Lowell Middlesex Academy Charter School Registration Open

When students have been given up on – or have given up on themselves – Lowell Middlesex Academy Charter School (LMACS) offers an inclusive and supportive environment that holds its students to high standards and ensures they reach their goals. Registration is now open.

LMACS believes in teaching the whole student, holding emotional and mental health in equal regard to academics and providing opportunity for students who need it most.

The accredited public high school partners with Middlesex Community College to serve students between the ages of 15 and 21 who have left school or are at risk of dropping out. The program provides academic, social and career skills necessary to succeed post-graduation – emphasizing the importance of college education. Graduates receive a high school diploma.

Marge McDevitt, LMACS Executive Director, talked to MCC in the spring about how LMACS helps students who may be weary of going to school due to past experiences or struggles.

“At LMACS, students are accepted for who they are, and are not asked to apologize for any past difficulties. Every day is a new day here,” she said.

The LMACS curriculum is built around traditional instructional areas, supplemented by psycho-educational courses and groups, a school-to-work component and daily advising. MCC courses are also offered through the college’s Dual Enrollment Program and students have access to the Lowell Campus Cafeteria, library and lab facilities.

With an average class size of 12, and a school population of 100, students receive a more individualized learning environment.

McDevitt said, “The success of LMACS over the years can be attributed to a brilliantly dedicated faculty and a group of wonderfully resilient students. Our teachers are the heart and soul of Lowell Middlesex Academy Charter School. They are creative and flexible. Anyone who visits LMACS cannot help but notice the personal connections our teachers establish with the students – in addition to the sound education practice in all subject areas.”

Hours are 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Friday. The school is located in the Pollard Exchange Building, 67 Middle St., across from MCC’s Health, Science & Technology Center.

For more information, visit https://www.lmacs.org or call LMACS at 978-656-3165.

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