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LANE TECH COLLEGE PREP

2501 W. ADDISON ST. CHICAGO IL 60618

$1.25

Monday, April 28, 2014

Vol XCIII, No. 311

SCIENCES: BIOLOGY PHYSICS CHEMISTRY

MISSION AND VISION

WHY CHOOSE LANE TECH COLLEGE PREP. H.S.

Preparing Students

ABOUT LANE TECH COLLEGE PREP H.S.

VISION

The vision of Lane Tech High School is to fully prepare students for post-secondary endeavors in the collegiate and career setting by providing outstanding 21st century curricular offerings in science, technology, engineering, arts, music, mathematics, and world languages.

MISSION

Aquaponics, a 2012 addition to Laneʼs science curriculum, is a closed loop ecosystem where fish and vegetation rely on each other to live. Students in Aquaponics are responsible for

growing a variety of vegetation, raising tilapia, and maintaining the lab. Students learn about variables that affect plant growth as well as the biology of fish to understand their life cycle,

reproduction, and essential needs.

SCIENCE ELECTIVES

Aquaponics

Anatomy & Physiology

Astronomy

Biochemistry

Engineering Design

Environmental Science

Evolutionary Biology

Forensic Science

Genetics

Horticulture

First Selective Enrollment School !

Blue Ribbon School 2012

Over 100 electives (Honors/Regular), All 34 AP courses offered by the College Board.

7 Curriculum Tracks, Core, Art, Music, Architecture, Computer Science, Honors,

and Alpha/STEM

Offer over 100 electives at both Honors & Regular level.

9 world languages: Spanish, French, German, Latin, Italian, Arabic, Chinese, Japanese

Average ACT score in 2013 was 24.8, over 25% higher than the city average.

Students: Top 5 scores – 34, Top 100 – 30.74, Top 250 – 29.03

Strong athletic tradition and has earned the moniker “School of Champions”

32 athletic teams for both boys and girls, including all major sports

Aquaponics lab, two STEM lecture halls, several Mac computer labs, Art Gallery

Makers Lab and Sound Engineering Professional Recording Studio

Over 50 Smart boards as part of a technology upgrade initiative.

Extensive variety of clubs, social events, and activities.

College-like campus, safe environment, easily accessible on public transportation.

Marine Biology

Microbiology

Neuroscience

Organic Chemistry

Robotics I & II

Zoology

AP Biology

AP Chemistry

AP Environmental Science

AP Physics B & C

Providing 21st century curricular offerings that prepare students for a variety of post-secondary paths

Creating community partnerships to engage outside organizations in public education

Continuing ongoing partnerships between the school, the parent, and the child

Supporting every student mentally, academically, and developmentally

Demonstrating mutual respect between all staff members and students

HUMANITIES: SOCIAL STUDIES

HONORS, ADVANCED PLACEMENT AND LANE SCHOLARS

Academics

STEAM - science - technology - engineering - art - math - science

The humanities departments, Social Studies and English, engage students both in and out of the classroom. Popular activities include Academic Decathlon, Mock Trial, and Model United Nations. In CSI Lane Tech, Law and Forensics students team up to use their legal and investigative skills to solve a staged crime. The Social Science department sponsors an annual trip to Washington D.C. as well as several overnight visits to colleges and universities across the country.

HISTORY ELECTIVES

AP US Government Early World History

AP Psychology Political Science

AP United States History Humanities

AP Economics (Micro & Macro) Sociology

AP Comparative Government Law in American Society

AP European History Ethnic Studies

AP World History Contemporary American History

AP Human Geography Economics

Middle Eastern History

Lane Tech College Prep, Chicagoʼs first selective enrollment high school, was established in 1908 and has upheld a strong tradition of excellence for over 100 years. Located on Chicagoʼs north side, Lane sits on 33 beautiful acres and currently enrolls over 4,000 students. Lane students come from Chicagoʼs diverse neighborhoods to form a community of learners. Lane aims to provide students with a unique academic experience and a well-rounded education that prepares them not only for college but also the opportunities they will encounter in their careers.

Lane teachers and staff collaborate with parents and students to provide a challenging and rigorous college prep curriculum. Lane has seven academic tracks to choose from, giving students options not available elsewhere. Laneʼs rich tradition of combining academic excellence with athletic prowess is unique among selective enrollment high schools. Lane students leave the school with an unparalleled school spirit. Lane alumni can be seen visiting the school and attending athletic events years after graduating.

