Glenwood Community Guide
Community Overview
Glenwood is a village of about 6,500 23 miles south of downtown Chicago. Recreational opportunities include the programs of the Park District. Grade school-aged children attend schools in district 167, while secondary students go to Bloom Township High School, district 206 or Homewood-Flossmoor High School, district 233 (See below for details on schools).
Transportation needs are served by area highways (I-294/Tri-State Tollway, I-394/Calumet Expwy.), and major local roads (Rte. 83). Commuter service to downtown is provided by the Metra Electric Line (ME) in Flossmoor or the South Shore train in Hammond. Travel time to the downtown Chicago station is about 38 minutes (express). Local bus service is available from PACE. The RTA Travel Info. Number is 1-800-972-7000.
Important Phone Numbers:
Village Hall: 708-758-9100 NICOR: 708-756-5100
Commonwealth Edison: 1-800-334-7661 Ameritech (Phone): 1-800-942-8163.
Fire Dept.: For emergencies, 911. Otherwise, 708-756-6102
Police Dept.: For emergencies, 911. Otherwise, 708-758-6071
South Suburban Hospital: 708-799-8000 Christ Hospital & Medical Center: 708-425-8000
Olympia Fields Hospital: 708-747-4000 Ingalls Hospital: 708-333-2300
Homewood-Flossmoor High School District 233 - School District Report
All IGAP Test Scores are from the '97/'98 school year.
Homewood-Flossmoor High School District 233
999 Kedzie Ave.
Flossmoor, IL 60422
708-799-3000
School System Statistics
: See table below.District-Wide Programs: Extra-Curricular Activities, Sports, Early Childhood (Preschool for 3 & 4 year olds), Gifted Program, Foreign Language, Special Education, Art Instruction, Music Instruction, P.E. Classes, Band, Orchestra, Chorus, Counseling, Computer Literacy, English as a Second Language (ESL).
IGAP Test Scores (Average): See table below.
Features
: Computer(s)/Computer Lab(s), Music Room/Area, Art Room/Area, Swimming Pool, Library, Gym(s), Outdoor Stadium/Arena, Cafeteria, Auditorium/Stage.Personnel: Teachers in academic curriculum areas, plus Art, Music, P.E., Vocational Education, Special Education, Guidance, Social Work, Library, Nurse, Gifted/Talented.
Curriculum/Courses
: English: Speech, Composition, English I,II,III IV. Science: Biology, Physical Science, Chemistry, Physics, Geology & Astronomy, Microbiology, Clinical Chemistry, Plants & Animals. Math: Essential Math, Consumer Math, Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Statistics & Probability, Calculus & Discrete Math, Computer Programming - Basic & Pascal. Social Science/History: Western Civilization, United States History, Economics, African American History, Psychology, Sociology, Spanish, French, German. Music: Chorus, Orchestra, Band, Percussion Ensemble. Business: Computer Keyboarding, Computer Applications, Introduction to Business, Applied Business, Marketing, Accounting, Business & Personal Law. Home Economics: Foods, Clothing, Interior Design, Parenthood Education, Child Development, Nursery School Practicum, Fashion Merchandising, Contemporary Living. Industrial Arts: Drafting, Architectural Drawing, Mechanical Drawing, Engineering Graphics, Computers in Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Machine Shop, Welding, Machine Tools, Intro. to Small Engines, Small Engine Repair, Automotives. Physical Education: Swimming, Soccer, Tumbling, Weight Training, Basketball, Pickleball, Badminton, Wallyball, Field Hockey, Touch Football, Dance, Floor Hockey, Track & Field. Art: Drawing, Painting, Sculpture, Ceramics.Note: Some of these courses are electives. Students earning a B or higher in some of the Business, Industrial Arts, and Home Economics Courses are eligible for articulated credit at Prairie State College. Coop. Education Programs are available in all three of these curriculum areas.
Elective Courses
: Journalism, Theater, Broadcasting, Debate, Band, Chorus, Orchestra.Extras: Hot Lunch, Field Trips, Transportation.
Special Needs: Learning Disabled, Mildly/Moderately Retarded, Behavior Disordered students. Tutoring provided.
Extracurricular: Band, Orchestra, Sports, Theater/Drama, School Clubs, Chorus.
