Sample Composite Community Guide

Community Overview

Addison is a village of about 32,000 20 miles west of downtown Chicago. The town has an active Park District program. The town has a variety of manufacturing, warehousing and distribution companies. Grade schoolchildren attend district 4 schools, while secondary students are served by district 88. (See below for details on schools).

Transportation needs are served by area highways ((Eisenhower Expwy. - I-290, Tri-State (I-294), North/South Tollway (I-355), East-West Tollway (I-88)) and major local roads (Lake St, North Ave. Rt. 53/Rohlwing Rd., and Army Trail Rd.). Commuter service to downtown is provided by Metra at the Wood Dale station of the Milwaukee District Western (MD-W) line. Travel time to the downtown Chicago station is about 35-45 minutes. Local bus service is available from PACE. The RTA Travel Info. Number is 1-800-972-7000. Metra has schedule and ticket information online at www.metrarail.com.

Important Phone Numbers:

Village of Addison: 630-543-4100. Web Site Address: http://addisonadvantage.org/

NICOR: 630-629-4000. Ameritech (Phone): 1-800-942-8163.

Commonwealth Edison: 1-800-334-7661 Fire Dept. For emergencies, 911. Otherwise, 630-628-3100

Police Dept.: 911 for emergencies. Otherwise, 630-543-3080 Glen Oaks Medical Center: 630-858-9700

Addison Public Library: 235 N. Kennedy Dr., 630-543-3617. Web Site Address: http://www.addison.lib.il.us/

Central DuPage Hospital: 630-682-1600 Good Samaritan Hospital: 630- 963-5900

Memorial Hospital (Elmhurst): 630-833-1400

Health/Medical

GlenOaks Medical Center

701 Winthrop Avenue

Glendale Heights IL 60139

630-858-9700

General Information/Statistics: 186-bed Full-service acute care hospital & Level II Trauma Center for DuPage County.

Departments/Specialties: Same-Day Surgery, Cardiology, Oncology (Cancer Care), Obstetrics/Maternity, Emergency, Sports Medicine, Adult & Adolescent Psychiatry.

Special Features/Services: Lab for Gastro-Intestinal Procedures, Women’s Health Source (resources, referrals & educational programs for women), Health Classes (Prenatal, CPR, Parenting, Breastfeeding), Star Centre (schedules outpatient services, lab tests, physical therapy, and other treatment & diagnostic procedures, Rehabilitation Services, Behavioral Health Services, Glen Care Managed Health, Physician Referral (630-790-6355). Also, Occupational Medicine Network Inc. or OMNI) provides employee physicals, prevention services, treatment of on-the-job injuries.

Web Site Address: www.keepingyouwell.com

Schools

Aurora West Unit School District 129

80 S. River St.

Aurora, IL 60506

630-844-4431

School System Statistics: 15 schools in district. PreK - 12th. grades. 10,013 students enrolled. 597 classroom teachers. Student/Teacher Ratio – 19.9.1 (elementary); 20.6:1 (secondary). 49.9% of teachers with a Bachelor’s Degree only. 50.1% of teachers with a Graduate Degree. Per Pupil Cost - $6,083.

District-Wide Programs: Art Instruction, Music Instruction, P.E. Classes, Hot Lunch Program, English as a Second Language (ESL), Special Education, Band (Grade 5 & up), Computer Literacy, Gifted Program, Foreign Language (Grade 7 & up), Sports, Extra-Curricular Activities, Counseling, Early Childhood, PTA, Preschool Screening.

ISAT Test Percentages: See tables at the end of this booklet.

Web Site Address: http://www.sd129.org/

Jacobs High School - District 300

500 S. Randall Rd.

Algonquin, IL 60102

847-658-2501

Type of School: Public.

Grade Levels: 9th. - 12th. grades.

Student Enrollment: 2,019 enrolled. Coed.

