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Principal's Message
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, the humanities, and world languages.
Mission
Laneʼs mission includes:
- 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
Why Choose Lane?
- Lane Tech is a top ranked Blue Ribbon school that focuses on student development through engaging academic and extracurricular offerings.
- Lane offers over 100 electives, including all 38 Advanced Placement courses, and was one of 100 schools worldwide to pilot the AP Capstone.
- Lane recently added an aquaponics lab, STEM lecture halls, a professional recording studio, a Think Lab, a dance studio, a robotics & engineering research lab, a multimedia digital art & sculpture lab, an innovation and creation lab, an art gallery, and has 1:1 technology program for all students.
- In 2021, Lane was ranked the #5 high school in Illinois, #79 Nationally, and student had an average SAT composite score of 1236.
- Lane has a strong athletic tradition and has earned the moniker “School of Champions”.
- Laneʼs extensive variety of clubs, social events, and activities is unrivalled within the city.
- Laneʼs college-like campus is located in a safe urban environment and is easily accessible on public transportation.
- Lane boasts a racially and ethnically diverse community that accepts difference while maintaining a culture of high expectations.
- Lane, Chicagoʼs first selective enrollment high school, is 113 years old and has a strong alumni network and dedicated donors.
About Us
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 4,500 students. The campus, historic building, and ivy-covered walls evoke the feeling of a traditional college campus, which contributes to the collegiate atmosphere at Lane. Students come from Chicagoʼs diverse neighborhoods to form a community of learners. Lane provides 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 the school community to provide a challenging and rigorous college prep curriculum. Laneʼs variety of curricular offerings and AP courses gives students academic options not available elsewhere. Laneʼs rich tradition of combining academic excellence with athletic prowess is unique among selective enrollment high schools. Students leave the school with an unparalleled school spirit, and alumni can be seen visiting the school and attending athletic events years after graduating.
Academics
Lane Tech College Prep, recognized as a Blue Ribbon school in 2012, provides a challenging and meaningful curriculum in a high tech learning environment that provides the tools for students to prepare for their best possible future. Lane has the largest Advanced Placement (AP) Program in Illinois, a Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Program with the largest science fair in the state, a Girls in Engineering, Math, and Science (GEMS) program, and award-winning music, art, and journalism programs. Lane offers over 100 electives including seven world languages, 3-D animation and digital design, robotics, cyber security, aerospace engineering, marine biology, guitar, and web design. Continuously updated lab spaces at Lane include a Reading and Writing Computer Resource, a STEM wing with an aquaponics facility, multiple computer labs, a Makerʼs lab, state of the art library, and SMART classrooms.
Honors Program
Alpha
THE ALPHA HONORS PROGRAM is an invitation-only program where students take rigorous courses in Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math. Alpha students conduct and present research at the annual Lane Science Fair. Students begin research their freshman year and extend the research in subsequent years with the goal of developing expert knowledge in one area. Many Alpha students conduct their research at a university or professional lab with the assistance of professors or professional researchers. Alpha students often complete the AP Capstone program as part of the Alpha curriculum.
Omega
THE OMEGA ISTORIA PROGRAM is an invitation-only program for students interested in the humanities. The Omega curriculum focuses on art, theater, literature, history, and music, with a special focus on purposeful and continuous collaboration between Social Science and English courses.
National Honors Society
NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY is available to junior and senior students 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.
Advanced Placement
ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) courses provide students the opportunity to earn college credit based on the results of a culminatng exam. Lane has the largest AP program in the state, offering all 38 AP courses. In addition, Lane was one of 100 schools worldwide to pilot the AP CAPSTONE program. In AP Capstone, Students take an Interdisciplinary Investigations and Critical Reasoning Seminar as juniors, an independent mentored Capstone Research Project as seniors, as well as any four 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 was the only Chicago school to pilot the program, and now mentors other CPS and suburban high schools as they implement AP Capstone.
Lane Tech Scholars
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.
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Athletics
Laneʼs athletic teams continue to win City Championships every year. Lane has 33 different athletic teams, many of which compete on three levels: freshmen, junior varsity and varsity. The following page includes a list of athletic teams on which students may compete. Most recent additions include rowing. Members of Laneʼs varsity teams also have the opportunity to join the prestigious and historical Lettermen Club. As a Letterman, students dedicate their time to service projects within the school and community.
