Incoming Freshman Information Night

  • Evanston Township High School invites prospective eighth grade students and their families to attend Incoming Freshman Information Night (IFIN). Information Night is designed for "Future Wildkits" to gather information and to learn more about the high school and the transition process.

    Prospective students and their families will receive a brief overview of ETHS and the freshman transition calendar of important events, and have the opportunity to attend a couple of the many breakout sessions and activities, please see agenda below.

    This event is open to all prospective District 65, private/parochial, or home school 8th grade students and their families. No pre-registration is required. Incoming Freshman Information Night guests should plan to arrive between 6:30-6:50pm to find parking. The Registrar's Office will be available at this time for online registration and required document submission.

     

    Incoming Freshman Information Night Agenda

    7:00 – 7:20pm

    ETHS Overview – Auditorium, A100

    7:30 – 8:00pm

     

     

     Session 1

    • Freshman Schedule – Auditorium, A100
    • Private, parochial and home school transition – Little Theatre, A125
    • Family Resources (parents/guardians) – North Community Room, N112
    • Student Connections (students only) - Beardsley Gym, G150
    • Recursos del idioma español a cargo de la Enlace Latino de ETHS - Salón E112

    8:10 – 8:40pm

    Session 2

    • Freshman Schedule - Auditorium, A100
    • Private, parochial and home school transition – Little Theatre, A125
    • Family Resources (parents/guardians) – North Community Room, N112
    • Student Connections (students only) - Beardsley Gym, G150
    • Recursos del idioma español a cargo de la Enlace Latino de ETHS - Salón E112

    7:30 – 9:00pm
     

    Wildkit Welcome – East Cafeteria, E120

    Meet & greet with the ETHS principal, student and parent ambassadors, administrators, and staff to ask questions or learn more about clubs, activities, and the high school experience.

    Registration – Room S127

    Registration documents (residency & original birth certificate) may be dropped off in S127 during the evening. For assistance with completing online registration, call 847-424-7008 to schedule an appointment in the Welcome Center.

    Freshman Schedule – Auditorium, A100

    The purpose of this session is to generally inform parents about the freshman curriculum and provide an overview of what a student schedule may look like.  

    Self-guided tours of the high school – Main Lobby 

    Stop by to learn how to access and navigate the ETHS Virtual Tour. Families who are interested in a comprehensive tour may sign up online for a Campus Tour Day.

    Private, parochial and home school transition – Little Theatre, A125

    The purpose of this session is to have a conversation to address the questions and concerns of families whose children who have been educated in a private, parochial, or home school setting.

    Family Resources (parents/guardians) – North Community Room, N112

    In this session, parents/guardians will meet the team of counselors, and the academic advisor, social worker, psychologist, and dean who will be involved in problem solving and supporting families. Learn more about resources available to families and speak with members of the team and current ETHS parents/guardians to ask questions about the high school experience.

    Student Connections (students only) – Beardsley Gym, G150

    Students have the opportunity to talk to current Wildkits to ask questions or learn more about clubs, activities, and the high school experience. Brief, self-guided tours of the building are available during the evening.

    Recursos del idioma español a cargo de la Enlace Latino de ETHS – Salón E112

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  • PLEASE NOTE – All public events at ETHS may be photographed and filmed. By entering the premises, you agree and understand that your image may appear in photographs and/or film promoting Evanston Township High School.