Lane Tech's STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) education initiative provides students with the resources and tools necessary to develop STEAM knowledge and skills that will prepare them for future endeavors in a science and technology based 21st century economy. Lane Tech promotes the advancement of STEAM knowledge, investigative skills, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities by providing students with over 50 STEAM courses. Students are encouraged to participate in extracurricular STEAM activities such as GEMS (Girls in Engineering, Math, and Science), Math team, Robotics team, and Science Olympiad. Lane Tech's variety of courses and extracurricular offerings enables students to engage in meaningful conversations with college professors and scientists, participate in scientific research at local universities and research laboratories, partner with local organizations and companies to promote environmental research and public

awareness, and take part in STEAM competitions.

COMPUTER SCIENCE ELECTIVES

AP Computer Science

Computer Programming

Media Computation

Human Computer Interaction

(Makers Lab)

Elements of Computer Systems

ECS (Exploring Computer Science)

Software Design: Android Apps

UIC Bridge Program

Web Development

Architectural Drafting & Design

THE ALPHA HONORS PROGRAM is an invitation-only program in which students take rigorous courses in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM). Alpha students conduct and present research at the annual Lane Science Fair. Students begin research during freshman year and extend the same research in subsequent years with the goal of developing expert knowledge in one area. Many of our Alpha students conduct their research at a university or professional lab with the assistance of professors or professional researchers.

THE HONORS PROGRAM is offered to incoming freshmen based on their admission scores and eighth grade transcripts. Students are placed into all Honors academic courses and are eligible for the Advanced Placement curriculum if they continue to maintain high academic standards.

NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY is available to students in their junior or senior year who have a weighted GPA of 3.5 and an unweighted GPA of 3.0, 50 service learning hours, and 75 activity points. NHS students are expected to complete service and fundraising projects throughout the year.

LANE TECH SCHOLARS are students whose grade point averages are in the top 50 of their class. Lane Scholars must maintain their top 50 GPA ranking,be an active member of at least one club or sport, and have updated service learning hours to remain eligible for the program. Senior Lane Scholars are honored at a special awards assembly each year.

Lane has been selected as one of 100 schools worldwide to host the ADVANCED PLACEMENT CAPSTONE program. Students take an Interdisciplinary Investigations and Critical Reasoning Seminar as juniors, an independent mentored Capstone Research Project as seniors, as well as any three additional Advanced Placement courses. Students receive the AP Cambridge Capstone Credential upon graduation, which demonstrates studentsʼ proficiency in college-level subject knowledge and is recognized by colleges and universities as the highest Advanced Placement achievement. Lane is the only Chicago school to offer this program.

MATHEMATICS ELECTIVES

Business Statistics & Discrete Math

Calculus

College Math

Honors Telescopic (Adv.Alg./Trig/PreCalc)

Linear Algebra

Pre-Calculus

Trigonometry/Pre-Calculus

AP Calculus AB

AP Calculus BC

AP Statistics

PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND ROTC

LANE TECH ATHLETICS - SCHOOL OF CHAMPIONS

LANE TECH ACADEMIC CENTER GRADES 7 AND 8

Physical Education or JROTC, which include Health and Drivers Education, is required for four years at Lane. Students build self-confidence, interpersonal skills, and physical fitness in either selection. Lane is the only selective enrollment school to offer JROTC. Our program is based on a military model which emphasizes citizenship and leadership, but does not recruit students for the military.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND ROTC ELECTIVES

Leaders in Physical Education

Weight Lifting

Dance

P.E. or JROTC 1/Health

P.E. or JROTC 2/Drivers Ed.

JROTC 3 - Honors and Regular

JROTC 4 - Honors and Regular

Athletics and Clubs

Laneʼs athletic teams continue to win City Championships every year. Lane has 33 different athletic teams, many of which compete on three levels: freshmen, sophomore and varsity. The following page includes a list of athletic teams on which students may compete. Most recent additions include Boyʼs and Girlʼs Hockey and Boyʼs and Girlʼs Rowing.