Fall Teams
- Football
- Flag Football
- Boys Soccer
- Girls Volleyball
- Girls Tennis
- Girls XC
- Boys XC
- Girls Swim
- 16” Softball
- Boys Golf
Winter Teams
- Boys Basketball
- Girls Basketball
- Boys Swim
- Wrestling
- Boys Bowling
- Girls Bowling
Spring Teams
- Softball
- Baseball
- Girls Lacrosse
- Boys Lacrosse
- Girls Water Polo
- Boys Water Polo
- Girls Soccer
- Boys Tennis
- Boys Volleyball
- Boys Track
- Girls Track
Year Round Teams
- Cheerleading (Co-Ed)
- Dance (Co-Ed)
Club Sports
Club sports do not compete under the IHSA umbrella.
- Figure Skating
- Rowing
- Rugby
LTAC
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7th Grade
- Honors Power of Reading and Writing
- Honors Algebra I* or Pre-Algebra
- Honors Biology*
- Honors Global Issues
- LTAC Academy
- Elective: Art*, Music*, Language* or
- Exploring Computer Science*
- Physical Education
*Denotes high school credit in 7th and 8th grade
8th Grade
- Honors Survey Literature*
- Honors Algebra I * or Geometry*
- Honors Chemistry* or Aquaponics*
- Honors World Studies*
- Electives (2): Art*,Music*, LTAC Academy
- Elective: Art*, Music*, Language* or
- Computer Science* or World Language*
- Physical Education
LTAC Highlights
- Chromebooks & Tablets for Interactive Lessons
- Optional Study Support elective (LTAC Academy)
- 7th Grade Camp Duncan Trip
- 8th Grade 3 day Washington DC field trip
- Winter Formal Dance
- Up to 10 possible credits before freshman year
- Curriculum path allowing students to capitalize on hundreds of electives
- Eighth Grade Graduation Ceremony
- Monthly parent meetings & newsletter
- Former LTAC student mentor new 7th graders
Note: 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 Art, Computer Science, Drama, Music, Alpha/STEM or Omega/Istoria. All LTAC students are automatically enrolled as freshmen and do not need to reapply to Lane upon entering high school.
LTAC Athletics
The Lane Tech Academic Center competes in the CPS elementary schools sports league.
Fall
- Boysʼ & Girlsʼ Cross Country
- Girlsʼ Volleyball
- Flag Football (Coed)
Winter
- Boysʼ & Girlsʼ Basketball
Spring
- Girlsʼ & Boysʼ Track
- Girlsʼ Soccer
- Girlsʼ Fast Pitch Softball
- Boysʼ Lacrosse
*All LTAC sports are dependent on interest & coach availability
LTAC Clubs
Clubs are sponsored by Lane Tech teachers and typically meet after school. LTAC students can participate in most high school clubs in addition to these LTAC specific clubs:
- Harry Potter Club
- Student Council
- Girls in Engineering, Math, & Science (GEMS)
- Math Team
- Science Olympiad
- National Junior Honor Society
- Battle of the Books
FAQ
*Students in cluster programs do not take the selective enrollment exam and our placed into cluster programs by ODLSS.
In addtion to the long list of course offerings, students can participate in debate, the musical, the fall play, dance team, international days, and many other student activities.
- Middle school model: collaboration between teachers and cross curricular planning
- Academy Course: SEL and Executive Functioning Based Life Skills class
- Multitude of field trips that extend classroom learning
- Former LTAC students as TA's in classes
- Active mentor program: LTAC Senior Leaders
- Fall - 3 sports
- Winter - 3 sports
- Spring - 3 sports
Departments
English & Social Science Departments
The humanities departments engage students both in and out of the classroom. 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. Recent trips in the departmentʼs study abroad program include England, France, Greece, and Costa Rica. Popular Social Science 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 Omega Istoria humanities program provides collaborative History and English classes where students explore various disciplines, human experiences and analyze how the world has been influenced by the arts and humanities.
English Department Video
English Electives
- Black Revolutionary Literature
- AP English Language
- AP English Literature
- Argument & Debate I-III
- Creative Writing I & II
- Introduction to Philosophy
- Journalism (Newspaper) I-III
- Latin American Literature
- Literary Activism
- South Asian Literature
- Sports Communications I & II
- Women in Literature
- Writing Instructors I & II
- Yearbook I & II
Social Science Department Video
Social Science Electives
- Academic Decathlon I, II, III
- AP European History
- AP Human Geography
- AP Macroeconomics
- AP Microeconomics
- AP Psychology
- AP Research
- AP Seminar
- AP United States Government
- AP United States History
- AP World History
- Civics
- Peer Mentorship & Leadership I & II
- Law in American Society
- US History
- World Studies
Music, Art, & Drama
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 animation, photography, printmaking, 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 Art & Music 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.
