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From the principal, Ms Bautista
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From the desk of principal, Ms Bautista

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Lowell students will register and pay for AP exams online only through Total Registration (TR). Since almost all AP exams are digital for 2025, by registering and completing payment on TR, you agree to bring a fully-charged approved testing device. Students will not be admitted to the testing room, and there are no refunds due to not bringing your device to your exam.

Registration and payment window opens on Friday, October 11, 2024, and CLOSES Thursday, October 31, 2024. You may pay via credit card, debit card, personal check, cashier’s check or money order.

AP Exam Fees:

The fee this year is $99 per exam. A late fee of $40 per exam will be applied to payments after November 8, 2024.
If you qualify for Free or Reduced Lunch, you will pay $5 per exam. First, you must complete the following Google form to submit proof of eligibility for a College Board fee waiver: https://bit.ly/LowellAPFeeWaiver2023. Then on TR, follow the registration prompt and Mr. Fong (fongj4@sfusd.edu) will confirm the total cost on TR before you can submit your payment.
If you do not qualify for Free or Reduced Lunch this year, but need financial assistance, please apply for Lowell’s Alumni Association’s Needs-Based Scholarship by Friday, November 1, 2024, through the following link: https://tinyurl.com/LAAscholarship2020. After November 1st, all applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis or until funds are exhausted.
- This scholarship is based on financial need only and is given on a sliding scale. You will be notified of your LAA scholarship status within 3 school days after submission.
- You may register on TR once you have received confirmation of your scholarship. Follow the registration prompt and Mr. Fong (fongj4@sfusd.edu) will confirm the total cost on TR before you can submit your payment.

Register and pay for your AP exams using the following link before Thursday, October 31, 2024: www.TotalRegistration.net/AP/052970

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Mission & Philosophy
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Statement of school mission & philosophy

Mission & Philosophy

Mission

Lowell High School’s mission is to encourage the individuals who attend to contribute their skills, creativity, and intellect to benefit both themselves and the wider community of which they are a part.

Philosophy

Underlying Lowell’s philosophy of education is the resolve that the young people of San Francisco continue to enjoy their traditional option of attending a college preparatory public high school. The emphasis requires an instructional program that promotes sound intellectual and aesthetic values while providing opportunities for self- discipline and individual decision-making. Lowell endeavors to create a just and equitable society where individual responsibilities are clearly defined and personal rights guaranteed. It endorses the concept of an integrated school where cultural and social diversity enrich the lives of all students.

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Expected Schoolwide Learning Results
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Statement of "ESLRs"

Expected Schoolwide Learning Results

Scholars

Build on acquired knowledge across the curriculum
Master the academic and participatory skills necessary for success
Explore real world connections to the curriculum

Creative and Critical Thinkers

Apply higher-order thinking skills to address issues across the curriculum
Develop models to aid in understanding complex problems
Evaluate the validity and credibility of claims, data, and sources

Effective Communicators

Listen actively, read analytically and critically, speak and write clearly and confidently
Use digital, print, and artistic media proficiently and with integrity
Interact with social media responsibly and constructively

Self-Directed Learners

Establish priorities and use time efficiently
Advocate for their educational experience and success
Practice habits of positive mental, physical, and social health
Act with honesty and integrity

Positive and Productive Citizens

Contribute time, energy, and talent to improve the quality of life locally and globally
Help promote an equitable and just society
Engage respectfully and civilly with people of varying backgrounds and perspectives

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