Winthrop Harbor is a village of about 6,300 45 miles north of downtown Chicago. Exclusively residential, many residents work in nearby towns including Waukegan and Zion. Recreational opportunities include the programs of the Zion Park District, and North Point Marina on Lake Michigan (701 North Point Dr., 847-746-2845) which provides facilities for boating and fishing in the Zion-Winthrop Harbor-Beach Park area and connects via hiking trails to the north unit of Illinois Beach State Park. The village also operates a 38-acre Village Park with facilities for baseball, volleyball, basketball and indoor recreation and meetings. Grade school-aged children attend district 1 schools, while Secondary students go to Zion-Benton Township High School, district 126. (See below for details on schools).

Transportation needs are served by area highways (I-94, I-90), and major local roads (U.S. 41, Rt. 173/Rosecrans Rd., Rt. 137/Sheridan Rd.). Commuter service to downtown is provided by Metra. Travel time to the downtown Chicago station is about 70 minutes (express). Local bus service is available from PACE. The RTA Travel Info. Number is 1-800-972-7000.

Village Hall: 847-872-3846 NICOR: 847-335-9300

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

Fire Dept. For emergencies, 911. Otherwise, 847-872-5957

Police Dept.: 911 for emergencies. Otherwise, 847-872-2131

Public Library: 2400 Gabriel Ave. 847-872-4680

Midwestern Regional Hospital: 847-872-4561 St. Therese Medical Center: 847-249-3900

Condell Medical Center: 847-362-2900 Lake Forest Hospital: 847-234-5600

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

3901 21st. St.

Zion, IL 60099

847-746-1202

School System Statistics: See table below.

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

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

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

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

Curriculum: Algebra, Geometry, Calculus, Reading Improvement, American, Civics, Biology, Chemistry, Spanish, French, International Affairs, Band, Chorus, Art, P.E.

Elective Courses: Calculus, Women in Literature and History, Women's Studies, African. History, Biology, Chemistry, Spanish, French, Weightlifting, Band, Choir, Lake County Area Vocational Center Programs (Child Care, Commercial Food, Cosmetology), Typing/Word Processing, Industrial Arts, Painting, Sculpture, Drawing, Computers.

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

Extras: Hot Lunch, Field Trips, Transportation.

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

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

2309 W. 9th. St.

Winthrop Harbor, IL 60096

847-746-1471

School System Statistics: See table below.

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

Features: Cafeteria, Art Room/Area, Music Room/Area, Gym(s), Outdoor Playground (Grades K-5).

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

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

Extras: Hot Lunch, Field Trips, Transportation.

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

Westfield Junior High. 2309 9th. St., Winthrop Harbor, IL 60096, 847-872-5438.

Spring Bluff Elementary. 628 College Ave., Winthrop Harbor, IL 60096, 847-872-5414.

2400 Dowie Memorial Drive

Zion, IL 60099

847-746-5500

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

Parent/Tot & Children's Classes/Leagues/Camps: Arts & Crafts, Music, Reading/Stories, Science/Nature, Soccer, Gymnastics, Karate, Baton, Basketball, Ice Skating, Hockey, Swimming.

Adult Classes/Leagues/Activities: Sign Language, Karate, Photography, Videography, Pet Obedience Training, Fitness, Arts & Crafts, Dance, Softball, Volleyball, Ice Skating, Hockey, Swimming, Golf.

Senior Adult Classes/Clubs/Services/Programs: Cribbage, Volleyball, Fitness, Pinochle, Square Dancing, Trips.

Special Needs: Physically Handicapped, Developmentally Delayed, Hearing-Impaired, Sight-Impaired, Member of the Special Recreation Association of Round Lake, Lindenhurst and Zion (SRARLZ).

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

Other Services: Winter Day Camp, Preschool, Summer Day Camp.