Art Department Video
Art Electives
- AP Studio Art (Design)
- AP Studio Art: Painting & Drawing
- AP Studio Art: 2-D Design (Photography)
- AP Art History
- Advanced Textiles I & II
- Art I
- Art Film Studies I & II
- Ceramics I and II
- Contemporary Painting
- Creative Studio I
- Drawing & Painting I, II, & III
- Digital Imaging I & II
- Metalsmithing
- Mixed Media Illustration
- Photography I
- Printmaking I & II
- Sculpture
Drama Department Video
Drama Electives
Lane Tech offers four years of Drama, where students study acting, improvisation, play analysis, theatre history, play writing, directing, stagecraft, film and television technique, and play production. We have partnerships with Steppenwolf Theatre and Pegasus Players, and drama students take field trips to see professional plays in Chicago throughout the year. Lane produces four main stage productions each year, including a fall play, winter musical, spring play, and a playwrightʼs festival, in addition to three seasonal Improv shows. These productions are completely extracurricular and require an audition. The Lane Acting Studio (Drama Club) meets every Monday during 9th period. Students learn acting and improvisation skills and perform in talent showcases during the year. The Lane Acting Studio is open to students in grades 7-12.
Drama electives include Drama I, II, III, IV, Improv, Comedy, and Character, and Adaptive Drama
Music Department Video
Music Electives
Music Ensembles
- Beginning, Intermediate, & Advanced Band
- Beginning, Intermediate, & Advanced Chorus
- Beginning, Intermediate, & Advanced Guitar
- Beginning, Intermediate, & Advanced Orchestra
Additional Music Electives
- Sound Engineering
- Hip Hop
- Advanced Music Production
- Beginning, Intermediate, & Advanced Piano
- Ukulele & Songwriting I & II
- World Drumming
- Music Theory
- Adaptive Music Therapy
STEM
Science, Technology, Engineering and MathematicsLane Tech's STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) education initiative provides students with the resources and tools necessary to develop STEM 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 STEM knowledge, investigative skills, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities by providing students with over 50 STEM courses. Students are encouraged to participate in extracurricular 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 STEM competitions.
Alpha STEM Video
Aquaponics
Aquaponics, a 2012 addition to Laneʼs science curriculum, is the symbiotic cultivation of plants and fish in a closed loop ecosystem. At Lane, large tanks of fish provide recycled, nutrient-rich water to an array of organic vegatables, fruits, herbs, and other plants. Aquaponics teaches students about science, sustainability, urban farming, nutrition, data collection, and responsibility. Lane students can take the Aquaponics elective and enjoy an experience that is not available to most urban students.
Computer Science Department Video
Computer Science Electives
- AP Computer Science A
- AP Computer Science Principles
- Artificial Intelligence
- Civil Action through Computer Science
- Computer Programming
- Cyber Security
- Elements of Computer Systems
- Exploring Computer Science
- Innovation and Creation Lab (Makers Lab)
- Media Computation
- Microarchitecture Logic Design
- Physical Computing
- Software Design I & II: Android Apps
- UIC Bridge Program
- Web Development I & II
Mathematics Electives
- AP Calculus AB
- AP Calculus BC
- AP Calculus II
- AP Statistics
- Discrete Math/Business Statistics
- NetMath Calculus I, II, III
- Pre-Calculus
- Trigonometry-Calculus-Statistics
Robotics
The Robotics and Engineering Research lab was remodeled in 2014 and provides students a space to research and design robotic components for continued learning and competition. The robotics program consists of four components: robotics classes, First Tech Challenge (FTC) teams, FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) teams, and FIRST Lego League (FLL) teams. Since itʼs inception, Laneʼs robotics program has excelled, with both FTC teams making it to State and the FRC team making it to the World Championship. The updated space provides students a learning environment that better supports the robotics program.
