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

100 S. Brainard Ave.

LaGrange, IL 60525

708-579-6300

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, Summer School, Counseling, Band, Orchestra, Chorus, Special Education, Tutoring, Foreign Language, Computer Literacy.

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

Accreditation: Yes. Regional Accrediting Agency.

Features: Music Room/Area, Art Room/Area, Gym(s), Swimming Pool, 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: Basic Math, Algebra, Geometry, Calculus, Trigonometry, Everyday Math, Computer Science AP, Computer Programming BASIC, Computer Programming PASCAL, Discrete Math, Journalism, Creative Writing, American & World History, Civics, Sociology, Psychology, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Food Science, Environmental Science, Spanish, French, German, Latin, Italian, Band, Chorus, Orchestra, Art, P.E.

Elective Courses: Computer Science AP, Computer Programming BASIC, Computer Programming PASCAL, Discrete Math, Journalism, Creative Writing, Literature (English, World, American), Radio/T.V. Arts, Newspaper, Yearbook, WLTL: Radio Management, Theatre Arts, Improvisation/Mime, Repertory Theater, Stagecraft, Speech, Stage Design & Lighting, Sociology, Psychology, Economics, Global Relations, Current Events, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Food Science, Environmental Science, Spanish, French, Italian, German, Latin, Band, Chorus, Orchestra, Typing/Word Processing, Accounting/Bookkeeping, Automotive, Carpentry, Drafting, Welding, Aviation Technology, Fashion Merchandising, Food & Nutrition, Child Development, Clothing & Textiles, Homes & Interiors, Drawing, Painting, Sculpting, Photography, Film Art, Commercial Design, Contemporary Fabric Design, Exploring the Visual Arts, Jewelry, Computer Science.

Honors/AP Courses: Math, Science, English, History, Foreign Language, Art History, Music Theory, Social Science.

Extras: Hot Lunch, Field Trips, Transportation.

Special Needs: Mildly/Moderately Retarded students. Counseling, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Tutoring, Speech Therapy provided.

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

Lyons Township North. 100 S. Brainard Ave., LaGrange, IL 60525, 708-579-6300.

Lyons Township South. 4900 S. Willow Springs Rd., LaGrange, IL 60525, 708-579-6300.

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

School System Statistics: See table below.

District-Wide Programs: Computer Literacy, Art Instruction, Music Instruction, P.E. Classes, Foreign Language (Grades 7-8), Band (Grades 4-8), Orchestra (Grades 4-8), Gifted Program (Grades 1-8), Special Education (LaGrange Area Dept. of Special Education, & DuPage West Cook Regional Cooperative), Hot Lunch Program, PTA, Extra-Curricular Activities, English as a Second Language (ESL) - Field Park School.

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

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

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

Extras: Hot Lunch, Field Trips, Transportation.

Special Needs: Gifted/Talented students.

Extracurricular: Orchestra, Band, Chorus.

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

McClure Junior High. 4225 Wolf Rd., Western Springs, IL 60558, 708-246-7590.

Field Park Elementary. 4335 Howard Ave., Western Springs, IL 60558, 708-246-7675.

Forest Hills Elementary. 5020 Central Ave., Western Springs, IL 60558, 708-246-7678.

John Laidlaw Elementary. 4072 Forest Ave., Western Springs, IL 60558, 708-246-7673.

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.

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.

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

Parent/Tot & Children's Classes/Leagues/Camps: Arts & Crafts, Music, Instrumental and Vocal Lessons, Reading/Stories, Cooking, Gymnastics, Fitness, Basketball, Volleyball, Soccer, Cheerleading/PomPon, Ice Skating, Tennis, Hockey, Science, Computers, Nature, Dance, Theater, Baseball.

Adult Classes/Leagues/Activities: Ice Skating, Tennis, Volleyball, Basketball, Golf, Bridge, Cross-Country Skiing, Fitness, Horseback Riding, Karate, Dance, Instrumental and Vocal Lessons.

Senior Adult Classes/Clubs/Services/Programs: Fitness, Seniors Group, Trips, Card Games.

Special Needs: Physically Handicapped, Developmentally Delayed, Hearing-Impaired, Sight-Impaired, Member of Southeast Association for Special Parks and Recreation (SEASPAR), 708-960-1144.

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

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