman - Gr. 9 - Optional
Business Related Electives
Cuisine/Food Electives
6111/6112 - Accounting - College
6113/6114 - Accounting - Honors
6309 - Marketing - College
6313 - Entrepreneurship - Honors
6230 - Business Explorations - College
5101 - The Science of Cooking Gr. 9-12
5102 - Nutrition and Dietary Choices Gr. 9-12
5103 - Regional Cuisine - Gr. 10-12
5104 - International Foods - Gr. 10-12
5201/5202-Unified Foods
Pathway Outcomes Post Graduation
Entry-level culinary position in food service industry. Preparedness for 2 or 4 year college culinary/hospitality degree. Employment opportunities in restaurants, bakeries, institutional food service, hotels, schools, hospitals, catering, food trucks.
*Non-Chapter 74 Program
Enhance your Culinary Skills with any elective below!
Join the Culinary Arts Club (Open to Grades 9-12)
Recommended Optional Electives
5101 - The Science of Cooking
5102 - Nutrition and Dietary Choices
5311/5312 - Culinary Arts - Beginners
Recommended Optional Electives
5103 - Regional Cuisine
5104 - International Foods
5313/5314 -
Culinary Arts - Intermediate
Recommended Optional Electives
Business Related Elective
5315/5316 - Culinary Arts - Advanced
6802 - Internship (Spring semester Only)
Recommended Optional Electives
Business Related Elective
Certification of Allergen Awareness
Lowell High School Education Pathway
Choose One
Choose
Two
Education Courses:
3623 - UTCH 1030 Intro to Stem Education (DE)
4701 - EDUC 1100 Intro. To Teaching in an Inclusive Classroom (DE)
4703 - Discover Teaching EDU 150: (EC)
***A capstone internship experience is required - either within UML or LHS***
Social Justice Courses:
4570 - Seminar on American Diversity (H)
4513 -Facing History & Ourselves (H)
4386/4387 - American History Through Our Eyes (H)
4383 - Civil Rights & Jim Crow (H)
0552/0553 - Race and Ethnicity (H)
0556/0557 - Literature of the Holocaust (H)
0567 - Gender and Identity (H)
0580 - Social Justice and Modern Media (H)
0580 - Diverse Voices (H)
0603 African American Literature (EC)
Just 5 Classes away for being set up for success!
Elective Courses:
4371 - Education in America (H)
3250 - General Biology (EC)
3731/3732 - Life Science A/B (DE) - this counts as 2
0463/0463 - English I Composition I/II (EC) - this counts as 2
0601 - Public Speaking (EC)
9110 - Unified Physical Education (H)
5201/5202 - Unified Culinary Arts (C)
Future Education Leaders in progress…
Development Courses:
SOCI 2110/4437 - Sociology of American Education (DE)
4431/4435 - Intro to Sociology - H/EC
4451 - Childhood & Adolescent Development (H)
4443/4447/4445/4446 - Intro to Psychology - (H)/(EC)(AP)
Choose One
Choose One
Lowell High School
Engineering Technology Pathway
3911/3912 - PLTW Intro to Eng
Required
3441/3442 - Physics
3461 - AP Physics
Choose Two
Choose One
3921/3922 - PLTW Principles of Eng
Or
3971 - Intro to Eng (MCC/EC)
***A capstone experience is required ***
3945/3946 - Architectural Design
3953/3954 - Robotics
Elective Course:
3250 - General Biology (MCC/EC)
3731/3732 - Life Science I/II (UML/DE)
3721/3722 - Chemistry (UML/DE)
3723/3724 - Chemistry Lab (UML/DE)
3735 - Environmental Studies (MCC/EC)
3623 - Intro to STEM Teaching (UML/DE)
Or
Future Engineering Leaders in progress…
Lowell High School Environmental Science & Technology Pathway
3552/3553 - Sustainability Careers Explorations
Required
3736 - Environmental Science
Choose One
Choose One
3735 - Environmental Studies (MCC/EC)
Or
Chemistry Course:
3331/3332/3341/3342 - Chemistry
3721/3722 - Chemistry (UML/DE)
3723/3724 - Chemistry Lab (UML/DE)
Earth Science Course:
3535 - ESS: Geology
3536 - ESS Meteorology
3537 - ESS Oceanography
Elective Course:
3548 - Genetics
3250 - General Biology (MCC/EC)
3731/3732 - Life Science I/II (UML/DE)
3735 - Environmental Studies (MCC/EC)
3721/3722 - Chemistry (UML/DE)
3723/3724 - Chemistry Lab (UML/DE)
3623 - Intro to STEM Teaching (UML/DE)
Each
Future Environmental Leaders in progress…