Hanover Park is a village of about 33,000 30 miles west of downtown Chicago. While mainly residential (with ongoing development on the south side of town) efforts are being made for industrial and commercial development. Hanover Park has an active Park District and four school districts (including the state's two largest after the City of Chicago - Districts 54 & U-46) serve the town's grade school-aged residents. Secondary students attend Glenbard North (district 87) in Carol Stream or Lake Park High (district 108) in Roselle. *See below for details on schools.

Transportation needs are served by area highways (I-90-Northwest Tollway, I-290, Elgin-O-Hare Expressway), and major local roads (North Ave., County Farm Road). Commuter service to downtown is provided by the Metra Milwaukee West Line (MD-W). Travel time to the downtown Chicago station is about 53 minutes (express). Local bus service is available from PACE. The RTA Travel Info. Number is 1-800-972-7000.

Village Hall: 630-372-4200. NICOR: 1-800-382-3112

Commonwealth Edison: 1-800-334-7661 Ameritech (Phone): 1-800-942-8163.

Fire Dept. For emergencies, 911. Otherwise, 630-837-7800

Police Dept.: 911 for emergencies. Otherwise, 630-372-4400

Public Library: 32 Library Lane in Schaumburg, 847-372-7800. (Branch facility at corner of Schick Rd. & Audrey Lane).

Sherman Hospital: 847-742-9800 Hoffman Estates Medical Center: 847-843-2000

St. Joseph Hospital: 847-695-3200 Alexian Brothers Medical Center: 847-437-5500

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

596 Crescent Blvd.

Glen Ellyn, IL 60137

630-469-9100

School System Statistics: See table below.

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

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

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

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

Curriculum/Courses: Applied Math, Pre-Algebra, Algebra, Special (Plane) Geometry, Geometry, Probability & Statistics, Pre-Calculus, Calculus, Computer Programming, College Algebra & Trigonometry, Computer Science, Science Survey, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, World Geography (Global Studies), World History (Global Studies), United States History, United States Government, Consumerism & Media, Economics, Business & the Consumer, Consumer Economics, English 1, 2, 3, 4, Intro. to Speech, Speech with Advanced Technology, Social Studies, P.E, Art, Music, P.E., Foreign Language, Vocational Education.

Electives: Senior Composition, Major British Writers, World Literature, Modern Literature & Composition, Journalism, Creative Writing, Sociology, Modern Issues, Ecology, Psychology, Humanities, French, Spanish, German, Intro. to Theater Arts, Play Production, Film Analysis, Intro. to Radio & Television, Stagecraft, Acting & Directing, Intro. to Art, Cartooning, Drawing, Sculpture & Painting, Printmaking, Commercial Art, Ceramics, Photography, Keyboarding, Word Processing, Business Computer Applications, Computer Concepts, Accounting, Business Law, Business Management, Marketing, Speedwriting, Business Internships

Honors/AP Courses: Part of ACHIEVE program for gifted/talented students, includes a Humanities course providing an interdisciplinary study of Western culture.

Extras: Hot Lunch, Field Trips, Transportation.

Special Needs: Physically Handicapped, Gifted/Talented students. Counseling provided.

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

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

District Schools (Glenbard North only included)

Glenbard North High. 990 Kuhn Rd., Carol Stream, IL 60188, 630-653-7000.

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

600 S. Medinah Rd. (East)/500 W. Bryn Mawr (West)

Roselle, IL 60172

630-529-4500

School System Statistics: See Table below.

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

IGAP Test Scores (Average): See IGAP Score Table Below.

Accreditation: Yes. Regional Accrediting Agency (North Central Association of Colleges & Secondary Schools - NCACSS), State Department of Education.

Features: Applied Technology Center, Music Room/Area, Computers/Computer Lab(s), Library, Auditorium/Stage, Gym, Cafeteria, Art Room/Area.

Personnel: Teachers in academic curriculum areas, plus Vocational Education, Art, Music, Special Education, Guidance, P.E., Library.

Curriculum/Courses: Algebra, Geometry, Journalism, Speech/Debate, U.S. & World History, Psychology Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Spanish, French, German, Band, Chorus, Home Economics, Industrial Technology, Vocational Education (including courses at DAVEA Career Center).

Honors/AP Courses: History (American & European), American Government, Psychology, Science, Math, Foreign Language (Spanish, German), English, Computer Science.

Extras: Hot Lunch, Field Trips, Transportation.

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

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

5540 Arlington Dr. E.

Hanover Park, IL 60103

630-894-2250

School System Statistics: See table below.

District-Wide Programs: Hot Lunch Program, Special Education, P.E. Classes, English as a Second Language (ESL), Art Instruction, Music Instruction.