Web Site Address: http://www.ecnet.net/users/gsu0039/hf/hfhome/hfgen.html
School System Statistics
School Name |
Grade Levels |
Enrollment - School/District |
Number of teachers (district) |
District % teachers with Bach. Degree only |
District % teachers with Master's & above Degree |
District Ave. - Pupil/ Teacher Ratio |
District Per-Pupil Cost |
|
Homewood-Flossmoor High |
9-12 |
2,370 |
2,370 |
137 |
20.2% |
79.8% |
18.8:1 |
$11,006 |
IGAP Scores - 10th. Grade Reading-Writing-Math; 11th. Grade Science-Social Studies
Homewood-Flossmoor High School District 233 |
IGAP Scores - Grade 10 |
IGAP Scores - Grade 11 |
Graduation Rate |
ACT Composite |
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Subjects |
Reading |
Math |
Writing |
Science |
Social Studies |
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Statewide Averages |
228 |
264 |
26.2 |
263 |
249 |
81.8% |
21.5 |
District Averages |
258 |
307 |
28.2 |
290 |
297 |
96.6% |
22.5 |
School Averages |
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Homewood-Flossmoor High |
258 |
307 |
28.2 |
290 |
297 |
96.6% |
22.5 |
Bloom Township School District 206 - School District Report
All IGAP Test Scores are from the '97/'98 school year.
Bloom Township School District 206
100 W. 10th.
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
708-755-7010
School System Statistics
: See table below.District-Wide Programs: P.E. Classes, Special Education, Hot Lunch Program, Art Instruction, Music Instruction, Foreign Language, Sports, Counseling, Vocational Education.
Features: Gym(s), Cafeteria, Library, Auditorium/Stage, Music Room/Area, Art Room/Area, Computer(s)/Computer Lab(s), Outdoor Stadium/Arena.
Personnel: Teachers in academic curriculum areas, plus P.E., Art, Music, Special Education, Guidance, Vocational Education.
Curriculum: Math, Science, Language Arts, Social Studies, Art, Music, P.E., Vocational Education.
Extras: Hot Lunch, Field Trips, Transportation.
Extracurricular: Sports, School Clubs.
IGAP Test Scores (Average): See IGAP Scores Table below.
District Schools:
Bloom High School. 101 W. 10th. St., Chicago Heights, IL 60411, 708-755-1122.
Bloom Trail High School. Sauk Trail & Cottage Grove, Chicago Heights, IL 60411, 708-758-7000.
School System Statistics
School Name |
Grade Levels |
Enrollment - School/District |
Number of teachers (district) |
District % teachers with Bach. Degree only |
District % teachers with Master's & above Degree |
District Ave. - Pupil/ Teacher Ratio |
District Per-Pupil Cost |
|
Bloom High |
9-12 |
1,382 |
2,753 |
155 |
36.1% |
63.9% |
23.4:1 |
$9,697 |
Bloom Trail High |
9-12 |
1,371 |
2,753 |
155 |
36.1% |
63.9% |
23.4:1 |
$9,697 |
IGAP Scores - 10th. Grade Reading-Writing-Math; 11th. Grade Science-Social Studies
Bloom Twp. High School District 206 |
IGAP Scores - Grade 10 |
IGAP Scores - Grade 11 |
Graduation Rate |
ACT Composite |
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Subjects |
Reading |
Math |
Writing |
Science |
Social Studies |
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Statewide Averages |
228 |
264 |
26.2 |
263 |
249 |
81.8% |
21.5 |
District Averages |
176 |
203 |
23.5 |
219 |
204 |
65% |
19 |
School Averages |
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Bloom High |
192 |
203 |
23.6 |
204 |
182 |
58.7% |
18.7 |
Bloom Trail High |
157 |
203 |
23.5 |
241 |
238 |
72.6% |
19.3 |
Brookwood School District 167 - School District Report
All IGAP Test Scores are from the '97/'98 school year.
Brookwood School District 167
201 Glenwood-Dyer Rd.
Glenwood, IL 60425
708-758-5190
School System Statistics
: See table below.District-Wide Programs: Foreign Language (French), Early Childhood (PreK - at risk), Health & Drug Prevention Curriculum, D.A.R.E. drug education program, Carnegie model middle school programs, Computer/tech. assisted instruction, teacher mentoring, multicultural curriculum (K - 8th., teacher developed), Reading Recovery, Hot Lunch Program, Special Education, P.E. Classes, Art Instruction, Music Instruction, English as a Second Language (ESL), Sports (Grade 5 & up), Extra-Curricular Activities (Grade 5 & up), Preschool Screening, Computer Literacy, Band, Chorus.
Features
: Gym(s), Library, Auditorium/Stage, Cafeteria, Music Room/Area, Art Room/Area, Computer(s)/Computer Lab(s), Outdoor Playground (Grades K-6).Personnel: Teachers in academic curriculum areas, plus P.E., Special Education, Art, Music, Library, Social Work, Guidance, Nurse, Gifted/Talented.
