What is its purpose, and how did it start?
The Lyceum was proposed in 1999 by the Lowell School Committee to establish an Exam School within LHS that emphasized a classical education. The High School established the first freshman class in September 1999. The first group of about 40 students graduated in June 2003. With the help of the Lowell High School Administration, 4 initial Lyceum teachers, and an active parents group in the Lyceum Association, the program has continued to evolve and improve over the last 5 years. o Is it an academy? How is it different or the same as the other academies? The Lyceum is similar to the other academies at LHS, like the Engineering Academy and the Arts Academy, but there are several differences. The focus of the Lyceum is to provide a Liberal Arts education for academically talented and committed students in an integrated curriculum that promotes critical thinking. Beyond academics, the Lyceum encourages active community involvement. The Lyceum does not formally limit its enrollment, but the
