10701 Kilpatrick Ave.

Oak Lawn, IL 60453

708-424-2000

School System Statistics: See table below.

District-Wide Programs: Computer Literacy, Art Instruction, Music Instruction, P.E. Classes, Band, Chorus, Sports, Gifted Program, Counseling, Foreign Language, Hot Lunch Program, Extra-Curricular Activities, Special Education, English as a Second Language (ESL).

Features: Art Room/Area, Music Room/Area, Computer(s)/Computer Lab(s), Gym(s), Auditorium/Stage, Outdoor Stadium/Arena,

Library, Cafeteria.

Personnel: Teachers in academic curriculum areas, plus Art, Music, P.E., Library, Vocational Education (including Computer Science), Special Education, Guidance, Social Work, Gifted/Talented, Nurse.

Curriculum/Courses: Math, Science, English, Social Studies, Art, Music, P.E., Vocational Education.

Honors/AP Courses: Math, Science, English, Foreign Language, Social Science, History.

Extras: Hot Lunch, Field Trips, Transportation.

Extracurricular: Sports, Orchestra, Band, Chorus, School Clubs, Theater/Drama.

IGAP Test Scores (Average): See table below.

Eisenhower High. 12700 Sacramento Ave., Blue Island, IL 60406, 708-597-6300.

Richards High School. 10601 Central Ave., Oak Lawn, IL 60453, 708-499-2550.

Shepard High School. 13049 S. Ridgeland Ave., Palos Heights, IL 60463, 708-597-6300.

All IGAP Test Scores are from the '97/'98 school year.

School System Statistics: See table below.

District-Wide Programs: Special Education, P.E. Classes, Art Instruction, Music Instruction, Early Childhood, Computer Literacy, Hot Lunch Program, Gifted Program, Counseling, English as a Second Language (ESL), Sports, Preschool Screening, Before/After-school Care (through Children's World Learning Center at Stony Creek School, 708-385-2045 for information).

Accreditation: Yes. State Department of Education, Regional Accrediting Agency.

Features: Gym(s), Library, Auditorium/Stage, Cafeteria, Computer(s)/Computer Lab(s), Music Room/Area, Art Room/Area, Outdoor Playground (Grades K-5).

Personnel: Teachers in academic curriculum areas, plus P.E., Special Education, Art, Music, Social Work, Guidance, Gifted/Talented.

Curriculum: Math, Science, Language Arts, Social Studies, Art, Music, P.E.

Extras: Hot Lunch, Field Trips, Transportation.

Special Needs: Learning Disabled, Gifted students. Speech Therapy, Counseling, Tutoring provided.

Extracurricular (Middle School): Sports.

IGAP Test Scores (Average): See IGAP Scores Tables below.

Prairie Junior High. 11910 S. Kostner Ave., Alsip, IL 60803, 708-371-3080.

Hazelgreen Elementary. 11751 Lawler Ave., Worth, IL 60482, 708-371-5351.

Lane Elementary. 4600 W. 123rd. Pl., Alsip, IL 60803, 708-371-0720.

Stony Creek Elementary. 11700 S. Kolin Ave., Alsip, IL 60803, 708-371-0220.

All IGAP Test Scores are from the '96/'97 school year).

4300 108th. Place

Oak Lawn, IL 60453

708-371-0080

School System Statistics: See table below.

District-Wide Programs: Hot Lunch Program, Special Education, Preschool Screening, PTA, Early Childhood, (Special Education, and PreKindergarten At Risk 3 & 4 year olds), Art Instruction, Music Instruction, P.E. Classes, Band, (Grades 6-8), Extra-Curricular Activities, Computer Literacy, Sports.

Features: Music Room/Area, Art Room/Area, Library, Cafeteria, Gym(s), Computer(s)/Computer Lab(s), Auditorium/Stage, Outdoor Playground (Grades K-5).

Personnel: Teachers in academic curriculum areas, plus Art, Music, P.E., Special Education, Gifted/Talented.

Curriculum: Math, Science, Language Arts, Social Studies, Art, Music, P.E., Library.

Extras: Hot Lunch, Field Trips, Transportation.

Special Needs: Speech Therapy, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy provided.

IGAP Test Scores (Average): See IGAP Scores Tables below.

Hamlin Upper Grade Center. 12150 S. Hamlin Ave., Alsip, IL 60803, 708-597-1550.

Lawn Manor School. 4300 108th. Pl., Oak Lawn, IL 60453, 708-423-3078.

Meadow Lane Elementary. 118th. & Meadow Lane, Merrionette Park, IL 60655, 708-388-6958.

Editor's Note: Tuition quoted is the weekly rate for full-time care. Codes in parenthesis: I for Infant, T for Toddler, 2 for Age 2, P for Preschool (Ages 2-5 or 3-5), K for Kindergarten, SA for school-age. For part-time preschool programs (2, 3, or 5 mornings or afternoons per week), the tuition quoted is monthly, with 2x, 3x, or 5x in parenthesis to indicate the number of days per week for each program. While we make a reasonable effort to maintain accuracy, we don't guarantee that all information is correct. For any categories that are blank, please call the center for that information.

Equipment/Physical Features: Swimming Pool(s), Outdoor Playground(s), Handicapped Accessible (In Progress), Sports Fields, Tennis Court(s), Gym(s), Ice Rink(s).

Parent/Tot & Children's Classes/Leagues/Camps: Swimming, Soccer, Baseball, Guitar, Piano, Drums, Golf, Fitness, Archery, Tennis, Volleyball, Arts & Crafts, Reading/Stories, Music, Science/Nature, Cooking, First Aid, Cheerleading, Pom Pon, Self-Care, Kung Fu, Gymnastics, Ballet, Dance, Flag Football, Basketball, Softball, Hockey.

Adult Classes/Leagues/Activities: Swimming, Fitness, Golf, Tennis, Guitar, Piano, Drums, Archery, Softball, Flag Football, Kung Fu, Dance, Women's Self-Defense, CPR, Arts & Crafts, Financial Planning, Basketball, Volleyball.

Senior Adult Classes/Clubs/Services/Programs: Fitness, Men's Group, Women's Group, Line Dancing, Poker, Trips, Tours.

Special Needs: Physically Handicapped, Developmentally Delayed, Hearing-Impaired, Sight-Impaired. Member of Southwest Special Recreation Association (SWSRA), 12521 S. Kostner Ave., 708-389-9423.

Special Services: Programs through the South West Special Recreation Association (SWRSA).

Other Services: Summer Day Camp, Preschool, Child Care (for participants in classes & activities).