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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.
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
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
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 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
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)
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