Features: Gym(s), Library, Auditorium/Stage, Cafeteria, Music Room/Area, Art Room/Area.

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

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

Extras: Hot Lunch, Field Trips, Transportation.

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

District Schools (Hanover Park only):

Springwood Junior High. 5540 Arlington Dr. E., Hanover Park, IL 60103, 630-893-8900.

Greenbrook Elementary. 5208 Arlington Ctr., Hanover Park, IL 60103, 630-289-8130.

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

524 E. Schaumburg Rd.

Schaumburg, IL 60194

847-885-6700

School System Statistics: See table below.

District-Wide Programs: Foreign Language (Pilot after-school program at Collins School - paid for by parents, run by International Educational Systems - IES., - French, Spanish & Japanese offered.) Chorus, Orchestra, Band, Before & After-School Care, Art Instruction, PTA, Early Childhood, Music Instruction, P.E. Classes, Extra-Curricular Activities, Gifted Program, Partnership Programs, Counseling, Hot Lunch Program, Special Education, English as a Second Language (ESL), Computer Literacy.

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

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

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

Extras: Field Trips, Transportation, Hot Lunch, Before & After-School Care (Grades K-6). Before-School Care Sites: Armstrong, Blackwell, Dirksen, Campanelli, Churchill, Collins, Enders-Salk, Link, Muir, Hoover. After-School Care Sites - Aldrin, Armstrong, Blackwell, Campanelli, Churchill, Collins, Enders-Salk, Fairview, Muir, Stevenson. Bus Service provided to and from sites from the other elementary schools.

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

District Schools (Hanover Park grade schools only):

Jane Addams Junior High. 700 Springsguth Rd. Schaumburg, IL 60193, 847-307-2110.

Robert Frost Junior High. 320 W. Wise Rd., Schaumburg, IL 60193, 847-307-2120.

Helen Keller Junior High. 820 Bode Rd., Schaumburg, IL 60194, 847-885-6530.

Eisenhower Junior High. 800 W. Hassell Rd., Hoffman Estates, IL 60195, 847-885-6760.

Mead Junior High. 1765 Biesterfield Rd., Elk Grove Village, IL 60007, 847-307-2100.

Anne Fox Elementary. 1035 Parkview Dr., Hanover Park, IL 60103. 630-837-2430

Hanover Highlands Elementary. 1451 Cypress Ave., Hanover Park, IL 60103, 630-837-3737.

Albert Einstein Elementary. 1100 Laurie Lane, Hanover Park, IL 60103, 630-289-1600

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

355 E. Chicago St.

Elgin, IL 60120

847-888-5000

School System Statistics: See tables below.

District-Wide Programs: Special Education, Gifted Program, Foreign Language, (High School), Counseling, Tutoring, Early Childhood (Developmental Preschool), Music Instruction, Art Instruction, P.E. Classes, Outdoor Education, Band (Middle & High School), Orchestra, (Middle & High School), Chorus (Middle & High School), Sports (Middle & High School), Extra-Curricular Activities, Computer Literacy, Hot Lunch Program, Planetarium/Observatory, Educational Radio Station, Adult Education, Alternative Education (High School), English as a Second Language (ESL).

Features (High School Level): Music Room/Area, Art Room/Area, Computer(s)/Computer Lab(s), Gym(s), Library, Outdoor Stadium/Arena, Cafeteria, Auditorium/Stage, Swimming Pool.

Features (Middle Level): Music Room/Area, Gym(s), Library, Auditorium/Stage, Cafeteria, Art Room/Area, Computer(s)/Computer Lab(s).

Personnel (High School Level): Teachers in academic curriculum areas, plus Art, Music, P.E., Library, Vocational Education, Guidance, Special Education, Social Work, Nurse.

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

Curriculum/Courses (High School Level): Basic Math, Algebra, Geometry, Calculus, Trigonometry, Computer Science, Refresher Math, Journalism, Creative Writing, American & World History, Civics, Anthropology, Sociology, Psychology, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Geology, General Science, Basic Science, Environmental Science, Spanish, French, German, Latin, Band, Chorus, Orchestra, Music Theory & Appreciation, Art, P.E.

Curriculum (Middle Level): Math, Science, Language Arts, Social Studies, Music, P.E., Library, Applied Arts in 7th grade (Home Economics, Industrial Education, Art). Seventh Grade - rotate through speech, reading & general music, can substitute band and orchestra for the speech or reading segment. Eighth Grade - choice of two electives from among art, chorus, band, orchestra, speech, reading, industrial arts and home economics.

Curriculum (Elementary Level): Math, Science, Language Arts, Social Studies, Art, Music, P.E., Library.