FALL SPORTS

Cross Country (Boys & Girls)*

Football (Boys)*

Golf (Boys & Girls)

Soccer (Boys)

Softball (Boys)

Swimming (Girls)

Tennis (Girls)

Volleyball (Girls)

WINTER SPORTS

Basketball (Boys & Girls)

Bowling (Boys & Girls)

Swimming (Boys)

Track - Indoor (Boys & Girls)*

Wrestling (Co-Ed)*

Hockey (Co-Ed)

SPRING SPORTS

Baseball (Boys)

Lacrosse (Boys & Girls)

Soccer (Girls)

Softball (Girls)

Tennis (Boys)

Track - Outdoor (Boys & Girls)*

Volleyball (Boys)

Water Polo (Boys & Girls)

YEAR ROUND TEAMS

Cheerleading (Co-Ed)

Dance (Co-Ed)

* Denotes a no cut program

Upon completion of 8th grade, LTAC studentsʼ curriculum will be individualized based on student interest and CPS graduation requirements.

Students may choose a concentration in Architecture, Art, Computer Science, Music, Liberal Arts, Honors, or Alpha/STEAM. All LTAC students are automatically enrolled as freshmen and do not need to reapply to Lane upon entering high school.

Tablets for Interractive Lessons

Upper Classmen Mentor Program

7th Grade Overnight Camp Trip

8th Grade 3 day Washington DC field trip

12 credits before freshmen year

Curriculum path allowing students to

capitalize on 100s of electives

Automatic acceptance freshmen year

Dances

FALL

Boysʼ & Girlsʼ Cross Country

Girlsʼ Volleyball

Flag Football (Coed)

WINTER

Boysʼ & Girlsʼ Basketball

Wrestling (Coed)

Chess (Coed)

Cheerleading

SPRING

Girlsʼ & Boysʼ Track

Girlsʼ Soccer

Girlsʼ Fast Pitch Softball

CLUBS

Aquaponics, Math Team, National Junior Honor Society,

Student Council, Science Olympiad,

Girls in Engineering Math & Science (GEMS)

WORLD LANGUAGES - COUNSELING - SPECIALIZED SERVICES

CO-CURRICULAR / PUBLICATIONS AND PERFORMANCE

STUDENT LIFE SOCIAL EVENTS CLUBS

ART & MUSIC DEPARTMENTS

HUMANITIES: ENGLISH LANGUAGE

Lane Tech believes that learning a second language encourages understanding, compassion, and tolerance. Lane requires three consecutive years of the same foreign language, and all level one language classes are at the honors level. Many students choose to to take a fourth year of language, all of which are offered at the AP level. AP level courses can fulfill college requirements. Languages

offered include Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Latin, Spanish, and Spanish for Native Speakers.

The Counseling Department is dedicated to providing academic, career, college, social, and emotional support to students. Students have the same counselor during all four years at Lane. The Counseling Department also operates the Hewitt College & Career Center, which provides a supportive space and a wealth of resources to explore college options, scholarships, and career choices. The Counseling Department coordinates the Freshmen Mentor Program, which pairs incoming freshmen with mentors to help them transition from elementary school, get involved in activities, and serve as a resource.

Laneʼs Special Education teachers are committed to serving students with special needs with an emphasis on parent communication. Special Education staff, most of whom have advanced degrees, collaborate with general education teachers, case managers, counselors, sign language interpreters, paraprofessionals, and other staff to help students achieve their goals. Each student with an Individual Education Program (IEP) is assigned a service provider to oversee the IEP and track student progress.

Social events each month offer students a chance to enjoy time with friends from around the city. Students look forward to Spirit Week, including dressing for a

different theme each day, a Pep Rally, and the Homecoming football game

and dance. Other traditional events include Winter Ball, Prom, Oktoberfest and

tailgate parties. Freshmen have the opportunity to meet new people through freshmen movie nights, pizza parties, and dances exclusively for freshmen. Each November, the Lettermen play against the faculty in the Turkey Bowl football game, a longstanding tradition for the Lane Tech family. Students and faculty match up again in May for the annual Memorial Day softball game, a school favorite.

