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Informed. Engaged. Active.
Welcome! Here, you'll find any and all the information Lab families need to have a safe and successful school year. We value the active participation of parents and guardians in the life of the school.
Parents/Guardians Portal Login
Having Trouble logging into the portal? Submit a ticket to IS.
eNews
Lab eNews is a digital resource disseminated monthly via email. It shares program information, including updates from the Parents’ Association, division-specific meetings, community activities, and school performances.
Report or Pre-Arrange a Absence
Pre-Arranging an absence in the Middle and High School
requires acknowledgment and approval of parents, students, and faculty
Middle School Pre-Arranged Absence Form High School Pre-Arranged Absence Form
Resources for Student Success
For parents in grades 9–12 who are interested in Lab's collegiate readiness program.
Whether walking or riding, find out the protocols for drop-off and pick-up here.
Before- and after-school childcare for families in Nursery 3 through Grade 8.
For parents of children in the Extended Day program.
How to obtain or replace your Lab ID.
Lab's bookstore service is available to all Grade 5–12 parents. Use code UCLS2024 to access.
Purchase gym uniforms for Grades 6–12. Students are required to have two pairs of shorts and two short-sleeved t-shirts.
Parents, guardians, and caregivers who intend to volunteer in any capacity at Lab during the school year, must complete the mandatory volunteer training.
For those navigating pathways to college. This service is guided by College Counseling with students and parents.
Help with the ins and outs of traveling to campus, where to park, and getting around.
Lab's student information system where you can access grades, classroom schedules, assigned teachers, and school directory.
Everything related to PowerSchool as well as access to Lab's transcript service for those transferring out of Lab or who have graduated from Lab.
Lab's student medical records service—upload all required medical forms, including the forms required for athletics.
Know when to keep your child home from school, what medical forms are required as well as nurse's office hours and locations.
Learning management system used by Grades 4–12 families for classroom work, assignments, school activities, and daily bulletin.
Learning management system used by children Grades N3–Grade 3.
Program of Study
To ensure a well-rounded education for our students, the Laboratory Schools' programs of study serve as a framework for student learning, curriculum guidance, instruction, and assessment. Learn more about the Program of Study for your child's division below.
Tuition and Non-Tuition Billing
Tuition Benefits for University of Chicago Affiliated Families
University of Chicago affiliated employees may be eligible for a tuition remission benefit,
which can help reduce educational costs for themselves or their dependents.
Dining at Lab
Lab partners with HandCut foods to deliver delicious, nutritious food to our students. HandCut Foods develops innovative food service and dining programs that pair wholesome, made-from-scratch nutritious meals together with highly responsive, customizable service. Their K-12 food service programming is developed around the idea that food should be healthy and delicious.
Adding Funds to Your Lab ID with QuickCharge for Middle School and U-High Students
Families can load funds on your student’s Lab ID to make purchases at the Lab Cafe or The Grind Coffee Shop. To do this, please follow the instructions to create and fund a QuickCharge account.
Pre-ordering Lunch at Early Childhood and Lower School with Boonli
Families may load funds to pre-order lunch for their children from a menu that is delivered to child's classrooms. If you choose to participate, please follow instructions to create and fund your Boonli account.
The rolling deadline for placing Boonli orders is three days in advance of the service day. All options available to students are available to employees, including a new salad option.
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