 Welcome to Hill & Lowe Educational Services Inc. - Explatorium Academy Exploratorium Academy is a Professional Learning Community - Private High School serving students in grades 7-12. The curriculum program provides educational opportunities for high school and adult learners to complete and earn their High School Diploma. Exploratorium Academy does not offer GED’s; all graduates earn and receive a fully accreditated state-recognized high school diploma. Exploratorium Academy holds academic accreditation with The National Private Schools Accreditation Alliance. January 2009 officially announced the 21th year that Exploratorium Academy has been an accredited and acknowledged high school in the State of Alabama. In December 2006, Exploratorium Academy entered its early
The benefits of this school and its program(s) are the short weekly schedules: Monday – Friday and Saturday classes. Alterative schedules are arranged to meet student needs. We offer a 12:1 student teacher ratio, certified instruction, and strategically based instructional frames that guide the student’s teaching and learning outcomes. In short, Exploratorium Academy offers year-round classes allowing students to earn credit(s) towards any deficient academic year(s). Special population classes are provided on Saturdays on an as-needed-basis for students who qualify.
More specifically there are:
- No pre and post evaluations. All students are assessed at the time of their performance(s). Students are challenged daily in efforts of meeting both State and National Academic Standards and Curriculum Strands.
- NO GRADUATION EXAM is required for exiting Exploratorium’s program with a fully accredited high school diploma. The assessment module used is a portfolio-styled performance based evaluation.
- Students are evaluated on their individual work efforts and practices. Students are only allowed to earn A’s and B’s (C’s, D’s, and F’s are not allowed). Students must master their core assignments as a provision of remaining in the program. Student’s work is returned to them for a re-submission in efforts of securing passing grades and mastery learning.
- The entire curriculum consists of core-academic disciplines. Exploratorium does not offer any extra curricular activities. However, we will partner with other agencies should there be a high volume need for this service.
- Exploratorium Academy advocates the highest caliber of student discipline and culture.
The organizational structure of Hill & Lowe Educational Services, Inc. has been authentically postured by its President/Founder - Dr. Mary Hill Lowe, Ed.S., Ed.D. Additionally, Dr. Mary Hill Lowe serves as Director of Programs for Exploratorium Academy. Dr. Lowe, a mother, wife, and Christian Educator of over 39 years experience founded Hill & Lowe Educational Services, Inc. in Montgomery on April 2008. The professional practices of this organization among its educational entities are: Education-Accountability-Leadership. Dr. Lowe, through faith and her applied practice(s) feels than within a controlled educational environment structured by; discipline, moral, Christian values, quality educational programs, self-esteem, and culture, governed with and by direct supervision there can be a favorable outcome which is a self-assured and educationally proficient student and adult individual.
The founding members associated with Hill & Lowe Educational Services, Inc. in cooperation with The Hill & Lowe Foundation and Exploratorium Academy hold the highest educational talents and academic credentials. Dr. Mary Hill Lowe holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education from Bethune-Cookman College, a Master’s Degree in Adult Education from Florida A&M University, and both Florida’s and Alabama’s Certification in Teacher Education. Dr. Lowe also holds an Education Specialist Degree in General Education from Troy University Montgomery with AA-Certification in Elementary Education. Dr. Lowe has been awarded AA-Certification in Education Administration from Alabama State University. Dr. Lowe received her Educational Doctorate in Educational Leadership from Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale/Miami Florida. Most recently Dr. Lowe completed 18 state approved hours in Educational Library Media from Alabama State University.
Among the collaborative talents of her sons Dr. Melvin-Alonza Lowe III, and Mr. Marvin-Alexander Lowe, Ed.S. (pending Ed.D. graduation) both affiliations with Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale/Miami Florida – Atlanta Georgia Campus. Dr. Mary Hill Lowe and the certified staff provides quality educational programs to students and adult learners.
Melvin-Alonza Lowe, III holds a B.S. Degree in Elementary Education, a M.Ed. Degree in Instructional Leadership (Administration), an Ed.S. Degree in Education Administration (AA- Certification), an a Ed.D. Doctorate in Educational Leadership (Specializations - Special Education Administration and Educational Technology).
Marvin-Alexander Lowe holds a B.S. Degree in Elementary Education, a M.Ed. Degree in School Counseling (Certification in Administration), an Ed.S. Degree in Education Administration (AA-Certification). Mr. Lowe is a Ed.D.Doctoral Candidate (Nova Southeastern University) - Educational Leadership w/ approprate specializations.
The best practice frames that are facilitated through this organization include the following: daily progress reports, Structured curriculum based teaching and learning activities, projects and performance based assignments, a 100% total engagement practice per the student’s performance efforts, and 100% parental involvement component.
The Board of Directors have outlined a professional practice that offers equitable growth opportunities to every learner. This behavior manifests itself in the following fashion; Exploring Global Learning Possibilities By Reaching Every Child-One Day At A Time. Diplomacy, Character, and Diligence Provides The Foundation For A Quality Education.
Exploratorium Academy is owned and operated by: Hill & Lowe Educational Services, Inc. - founded in 2008 by Dr. Mary Hill Lowe, Ed.S., Ed.D.
Hill & Lowe Educational Services, Inc. officially serves as an Education Consulting and Resource Provider Offering Services To Parents, Students, and Educational Institutions.
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