CLUBS

Lane Techʼs ethnic clubs prepare for the annual International Days Festival all year. Every March, Lane celebrates and showcases its talent and diversity as over 30 ethnic clubs participate in International Days and International Night, a tradition at Lane for nearly 40 years. Each ethnic club will educate other students about its culture, customs, and traditions by serving authentic cuisine, wearing traditional outfits, and performing cultural dances during International Days. The clubs participate in the presentation of flags to kick of International Nights. The community is invited to witness what it is that truly makes Lane unique. Over 100 different cultural, academic, service, and special interest clubs are available for all students to join. Each club is sponsored by a Lane teacher and plans their own activities, events, and outings.

MUSICAL PERFORMANCES

Musical courses at Lane include chorus, orchestra, and band, and each is offered at the beginning, intermediate, and advanced level. These musical ensembles have semi-annual concerts at Lane and perform at various events and competitions around the city. No previous experience is required to take a performance class or join an ensemble.

DRAMA

In addition to three years of Drama classes, Lane boasts one of the cityʼs best performing arts programs, with two major productions each year, along with smaller student-directed shows. Lane students benefit from Chicagoʼs vibrant theater scene through partnerships with Steppenwolf, Chicago Dramatists, and Pegasus Players.

DEBATE

Laneʼs Debate Team frequently takes top honors in the city, region, and state. Students complete independent and group-oriented research and practice debating the yearʼs national topics in policy debate for local and national tournaments. Debate is a perfect fit for students interested in a career in law, politics, or public service.

LANE PUBLICATIONS

Lane offers courses in which students are able to partake in the creation of various publications. The Warrior, Laneʼs award-winning newspaper, enjoys the distinction of being one of the oldest in the country. The Arrowhead Yearbook is produced entirely by students. LTLbTV, which stands for Lane Tech Local broadcast Television, is Laneʼs closed circuit television station, which airs weekly during advisory. Tech Prep, a literary and arts magazine, is a diverse and

insightful collection of student essays, poetry, and various works of art. Students enrolled in these courses learn skills in design and layout, effective communication, and time management.

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Lane's award-winning visual arts program recently won the College Board's National Award for Excellence and Innovation in the Arts for exemplary artistic programming. Our wide range of classes, such as digital photography, printmaking, fashion, and ceramics, offers students the unique opportunity to study media usually offered only at the college level. Students participate in gallery shows and events throughout the year, including the Ravenswood ArtWalk, an all-day raku-firing, Lane Project Runway, an Empty Bowls campaign to end hunger, Snow Days Chicago, a film festival, Latino Art Beat, and an annual Music & Arts Festival held for the entire community.

Classes like Jazz Band, Guitar, and Sound Engineering enable students to pursue specialized musical interests. Students can also participate in band, chorus, or orchestra and can enroll as beginners with no experience or be placed in higher level classes based on ability. Students interested in music as a career are very much at home in Laneʼs music program.

MUSIC ELECTIVES

Percussion Honors Harmony

Music Theory Honors Chorus

AP Music Theory Honors Symphony

Jazz Band Sound Engineering

Beginning, Intermediate, Advanced Band

Beginning, Intermediate, Advanced Chorus

Beginning, Intermediate, Advanced Guitar

Beginning, Intermediate, Advanced Orchestra

English electives culminate in the production of yearbooks, literary magazines, drama productions, television broadcasts, newspapers, and poetry slams. The new Reading and Writing lab is outfitted with the newest technology, teaching students hands-on practical skills. The English departmentʼs study abroad program recent trips include England, France and Greece.

ENGLISH ELECTIVES

AP English Language

Drama I, II, III

AP English Literature

Creative Writing I & II

Journalism I & II

Speech

Latin American Lit.

Philosophy

Yearbook I & II

Topics in Literature

African American Lit.

Writing Workshop

Women in Literature

Creative Non-Fiction

Debate

Science Fiction

Television and Media Production I, II, II

*Photo: Illinois Journalist of the Year - Walker Post

ART ELECTIVES

Ceramics & Glass Photography I

Digital Imaging I & II Art History

Honors Mixed Media Wheel Throwing

Animation Printmaking

Fiber, Fabric, & Fashion Film

Honors Painting & Advanced Painting

Honors Drawing & Advanced Drawing

AP Studio Art: Painting & Drawing

AP Studio Art: 2-D Design (Photography)

AP Studio Art: 3-D Design (Sculpture)

AP Art History

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