Science Department Video
Science Electives
- Adaptive Robotics
- Aerospace Engineering
- Alpha STEM Research
- Anatomy & Physiology
- Aquaponics I and II
- Astrochemistry
- Astronomy
- Biochemistry
- Engineering Design
- Environmental Science
- Evolutionary Biology
- Forensic Science
- Genetics
- Horticulture
- Marine Biology
- Neuroscience
- Organic Chemistry
- Robotics I & II
- Science Fitness and Wellness
- Zoology
- AP Biology
- AP Chemistry
- AP Environmental Science
- AP Physics B & C
Physical Education And JROTC
Physical Education or JROTC, which include Health and Drivers Education, is offered 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 JROTC program is based on a military model which emphasizes citizenship and leadership, but does not recruit students for the military. Co-Curricular Teams include Archery, Orienteering, Color Guard, Upperclassman Drill, Freshman Drill, Drum Line, Raider Team, Physical Training Team, Fancy Drill, Exhibition Drill, Academic and Leadership Bowl.
P.E. Department Video
JROTC Department Video
P.E. and JROTC Electives
- P.E. or JROTC 1/Health
- P.E. or JROTC 2/Drivers Ed.
- JROTC 3 - Honors and Regular
- JROTC 4 - Honors and Regular
- Dance
- Leaders in P.E.
- Weight Training
Diverse Learners
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. Inclusion classes are offered in all core subjects.
Cluster Program Department Video
IEP Department Video
Sensory Well-Being Hub
World Languages
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 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
- Spanish
- Spanish for Native Speakers
Department Video
Curriculum
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Omega |
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| 1 | H Omega English I | H Omega English II | Omega AP English Language | Omega AP English Lit | |
| 2 | H Algebra | H Geometry | H Algebra II or Tri or HT | H or AP Math or Science IV | |
| 3 | H Biology | H Chemistry | H or AP Physics | H or AP Humanities Elective | |
| 4 | Omega AP Human Geography | Omega AP European/World His. | Omega AP US History | Omega AP Social Science | |
| 5 | H Language I | H Language II | H or AP Language III | H or AP Senior Elective | |
| 6 | H Fine Arts (2) or CS | H Fine Arts (2) or CS | H Fine Arts (2) or CS | H or AP Senior Elective | |
| 7 | PE I or ROTC I | PE II or ROTC II | AP Capstone: Seminar | AP Capstone: Research | |
Core |
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| 1 | English I: Survey Lit. | English II: Amer. Lit. | English III or AP Language | English IV or AP Literature | |
| 2 | Algebra or Geometry | Geometry or Algebra II-Trig | Algebra II-Trig or Math Elective | Math IV | |
| 3 | Biology | Chemistry | Physics | Science IV | |
| 4 | World Studies or AP Human Geo. | Social Science/Civics | H or AP US History | Language IV or Elective III | |
| 5 | Language I | Language II | Language III | Senior Elective | |
| 6 | Fine Arts (2) or CS | Fine Arts (2) or CS | Fine Arts (2) or CS | Senior Elective | |
| 7 | PE I or ROTC I | PE II or ROTC II | Art or Music Requirement | Senior Elective | |
Computer Science |
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| 1 | English I: Survey Lit. | English II: Amer. Lit. | English III: Brit. Lit. | English IV: World Lit. | |
| 2 | Algebra or Geometry | Geometry or Algebra II-Trig | Algebra II-Trig or Math Elective | Math IV | |
| 3 | Biology | Chemistry | Physics | Science IV | |
| 4 | World Studies or AP Human Geo. | US History | Social Studies III | Art/Music Requirement | |
| 5 | Language I | Language II | Language III | Language IV or Elective | |
| 6 | Exploring Comp. Science | Computer Science I | Computer Science II | Computer Science III | |
| 7 | PE I or ROTC I | PE II or ROTC II | Art/Music Requirement | Senior Elective | |
Art |
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| 1 | English I: Survey Lit. | English II: Amer. Lit. | English III: Brit. Lit. | English IV: World Lit. | |
| 2 | Algebra or Geometry | Geometry or Algebra II-Trig | Algebra II-Trig or Math Elective | Math IV | |
| 3 | Biology | Chemistry | Physics | Science IV | |
| 4 | World Studies or AP Human Geo | Language II | US History | Social Science III | |
| 5 | Language I | Music Requirement | Language III | Language IV or Elective | |
| 6 | Art I(H) | Art II | H III/AP Art | Art IV/AP Art Elective | |
| 7 | PE I or ROTC I | PE II or ROTC II | Junior Elective or AP Art Lab | Senior Elective or AP Art Lab | |
Music |
