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.

• Boys’ & Girls’ Cross Country
• Boys’ & Girls’ Volleyball
• Flag Football (Coed)
• Boys’ & Girls’ Basketball
• Girls’ & Boys’ Track
• Girls’ Soccer

*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
• Battle of the Books
• Math Team
• National Junior Honor Society
• Science Olympiad