Academic Performance: IGAP Test Scores (Average): See IGAP Scores Tables below.
Curriculum
: Math, Science, Language Arts, Social Studies, Art, Music, P.E.Extras: Hot Lunch, Field Trips, Transportation.
Special Needs: Learning Disabled, Gifted/Talented students. Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Counseling provided.
Extracurricular: Band, Chorus, Sports.
IGAP Test Scores (Average)
: See IGAP Scores Tables below.District Schools:
Brookwood Junior High
. Glenwood-Lansing Rd., Glenwood, IL 60425, 708-758-5252.Brookwood Intermediate. Glenwood-Dyer Rd., Glenwood, IL 60425, 708-758-5350.
Hickory Bend Elementary. 191st E. Ingleside, Glenwood, IL 60425, 708-758-4520.
Longwood Elementary. Longwood Dr. Ext. Holly Ct., Glenwood, IL 60425, 708-757-2101.
School System Statistics
School Name |
Grade Levels |
Enrollment - School/District |
Number of teachers (district) |
District % teachers with Bach. Degree only |
District % teachers with Master's & above Degree |
District Ave. - Pupil/ Teacher Ratio |
District Per-Pupil Cost |
|
Brookwood Junior High |
7-8 |
247 |
1,186 |
75 |
68.6% |
31.4% |
18.3:1 |
$6,246 |
Brookwood Middle |
5-6 |
263 |
1,186 |
75 |
68.6% |
31.4% |
18.3:1 |
$6,246 |
Longwood Elementary |
PK-4 |
368 |
1,186 |
75 |
68.6% |
31.4% |
18.3:1 |
$6,246 |
Hickory Bend Elementary |
PK-4 |
308 |
1,186 |
75 |
68.6% |
31.4% |
18.3:1 |
$6,246 |
IGAP Scores - Reading-Math-Writing, 3rd, 6th. & 8th. Grades
Brookwood District 167 |
IGAP Scores - Reading |
IGAP Scores - Math |
IGAP Scores - Writing |
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Grades |
3 |
6 |
8 |
3 |
6 |
8 |
3 |
6 |
8 |
Statewide Averages |
246 |
248 |
237 |
287 |
282 |
290 |
18.7 |
22.6 |
24.5 |
District Averages |
237 |
231 |
231 |
291 |
256 |
271 |
18.8 |
22.2 |
24.8 |
School Averages |
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Brookwood Junior High |
N/A |
N/A |
231 |
N/A |
N/A |
271 |
N/A |
N/A |
24.8 |
Brookwood Middle |
N/A |
231 |
N/A |
N/A |
256 |
N/A |
N/A |
22.2 |
N/A |
Longwood Elementary |
235 |
N/A |
N/A |
276 |
N/A |
N/A |
18 |
N/A |
N/A |
Hickory Bend Elementary |
240 |
N/A |
N/A |
311 |
N/A |
N/A |
19.9 |
N/A |
N/A |
IGAP Scores - Science-Social Studies, 4th & 7th. Grades
Brookwood District 167 |
IGAP Scores Science |
IGAP Scores Social Studies |
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Grades |
4 |
7 |
4 |
7 |
Statewide Averages |
251 |
260 |
269 |
261 |
District Averages |
234 |
243 |
259 |
241 |
School Averages |
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Brookwood Junior High |
N/A |
243 |
N/A |
241 |
Longwood Elementary |
219 |
N/A |
242 |
N/A |
Hickory Bend Elementary |
245 |
N/A |
272 |
N/A |
Private Schools
Editor's Note
: Annual tuition quoted in this table is for one child, Full-day Kindergarten (if available)/Grades 1-8 for Elementary Schools and Grades 9-12 for High Schools. For Catholic Schools, annual tuition quoted is for parishioners. For other denominations, annual tuition quoted is for members (whenever there is a difference between member/nonmember tuition). Any school with an asterisk (*) offers before- and/or after-school care. While we make a reasonable effort to maintain accuracy, we don't guarantee that all information is correct.
Name |
Address |
Phone |
Grade Levels |
Tuition |
Glenwood School for Boys |
187th. & Halsted |
708-754-0175 |
2nd. - 8th. |
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Child Care & Preschool Programs
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.
Name |
Address |
Phone |
Ages Enrolled |
Hours |
Tuition |
Gingerbread House Child Care |
1125 E. 194th. Pl. |
708-754-6678 |
2 to 5 |
7:00 - 5:30 |
$95 (+$5.00 for children in diapers). |
Clark's Child Development Center |
450 W. 194th. St. |
708-754-8540 |
6 weeks to 8 |
6:00 - 6:00 |
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