Elective Courses (High School Level): Algebra, Calculus, Geometry, Trigonometry, Journalism (Newspaper), CreativeWriting, Acting, Speech, Debate, Yearbook, Children's Theatre Workshop, Fundamentals of Grammar, Anthropology, Sociology, Psychology, World Geography, Introduction to Law, Today's Problems, Current World Problems, Student Leadership, International Relations, Career Planning, Spanish, French, German, Latin, Band, Chorus, Orchestra, Drawing, Painting, Ceramics, Photography, Exploratory Art, Printmaking, Fundamentals of Design.

Honors/AP Courses (High School Level): Math, Science, English, Foreign Language, History, Social Science.

Extras: Hot Lunch, Field Trips, Transportation.

Special Needs: Physically Handicapped, Learning Disabled, Mildly/Moderately Retarded, Behavior Disordered, Hearing-Impaired, Sight-Impaired, Gifted students. Speech Therapy, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Tutoring, Counseling provided.

Extracurricular (High School Level): Sports, Theater/Drama, Orchestra, Band, Chorus, School Clubs.

Extracurricular (Middle Level): Sports, Orchestra, Band, Chorus, School Clubs.

Elgin High School 1200 Maroon Dr., Elgin, IL 60120, 847-888-5100.

Larkin High School 1475 Larkin Ave., Elgin, IL 60120, 847-888-5200.

Streamwood High 701 W. Schaumburg Rd., Streamwood, IL 60107, 847-213-5500.

Bartlett High School 701 Schick Rd., Bartlett, IL 60103, 630-372-4680

Academic Performance: No data available yet due to recent opening of this school.

Abbott Middle 949 Van St., Elgin, IL 60123, 847-888-5160.

Ellis Middle 225 S. Liberty St., Elgin, IL 60120, 847-888-5151

Kimball Middle 451 N. McClean Blvd., Elgin, IL 60123, 847-888-5290.

Larsen Middle 665 Dundee Ave., Elgin, IL 60120, 847-888-5250.

Tefft Middle 1100 Shirley Ave., Streamwood, IL 60107, 847-213-5540.

Canton Middle 1100 Sunset Circle, Streamwood, IL 60107, 847-213-5525.

Horizon Elementary 1701 Greenbrook Blvd., Hanover Park, IL 60103, 847-213-5570.

Laurel Hill Elementary 1350 Wing St., Hanover Park, IL 60103, 847-213-5580.

Ontarioville Elementary Elm & Center Streets, Hanover Park, IL 60103, 847-837-8215.

Parkwood Elementary 2150 Laurel Ave., Hanover Park, IL 60103, 847-289-2150.

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

4N570 Gary Ave.

Bartlett, IL 60103

630-462-8900

School System Statistics: See table below.

District-Wide Programs: Hot Lunch Program, Special Education, P.E. Classes, Early Childhood (Special Education), Counseling, Gifted Program (Grades 5-8), Computer Literacy, Tutoring (Remedial Reading), English as a Second Language (ESL), Art Instruction, Music Instruction, Band (Junior High), Chorus (Junior High), PTA, Preschool Screening.

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

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

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

Extracurricular: After-School Activities.

Extras: Hot Lunch Field Trips, Transportation.

IGAP Test Scores (Average): See IGAP Score tables below.

Stratford Junior High. 251 Butterfield Dr., Bloomingdale, IL 60108, 630-980-9898

Jay Stream Middle School. 283 El Paso Lane, Carol Stream, IL 60188, 630-462-8940.

Elsie Johnson Elementary. 1380 Nautilus Lane, Hanover Park, IL 60103, 847-462-8930

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.

1919 Walnut Ave.

Hanover Park, IL 60103

847-837-2468

Equipment/Physical Features: Swimming Pool(s), Sports Fields, Gym(s), Tennis Court(s), Outdoor Playground(s), Computer(s).

Parent/Tot & Children's Classes/Leagues/Camps: Swimming, Soccer, Softball, Baseball, Fitness, Tennis, Arts & Crafts, Music, Reading/Stories, Gymnastics, Ballet, Dance, Karate, Basketball, Computers, Golf.

Adult Classes/Leagues/Activities: Swimming, Fitness, Tennis, Racquetball, Dance, CPR, First Aid, Volleyball, Basketball, Pet Obedience Training, Karate, Arts & Crafts, Golf.

Senior Adult Classes/Clubs/Services/Programs: Men's Group, Women's Group, Golf, Fitness.

Special Needs: Physically Handicapped, Developmentally Delayed, Hearing-Impaired, Sight-Impaired, Member of Special Recreation Association.

Special Services: Adapted Materials, Remedial Help, Adapted Equipment.

Other Services: Preschool, Child Care (while parents attend class).