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Mokena Community Guide

Community Overview

Mokena is a largely rural village of about 6,100 35 miles southwest of downtown Chicago. Recreational opportunities include the facilities of the local parks. Most grade school-aged children attend Mokena elementary school district 159 schools, the rest go to district 157C or 161 in Frankfort. Secondary students attend Lincoln-Way High School, district 210. (See below for details on schools).

Transportation needs are served by area highways (I-57, I-80, I-55/Stevenson Expwy., I-94, 294/Tri-State Tollway),and major local roads (U.S. 45/LaGrange Rd., U.S. 30/Lincoln Hwy.). Commuter service to downtown is provided by the Metra Rock Island Line (RI). Travel time to the downtown Chicago station is about 60 minutes. Local bus service is available from PACE. The RTA Travel Info. Number is 1-800-972-7000.

Important Phone Numbers:

Village Hall: 708-479-3900 NICOR: 815-727-6100

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

Fire Dept. For emergencies, 911. Otherwise, 708-479-3900

Police Dept.: 911 for emergencies. Otherwise, 708-479-5371

Public Library: 11327 W. 195th. St. 708-479-9663

Silver Cross Hospital: 815-740-1100 St. Joseph Medical Center: 815-725-7133

New Lenox Medical Center: 815-485-0760 Olympia Fields Osteopathic Hospital: 708-747-4000

Lincoln-Way High School District 210 - School District Report

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

Lincoln-Way High School District 210

1801 E. Lincoln Hwy.

New Lenox, IL 604512

815-485-7650

School System Statistics: See table below.

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

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

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

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

Spanish, French, German, Band, Chorus, Art, P.E.

Curriculum/Courses: Includes (but not limited to) Algebra, Geometry, American History, Western Civilization, Biology, Chemistry.

Elective Courses: Introduction to Theater, Drama Workshop, Band, Orchestra, Beginning Guitar, Beginning Percussion, Beginning Wind Instruments, Photography, Art Fundamentals, Art Studio 1.

Honors/AP Courses: Math, Science, English, Social Studies, Foreign Language, P.E.

Extras: Hot Lunch, Field Trips, Transportation.

Extracurricular: Sports, Chorus, Band, Theater/Drama, School Clubs, Orchestra.IGAP Test Scores (Average): See IGAP Scores Table below.

District Schools:

Lincoln-Way High School Central. Rte. 30, New Lenox, IL 60451, 815-485-7650.

Lincoln-Way High East. Rt. 45 & Colorado Ave., Frankfort, IL 60423, 815-469-9604.

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

Lincoln-Way East High

9-10

2,025

4,273

226

34.2%

65.8%

20.1:1

$6,857

Lincoln-Way Central High

11-12

2,248

4,273

226

34.2%

65.8%

20.1:1

$6,857

IGAP Scores - 10th. Grade Reading-Writing-Math; 11th. Grade Science-Social Studies

Lincoln-Way High School District 210

IGAP Scores - Grade 10

IGAP Scores - Grade 11

Graduation Rate

ACT Composite

Subjects

Reading

Math

Writing

Science

Social Studies

Statewide Averages

228

264

26.2

263

249

81.8%

21.5

District Averages

250

279

27

273

278

90.9%

22.8

School Averages

Lincoln-Way East High

N/A

N/A

N/A

273

278

90.9%

22.8

Lincoln-Way Central High

250

279

27

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

Mokena School District 159 - School District Report

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

Mokena School District 159

11331 W. 195th. St.

Mokena, IL 60448

708-479-3100

School System Statistics: See table below.

District-Wide Programs: Hot Lunch Program, Special Education, Art Instruction, Music Instruction, P.E. Classes, Computer Literacy, Band (Grade 5 & up), Sports ((Grade 5 (basketball) & up)), Chorus (Junior High), Theater/Drama (Junior High), Extracurricular Activities (Junior High), Tutoring, Gifted (Enrichment) Program, PTA.

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

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

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

Extras: Hot Lunch, Field Trips, Transportation.

Special Needs: Gifted students. Tutoring, Enrichment Program provided.

Extracurricular: Sports, Band, Chorus, School Clubs.

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

District Schools:

Mokena Junior High School. 11331 W. 195th. St., Mokena, IL 60448, 708-479-3142.

Mokena Elementary School. 11331 W. 195th. St., Mokena, IL 60448, 815-479-3142

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

Mokena Junior High

6-8

655

2,055

98

85.1%

14.9%

23.5:1

$4,105

Mokena Elementary

K-5

1,400

2,055

98

85.1%

14.9%

23.5:1

$4,105

IGAP Scores - Reading-Math-Writing, 3rd, 6th. & 8th. Grades

Mokena District 159

IGAP Scores - Reading

IGAP Scores - Math

IGAP Scores - Writing

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

279

272

248

324

302

312

20.3

23.6

24.3

School Averages

Mokena Junior High

N/A

272

248

N/A

302

312

N/A

23.6

24.3

Mokena Elementary

279

N/A

N/A

324

N/A

N/A

20.3

N/A

N/A

IGAP Scores - Science-Social Studies, 4th & 7th. Grades

Mokena District 159

IGAP Scores Science

IGAP Scores Social Studies

Grades

4

7

4

7

Statewide Averages

251

260

269

261

District Averages

272

276

291

276

School Averages

Mokena Junior High

N/A

276

N/A

276

Mokena Elementary

272

N/A

291

N/A

Summit Hill District 161 - School District Report

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

Summit Hill District 161

21133 S. 80th. Ave.

Frankfort, IL 60423

815-469-9103

School System Statistics: See table below.

