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Orientation Night

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Welcome to Orientation Night at CTC!

Student/Parent Orientation Night
📅 Monday, August 17
🕓 4 to 7 p.m.
📍 Springfield-Clark CTC

Starting at a new school is a big deal — and we know it comes with a mix of excitement, nerves, and a lot of questions. That’s exactly why Orientation Night exists. It's your chance to explore campus, meet your instructors and support staff, and get everything you need to feel Career Ready, College Ready, and Life Ready on day one.

We can’t wait to welcome you into the CTC family — let’s get READY for an amazing year together!

Who Should Attend?

✅ All NEW students
✅ Last year's Jaguar Academy students
✅ Students starting a new career-tech program (even if they attended CTC last year)
👉 Parents/Guardians are encouraged to attend with their student!

Returning students who are staying in the same program do not need to attend — unless they were in Jaguar Academy last year or are switching to a new program.

What to Expect

Orientation Night is a drop-in event — come when it works best for your family, but be sure to allow enough time to visit all the stations. This year’s incoming class is one of our largest yet, so arriving earlier in the evening may help you avoid peak crowds.

You’ll move through campus at your own pace, checking off items like picking up your schedule, visiting your lab, meeting staff, and attending a quick info session called Jaguar Jumpstart — a must-attend session where you’ll learn what makes CTC unique, from uniforms to daily expectations.

⏱️ Heads-up: The longest lines are usually at the Student ID Photo and Fee Payment stations. To save time, we strongly recommend completing all “Get Set Up” tasks before you arrive — things like FinalForms, PaySchools, and ParentSquare can be done online in advance.

🗺️ Finding Your Way: CTC’s campus includes seven buildings — and yes, it can feel a little like a maze at first. But you’re not alone! Look for students stationed in hallways and at key doors. 

Orientation Guide

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🗓 Monday, August 17, 2026
🕓 Drop in anytime between 4:00–7:00 p.m.
📍 Springfield-Clark CTC Campus

Who Should Attend?
✅ Jaguar Academy students entering their first year in a CTC program
✅ Students starting a new career-tech program (even if they attended CTC last year)
👉 Parents/Guardians are encouraged to attend with their student!

Returning students who are staying in the same program do not need to attend — unless they were in Jaguar Academy last year or are switching to a new program.

The image displays the text %22DROP IN 4 - 7 PM%22 in large blue letters against a white background, with various colorful sticky notes in the background posing questions such as %22How long?%22 and %22How many?%22.

🗓 Monday, August 17, 2026
🕓 Drop in anytime between 4:00–7:00 p.m.
📍 Springfield-Clark CTC Campus

What You’ll Do:
👋 Meet your instructors in your program lab
🗓 Pick up your class schedule 📍
Explore the campus and find your classrooms
📸 Smile for your student ID photo!

This evening is all about helping you feel confident and READY to start your CTC journey. Don’t miss it!

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📸 STUDENT ID PHOTOS

😊 Bring your best smile

❌ 🧢 Leave your hats at home!

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🗒️ GET YOUR SCHEDULE

Schedules will be available in your lab program.

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📝 COMPLETE FORMS

We will have computer stations available for you to complete:
😎 Student Forms in FinalForms

🍱 Student meal account setup in PaySchools Central

🗣 Communications account activation in ParentSquare

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🐆 JAGUAR JUMPSTART - 30 Minute New Student Orientation

Jaguar Jumpstart sessions will be held in the Cafeteria. These sessions cover important topics including attendance expectations and convocation requirements.

Session start times:

  • 4:15 p.m.
  • 4:45 p.m.
  • 5:15 p.m.
  • 5:45 p.m.
  • 6:15 p.m.
  • 6:45 p.m.
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💲 PAY SCHOOL FEES

The Treasurer’s Office will be taking payments for school fees.

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👣 WALK YOUR SCHEDULE

Get familiar with CTC and navigate class transitions before your first day of school!

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🤝 MEET YOUR INSTRUCTORS

Career-Tech Lab instructors will be in their lab rooms with your schedule and ready to answer questions!

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🤝 MEET YOUR ACADEMIC TEACHERS

Teachers will be in their classrooms and looking forward to meeting you!

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🤝 MEET YOUR COUNSELOR!

CTC Counselors will be available for questions!

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🐆 MEET JASPER!

Jasper the Jaguar is CTC’s mascot!