Kenilworth is a village of about 2,400 16 miles north of downtown Chicago. While exclusively residential, there are several nearby retail shopping areas in Wilmette. Recreational opportunities include the programs and facilities of the Kenilworth Park District. School children are served by elementary district 38 and New Trier High School District 203. (See below for details on schools).

Transportation needs are served by area highways (I-94/Edens Expwy., I-294/Tri-State Tollway), and major local roads (Lake Ave., Skokie Blvd./U.S. 41, Willow Rd.). Commuter service to downtown is provided by Metra. Travel time to the downtown Chicago station is about 25 minutes (Express). Local bus service is available from PACE. The RTA Travel Info. Number is 1-800-972-7000.

Village Hall: 251-1666. Police Dept.: 847-251-2141 for emergencies. Otherwise, 847-251-2149

Northern Illinois Gas: 847-724-6704 Fire Dept. For emergencies, 847-446-2121

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

Highland Park Hospital: 847-432-8000 Rush North Shore Medical Center: 847-677-9600

Glenbrook Hospital: 847-657-5800 Evanston Hospital: 847-570-2000

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

385 Winnetka Ave.

Winnetka, IL 60093

847-446-7000

School System Statistics: See table below.

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

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

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

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

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

Curriculum/Courses: Basic Math, Algebra, Geometry, Calculus, Trigonometry, Computer Science, Introduction to BASIC, Introduction to PASCAL, Creative Writing, Great Books, Literature & Psychology, Contemporary Writing, Mythology & Man, Journalism, World, American and Modern History, Geography, Political Science, Sociology, Psychology, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Geology, Zoology, Astronomy, Human Anatomy, Environmental Science, Spanish, French, German, Latin, Greek, Japanese, Hebrew, Band, Chorus, Art, P.E.

Note: Certain courses are only available for those in certain ability level groups.

Elective Courses: Algebra, Calculus, Geometry, Trigonometry, Journalism, Creative Writing, Sociology, Psychology, Economics, History of Art, Introduction to American Culture, Cultural Geography, Urban Studies, Philosophy, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Astronomy, Spanish, French, German, Greek, Latin, Hebrew, Band, Chorus, Orchestra, Typing/Word Processing, Accounting/Bookkeeping, Consumer Economics, Business Law, General Business, Marketing & Advertising, Photography, Sculpture, Drawing & Painting, Art Fundamentals, Computer Science.

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

Extras: Field Trips, Hot Lunch, Transportation.

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

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

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

542 Abbotsford Rd.

Kenilworth, IL 60043

847-256-5006

School System Statistics: See table below.

District-Wide Programs: Hot Lunch Program, Special Education, Art Instruction, Music Instruction, P.E. Classes, English as a Second Language (ESL), Foreign Language (Grade 5 & up - Spanish, French, Latin, possible expansion to grades K-4), Computer Literacy, Gifted Program, Early Childhood, Preschool Screening.

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

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

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

Curriculum: Math, Science, Language Arts, Social Studies, Art, Music, P.E, Foreign Language (Grade 5 & up - Spanish, French, Latin, possible expansion to grades K-4).

Extras: Hot Lunch, Field Trips, Transportation.

Special Needs: Gifted Students.

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.

419 Richmond Road

Kenilworth, IL 60043

847-251-1666

Equipment/Physical Features: Outdoor Playground(s), Ice Rink(s), Beach, 10 neighborhood parks.

Parent/Tot & Children's Classes/Leagues/Camps: Basketball (Winter break program at Sears school).

Other Services: Summer Day Camp.