The first step for registered students and their families begins at Orientation, where ETHS staff provide an introduction to the high school and counselors provide an overview of the academic experience.

Orientation for incoming freshmen and new transfer students (grades 10-12) is scheduled as follows:

Monday, August 4
Student Last Name A–F: 9:00am                           
Student Last Name G–M:  1:00pm

Tuesday, August 5
Student Last Name N–Z: 1:00pm
Spanish Session (Student Last Name A-Z): 6:00pm (N112)
Transfer Orientation:  6:00pm (East Cafe)
Freshman Orientation Make-Up Session: 6:00pm (Auditorium)

Orientation lasts approximately three (3) hours. You are welcome to attend the make-up session if there is a scheduling conflict. Registration, including health forms, must be submitted in advance in order to attend.

Orientation Agenda
Welcome Session: Orientation will begin with a brief welcome session in the school auditorium. 

Counselor Sessions: Students/parents/guardians will meet in groups to review important information with their grade-level counselor. Students will be reminded of how to access their class schedules and locker assignments at this time.

Chromebook Pickup: After the counselor sessions, families will be directed to the South Technology Center (STC) where the students will bring their class schedule to receive their District-issued Chromebook and initial training on their device. Please review the 1:1 Digital Learning Initiative webpage for additional information, and plan to spend at least 20 minutes in the STC for this process.

Explore the High School: The orientation concludes with an opportunity for freshmen and their parents/guardians to explore the high school and become comfortable with the layout of the building. Students are encouraged to locate their lockers and try their lock combinations, walk their class schedules, and map out important locations (bathrooms, lunchrooms, libraries, etc.). ETHS Student Ambassadors will be on site throughout the building to help.

During this time, stop by the Main Lobby to purchase ETHS Spirit Wear from the Boosters Club, find out about Community Service opportunities, or talk with Student Activities to learn more about ETHS clubs and organizations. Also, CTA/Ventra Card will be on sale in the Student Accounts Office (H110A).

For some Orientation Frequently Asked Questions and answers, please refer to the Orientation FAQ page.