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| 1 | English I: Survey Lit. | English II: Amer. Lit. | English III: Brit. Lit. | English IV: World Lit. | |
| 2 | Algebra or Geometry | Geometry or Algebra II-Trig | Algebra II-Trig or Math Elective | Math IV | |
| 3 | Biology | Chemistry | Physics | Science IV | |
| 4 | World Studies or AP Human Geo | Language II | US History | Social Studies III | |
| 5 | Language I | Music Theory | Language III | Language IV or Elective | |
| 6 | Music I | Music II | Music III | Music IV | |
| 7 | PE I or ROTC I | PE II or ROTC II | CS Elective | Senior Elective | |
Drama |
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| 1 | English I: Survey Lit. | English II: Amer. Lit. | English III: Brit. Lit. | English IV: World Lit. | |
| 2 | Algebra or Geometry | Geometry or Algebra II-Trig | Algebra II-Trig or Math Elective | Math IV | |
| 3 | Biology | Chemistry | Physics | Science IV | |
| 4 | World Studies or AP Human Geo. | H Language II | US History | Social Studies III | |
| 5 | Language I | Music Theory | H Language III | Language IV or Elective | |
| 6 | Drama I | Drama II | Drama III | Drama IV | |
| 7 | PE I or ROTC I | PE II or ROTC II | CS Elective | Senior Elective | |
α-STEM |
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| 1 | Alpha H English I | Alpha H English II | Alpha AP English Lang. | Alpha AP English Lit. | |
| 2 | Alpha H Biology | Alpha H Chemistry | Alpha H Physics | AP Bio or AP Chem or AP Phys | |
| 3 | Alpha H Algebra | Alpha H Geometry | Alpha H AdvAlg.Trig. or Precalc | H Precalc or AP Stat or AP Calc | |
| 4 | H World Studies | H or AP US History | H or AP World History | AP Language IV | |
| 5 | H Language I | H Language II | H Language III | H Art or Music Requirement | |
| 6 | PE I or ROTC I | AP Env. or H Prin. Eng. | AP or H STEM Elective | AP or H STEM Elective | |
| 7 | H Fine Arts (2) or CS | PE II or ROTC II | H Elective | AP or H STEM Elective |
The above curriculum tracks should be used as a guide for the classes that students will take over the four years of high school. Students meet with their counselors each spring to choose classes for the following school year. Counselors ensure that students are taking the appropriate classes to meet graduation requirements and their individual interests.
Students following any of the curriculum tracks may be part of the AP Capstone Diploma program. Students will take AP Seminar as a junior elective and AP Research as a senior elective, in addition to any other four AP courses over their four years of high school in order to earn the AP Capstone Diploma.
Entering freshmen may take a more advanced math course based on their CPS Algebra Exit Exam score and previous credits received at CPS Academic Centers. Students may also choose to take the placement exam through Lane Tech. Advanced math courses include Honors Advanced Algebra and Geomerty.
Student Life
Social Events
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.
Co-Curricular
Music Performances
Music performance courses at Lane include chorus, orchestra, and band, and each is offered at the beginning, intermediate, and advanced level. The music 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 four years of Drama classes, Lane boasts one of the cityʼs best performing arts programs, with three 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. 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.
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 over 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.
- AAPI Association (Asian-American Pacific Islander)
- ABC (Alliance of boricuas in Chicago)
- Academic Decathlon
- Activism & Education
- Advisory Committee
- African American Club
- Agape Christian Club
- American Sign Language Club
- Anime Club
- Architecture and Interior Design Club
- Art Club
- Artists with Hearts
- Asian American Pacific Islander Cultural Club
- Aspira
- Autonomous Club
- Aztlán
- Baking Club
- Basketball Club
- Battle of the Books
- BIPOC Committee
- Black Student Association
- Book Club
- Boys Ultimate Frisbee
- Broadcast Club
- Business Club
- Calligraphy Club
- Cambodian-Thai Club
- Capital Management
- Care4Kids
- Champions for Change
- Chemistry Club
- Chess Club
- Chinese Club
- Climate Change Club
- Climbing Club
- CodeLab
- Colombian Club
- Community Cleanup Club
- Cradles to Crayons Club
- Crochet club
- Cuban Club
- Cyberstart
- DnD Club
- DREAMer's Club
- Ecuadorian Club
- Environmental Club
- Environmental Thrifting!