District-Wide Programs: Hot Lunch Program, Special Education, P.E. Classes, Art Instruction, Music Instruction, Computer Literacy, Band (Grade 5 & up), Chorus (Grade 5 & up), Gifted Program, Tutoring (Upper Grades), English as a Second Language (ESL), Sports (Grade 5 & up), Counseling, Early Childhood, Preschool Screening, Full-Day Kindergarten, Learning Centers.

Features: Gym(s), Music Room/Area, Library, Auditorium/Stage, Computer(s)/Computer Lab(s), Cafeteria, Art Room/Area, Outdoor Playground (Grades K-6).

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

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

Extras: Hot Lunch (Bag Lunch), Field Trips, Transportation.

Special Needs: Learning Disabled, Hearing-Impaired, Sight-Impaired, Mildly/Moderately Retarded, Behavior Disordered, Gifted students. Speech Therapy, Counseling, Tutoring (Reading & Math) provided.

Extracurricular: Sports, Band, Chorus.

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

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

Summit Hill Junior High

7-8

475

2,306

112

59.6%

40.4%

22.3:1

$4,259

Arbury Hills Elementary

K-5

422

2,306

112

59.6%

40.4%

22.3:1

$4,259

Walker Intermediate

5-6

666

2,306

112

59.6%

40.4%

22.3:1

$4,259

District Schools (Mokena grade schools only):

Summit Hill Junior High. 20130 S. Rosewood Dr., Frankfort, IL 60423, 815-469-4330.

Arbury Hills Elementary. 19561 S. Beechnut Dr., Mokena, IL 60448, 815-469-2106.

Walker Intermediate. 19900 S. 80th. Ave. Tinley Park IL 60477, 815-469-4330.

IGAP Scores - Science-Social Studies, 4th & 7th. Grades

Summit Hill District 161

IGAP Scores Science

IGAP Scores Social Studies

Grades

4

7

4

7

Statewide Averages

251

260

269

261

District Averages

273

269

298

289

School Averages

Summit Hill Junior High

N/A

269

N/A

289

Arbury Hills Elementary

261

N/A

275

N/A

IGAP Scores - Reading-Math-Writing, 3rd, 6th. & 8th. Grades

Summit Hill District 161

IGAP Scores - Reading

IGAP Scores - Math

IGAP Scores - Writing

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

281

292

283

336

331

358

19.7

24.1

26.3

School Averages

Summit Hill Junior High

N/A

N/A

283

N/A

N/A

358

N/A

N/A

26.3

Arbury Hills Elementary

281

N/A

N/A

331

N/A

N/A

20.3

N/A

N/A

Walker Intermediate

N/A

292

N/A

N/A

331

N/A

N/A

24.1

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

St. Mary School

11409 W. 195th. St.

708-479-3383

K - 8th.

$1260

Noonan Elementary Academy*

19131 Henry Dr.

708-479-8988

PreK - 8th.

$5117

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

Tender Loving Day Care & Preschool

19121 Wolf Rd.

708-479-4881

15 months to 13

6:30 - 6:00

 

Immanuel Lutheran Preschool

10731 W. La Porte Rd.

708-479-5600

3 to 5

9:00 - 2:45

$60 (2x), $70 (3x)

Aunt Nancy's Child Care

20006 Wolf Rd.

708-478-0200

6 weeks to 5

7:00 - 6:15

$150 (I); $137 (T); $130 (2); $119 (P)

St. John's Christian Preschool

11100 2nd. St., P.O. Box 15

708-479-1119

3 to 5

9:00 - 3:00

$65 (2x), $75 (3x).

Recreation

Mokena Park District

10925 LaPorte Rd.

Mokena, IL 60448

708-479-1020

Equipment/Physical Features: Gym(s), Tennis Court(s), Track, Outdoor Playground(s), Sports Fields, Basketball Courts, Sand Volleyball Courts.

Parent/Tot & Children's Classes/Leagues/Camps: Baton, Pom Pon, Basketball, Music, Magic, Canoeing, Arts & Crafts, Ballet, Dance, Science/Nature, Golf, Track & Field, Horseback Riding, Karate, In-Line Skating, Soccer, Tennis, Gymnastics.

Adult Classes/Leagues/Activities: Fitness, Tennis, Volleyball, Basketball.

Special Needs: Physically Handicapped, Developmentally Delayed, Hearing-Impaired, Sight-Impaired, Member of Lincolnway Special Recreation Association (LWSRA), 815-485-9517.

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

Other Services: Preschool, Summer Day Camp.