Harwood Heights is a village of about 7,700 12 miles west of downtown Chicago. The town's border with Chicago gives it access to city amenities such as transportation. Recreational opportunities include the programs of the Norridge Park District. Grade school-aged children attend district 79, 80, and 86 schools. Secondary students attend either Ridgewood High school, district 234, or Maine Township South High, district 207. (See below for details on schools).

Transportation needs are served by area highways (I-90/Kennedy Expwy.), and major local roads (Irving Park Rd., Harlem Ave.). Commuter service to downtown is provided by the CTA at nearby Jefferson Park. Travel time to the downtown Chicago station is about 20 minutes. Local bus service is available from PACE. The RTA Travel Info. Number is 1-800-972-7000.

Important Phone Numbers: Police Dept.: 708-867-4343

Village Hall: 708-867-7200 NICOR: 708-547-6400

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

Fire Dept. For emergencies, 708-453-2128. Otherwise, 708-867-5428

Loyola University Medical Center: 708-216-9000 MacNeal Hospital: 708-795-9100

Westlake Community Hospital: 708-681-3000 Oak Park Hospital: 708-383-9300

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

7500 W. Montrose Ave.

Norridge, IL 60434

708-456-5880

School System Statistics: See table below.

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

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

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

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

Curriculum/Courses: Pre-Algebra, Algebra, Geometry, Calculus, Trigonometry, Informal Geometry, Math Analysis, Business/Consumer Math, Reading & Writing, Language Arts & Skills, American Literature, American & World History, Sociology, Psychology, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Food Science, Environmental Science, Spanish, Italian, Band, Chorus, Art, P.E.

Elective Courses: Applied Communications, Modern Novel, Film Studies, Drama, English Survey, American Literature, Newspaper, Yearbook, Contemporary American Issues, Sociology, Practical Law, Area Studies - Pacific Rim, Area Studies - Non-Western.

Social Studies Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Introduction to Life Science, Earth Science, Principles of Technology, Spanish, Italian, Band, Chorus, Art Survey, Studio Art, Beginning Piano, Beginning Band, Music Tech., Concert Band, Concert Chorus, Jazz Band, Theater Arts, Keyboarding, Information Processing, Applied Economics, Electronic Office Systems, Business Ownership and Concepts, Introduction to Business Marketing, Desktop Publishing, Merchandising, Accounting, Computer Programming, Computer Concepts and Applications. Multimedia Production, Advanced Computer Projects, Hypercard, Exploring Technology Drafting/CAD Technology, Construction Technology, Automotive Technology, Cooperative Office Occupations - Interrelated Careers Career Internship Cooperative Work Training.

Honors/AP Courses: Math, Science, English, American History and Government.

Extras: Hot Lunch, Field Trips, Transportation.

Special Needs: Project Success (PEERS) courses in Math, Science, Social Studies and English. Counseling, Tutoring provided.

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

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

1131 S. Dee Rd.

Park Ridge, IL 60068

847-696-3600

School System Statistics: See table below.

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

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

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

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

Curriculum/Courses: Pre-Algebra, Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Math Analysis, Pre-Calculus, Calculus, Biology, Physical Science, Chemistry, Earth Science, Geology, Physics, English I, II, III, IV, American Studies, World Cultures, History of the Western World, United States History, Government, Computer Science, Oral Communication, Foreign Language, Vocational Education/Business (Introduction to Technology, Drafting, Industrial Drawing, Computer Aided Design/CAD, Auto Service, Auto Fundamentals, Electronics, Carpentry, Home Maintenance, Coop Work Program, Diversified Occupations, Accounting, Airline Reservation Specialist, BASIC Computer Programming, Business Law, Business Math, Computer Applications, Computer Communications, Entrepeneurship, Office Procedures, Office Occupations, Distributive Education), Consumer Education, Intro. to Business, Keyboarding, Art I, II, III, IV, Art Appreciation, P.E.I, II, III, IV, Health

Elective Courses: Composition, American Literature, English Literature, Journalism, World Literature, Writing for Readers, Probability & Statistics, Computer Science, European History, Economics, Modern History, Sociology, Law in American Society, Anthropology, Current Affairs, Design & Materials, Photography, Guitar, Chorus, Band (Beginning, Advanced, Concert, Symphony), Orchestra (Beginning-Intermediate, Concert), Music Theory, Drama, Broadcasting, Technical Theater, Child Care Occupations/Preschool, School-age Child/Parenting, Child Care Occupations - Out-of-school, Child Development/Parenting, Clothing, Foods, Home Economics, Interior Design, Hotel Restaurant/Management, Independent Living, Personality, Behavior and Relationships, Aerobics, Lifeguarding/Water Safety Instructor, Dance, Gymnastics, Fitness, Outdoor Education.

Honors/AP Courses: Math, Science, English, Social Science, Computer Science, Foreign Language (Exam only).

Extras: Hot Lunch, Field Trips, Transportation.

Special Needs: Learning Disabled, Emotionally Disturbed, Behavior Disordered, Hearing-Impaired, Sight-Impaired students. Counseling provided.

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

Maine East High School. 2601 Dempster St., Park Ridge, IL 60068, 847-825-4484.

Maine South High School. 1111 Dee Rd., Park Ridge, IL 60068, 847-825-7711.

Maine West High School. 1755 S. Wolf Rd., Des Plaines, IL 60018, 847-827-6176.

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

4600 N. Oak Park Ave.

Harwood Hgts., IL 60656

708-867-5822

School System Statistics: See table below.

District-Wide Programs: Early Childhood, Art Instruction, Music Instruction, P.E. Classes, Band, Chorus, Gifted Program, Special Education, Computer Literacy, Hot Lunch Program, PTA, Extra-Curricular Activities, Sports, English as a Second Language (ESL), Tutoring (Chapter 1 - Language Arts, Math & Reading - all grade levels; and Before & After-School for Grades 6-8 in areas of weakness), Outdoor Education, grades 5-7.

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

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

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

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

Extras: Hot Lunch, Field Trips, Transportation.

Special Needs: Gifted students. Tutoring (Remedial Reading & Math), Speech Therapy provided.

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

4631 N. Overhill

Norridge, IL 60656

708-457-1244

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

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

Adult Classes/Leagues/Activities: Fitness, Golf, Basketball, Women's Self-Defense, Dance, Arts & Crafts, Piano, Singing Group, Pool, Conversational Spanish, Financial Planning, Swimming, Tennis, Softball.

Senior Adult Classes/Clubs/Services/Programs: Driving, Speakers.

Special Needs: Physically Handicapped, Developmentally Delayed, Hearing-Impaired, Sight-Impaired, Member of West Suburban Special Recreation Association (2915 Maple St., Franklin Park IL 60131, 708-455-2100).

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

Other Services: Preschool, Child Care, Summer Day Camp.