- Eritrean & Ethiopian Club
- España Club
- Fashion Club
- Fiber Arts Club
- Filipino Club (Kapamilya Habang Buhay)
- Film Club
- FRC Team 4645: The Chicago Style BotDogs
- French Club
- Future Doctors of Lane
- Gardening Club
- GEMS (Girls in Engineering Math and Science)
- Generation She
- German Club
- Girls Ultimate Frisbee
- Girls Who Code
- Glee Club
- Gospel Choir
- GSA-Gender Sexuality Alliance
- Harry Potter Club
- Hellenic Club
- Helping Hands
- Horror Movie Club
- India Club
- Irish Club
- Israeli Club
- Japanese Club
- Jewish Student Connections
- Just Dance Club
- K-media club
- Key Club
- Know Your Money
- Korean Club
- Lane Buddies
- Lane Games Club
- Lane Tech A Cappella
- Lane Tech Billiards Club
- Lane Tech Competitive Hacking
- Lane Tech eSports
- Lane Tech Figure Skating Club
- Lane Tech Food Pantry Club
- Lane Tech Mock Trial
- Lane Tech Steppers
- Lane Tech Web Design Club
- LGBTQ+ Book Club
- Lithuanian Club
- LT Mariachi Club
- LT Yoga Club
- LTAC Math Team
- Magic the Gathering Club
- Make Good
- March For Our Lives
- Marvel club
- Math Team
- Math Tutors of Lane
- Mental Health Matters
- Middle Eastern Club
- Model UN
- Muslim Club
- National Chinese Honor Society
- National Honor Society
- Nicaraguan
- OLAS
- Pakistani Club
- Palestinian Club
- Paws for Homes
- Peruvian Club
- Photography Club
- Physics Club
- Ping Pong Club
- Plant-Based Empowerment Club
- Poetry club, Slam Poetry competitive team
- Polish Club
- Politics/Philosophy Club
- Polynesian Club
- Real-world web development
- River-Based Ecology
- Rugby Club
- Runners United
- Russian Club
- S.I.S (Sisters in sync)
- Save a Child's Heart Club
- Science Olympiad
- Serbian Club
- South Asian Student Association
- Speak Up, Speak Now
- Sports Medicine and Wellness Club
- Stage Krew
- STEM Tutors
- Student Voice Committee
- Sustainability Club
- Taste of Lane
- Tech Art
- The C.C.lub
- The Star That You Are
- Tri-M Music Honors Society
- Ukrainian Club
- UNICEF Club
- Unity Club
- Urban-Eco Club
- Vietnamese Club
- Watch Party Club
- Word's for Smiles
- Yu-Gi-Oh! Club
College Visits
College Visits are led by Lane teachers and counselors throughout the school year. These trips allow students to see large and small public and private universities across the nation. Students have the opportunity to tour campuses, stay in dorms, and eat in college cafeterias. Students can also meet with Lane alumni and admission personnel.
Some Of The Colleges Lane Graduates Attend Include...
- American Academy of Art
- Arizona State University
- Beloit College
- Benedictine University
- Bradley University
- Chicago State University
- Columbia University
- Concordia University
- Cornell University
- Delaware State University
- DePaul University
- East Carolina University
- Eastern Illinois University
- Florida A & M University
- Georgia State University
- Georgetown University
- Harvard University
- Illinois State University
- Indiana University
- Kansas University
- Knox College
- Loyola University
- Marquette University
- Miami University
- Michigan State University
- Millikin University
- Milwaukee Institute of Art
- Monmouth College
- North Michigan University
- North Park University
- Northeastern Illinois University
- Northern Arizona University
- Northern Illinois University
- Northwestern University
- Ohio Wesleyan University
- Pepperdine University
- Princeton University
- Purdue University
- Saint Louis University
- San Diego University
- Southern Illinois University
- Stanford University
- Syracuse University
- Texas Tech University
- University of Chicago
- University of Illinois
- University of Iowa
- University of Missouri
- University of Southern California
- University of Tampa
- University of Tulsa
- University of Wisconsin
- Vanderbilt University
- Virginia State University
- Washington University
- Western Illinois Univesity
- Yale University
Counseling
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. Mentor led activities for freshmen include a trivia night, Freshmen Connections, orientation, a welcome party, movie night, and a Homecoming tailgate party.
Counseling Department Video
Apply / Contact
For questions regarding testing,
applications, and selection contact:
The Office of Access and Enrollment
773.553.2060
www.cps.edu/oae
Apply at: www.go.cps.edu
LANE TECH COLLEGE PREP
2501 W. Addison St.
Chicago IL 60618
773.534.5400
www.lanetech.org
Director of Admissions
Tara Johnson
773.534.5422
tecarroll@cps.edu