1. Orientation Parent Meeting
August 21, 2017

2. Orientation
Auditorium: Met with division, announcements, proceeded to “classes” with mentors
Reviewed information in folders: Mentor Introduction, Who’s Who at Lane, FAQ’s, counseling and related services, Map, etc.
Scavenger hunt to become familiar with the building
Lock Game- learning to use a combination lock
Schedules distributed- followed in order
Q & A with Mentors, Pinhole Eclipse viewers
Lunch and eclipse on the lawn

3. Quick Start Enter through auditorium turn in forms Yearbook picture
Program station (got schedules today)
If paying fees, go to fee station
School store for optional purchases
If no fees, go to cafeteria (get textbooks, gym uniforms, locks, etc)
Exit out to parking lot

4. First Day of School
Freshmen report to the Auditorium FIRST thing -> announcements & welcome
First Hour- Division
Schedules re-distributed
Locker assignments
Schedule issues?
See Ms. Johnson during lunch period
Ms. Johnson at
Lunch
Free lunch in the cafeteria, on campus

5. Upcoming Events Quick Start- Thursday, August 24th
Football Game at Soldier Field- Friday, August 25th
Welcome Party- Thursday, August 31st
First Day of High School!!!- Tuesday, September 5th

6. Notes AP Human Geography- updated CPS Algebra Exit Exam
Possibility of minor schedule changes- first day
Mentors assist with Gradebook, Quick Start
Ventra cards & Student ID’s will be distributed to students on the first day of school.
Gym uniforms can be exchanged, workbooks, textbooks, etc. will be taken care of throughout the first week
T-shirts available- school store
Teachers will become primary contact

7. Setting Up Parent Portal
Step One: Establishing an Account
From an Internet accessible computer, access OR lanetech.org (parent portal on the main page)
Ignore the Username and Password fields and click on the link labeled Click here to sign up.
This will take you to a Parent Account Signup Page and walk you through a series of prompts
See handout
Student PIN required to link to your account to your student’s records
* Recommended Parent Portal Check every 2-3 days
-kids might claim to have it under control, please just double/triple check for a few months.