Faculty Qualifications: 46.6% of teachers district-wide have a Bachelor’s degree only. 53.4% of the faculty district-wide hold Graduate degrees (either Master’s, Ph.D., or Ed.D.).

Student/Teacher Ratio: 20.4:1 (secondary, district-wide).

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

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

Academic Performance: ISAT Test Percentages: See tables at the end of this booklet.

Honors/AP Courses: Science, Math, English.

Extras: Hot Lunch, Field Trips, Transportation.

Special Needs: Hearing-Impaired, Sight-Impaired, Physically Handicapped, Mildly/Moderately Retarded, Learning Disabled, Behavior Disordered, Emotionally Disturbed, Gifted students. Counseling, Tutoring, Speech Therapy, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy provided.

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

Web Site Address: http://www.d300.kane.k12.il.us/SchoolSites/jhs/hdj.html

Jefferson Elementary - District 87

225 46th. Ave.

Bellwood, IL 60104

708-547-3065

Type of School: Public.

Grade Levels: PreK - 4th. grades.

Student Enrollment: 324 enrolled. Coed.

Faculty Qualifications: 71.4% of teachers district-wide have a Bachelor’s degree only. 28.6% of the faculty hold Graduate degrees (either Master’s, Ph.D., or Ed.D.).

Student/Teacher Ratio: 19.6:1 (district-wide).

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

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

Academic Performance: ISAT Test Percentages: See tables at end of this booklet.

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

Extracurricular: School Clubs, Sports, Foreign Language.

Private Schools

Holy Cross School

720 N. Elder Lane.

Deerfield, IL 60015

847-945-0135

Type of School: Nonpublic.

Grade Levels: PreK - 8th. grades.

Student Enrollment: 450 enrolled. Coed.

Religion Taught: Yes. Uniform: Yes - Mandatory (K-8).

Tuition/Registration (Annual): $2480/$3800, Parishioner/Nonparishioner (Grades 1-8), $1920 (Kindergarten), $2000 (Preschool), $2200 (Junior Kindergarten). Registration: $100 (per child for PreK/K, per family for grades 1-8). Books/Supplies: $155 (grades 1-8).

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

Personnel: Teachers in academic curriculum areas, plus Art, Music, P.E., Nurse, Library.

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

Extras: Transportation, Before School Care, After School Care, Field Trips.

Special Needs: Learning Disabled students. Speech Therapy, Learning Disability Resource (both services provided through Public School District 109 as needed) provided.

Extracurricular: Sports (Grades 5-8).

Child Care & Preschool Programs

Peppermint Stick Preschool

848 Main St. P.O. Box 874

Antioch, IL 60002

847-395-6494

Business Hours/Days: 6:30 AM-6:00 PM, M-F. Preschool Hours: 9-11:30 (till 12:30 w/lunch).

Enrollment (Ages Enrolled): From 2 to 12 years.

Tuition/Fee (Weekly, Full-time): $120 (school-aged); $125 (Ages 3-5), $140 (Age 2). Preschool Fees: $14/day (w/o lunch); $17/day (w/lunch), minimum of 2 days enrollment per week. Part-time fees (full-day, daily); Preschool/School-aged: $24/$26 (2-day minimum). School-age fees (before/after-school): $65/week.

Program(s) Offered: Child Care, Nursery/Preschool.

Licensing/Accreditation: Full License.

Facility/Equipment: Outdoor Playground, Outdoor Climbing Structure, Sheltered Play Area, Kitchen.

Activities: Art, Music, Singing, Science & Nature, Outdoor Play, Math Readiness, Reading Readiness, Stories, Creative Movement, Field Trips.

Materials: Housekeeping Props, Art Materials, Construction Toys, Musical Instruments, Children's Books, Learning Centers.

Services: Hot Lunch, School Age Program, Transportation (School-aged children).

Recreation

Arlington Heights Park District

410 N. Arlington Heights. Rd.

Arlington Heights, IL 60004

847-577-3000

Equipment/Physical Features: Swimming Pool(s), Tennis Court(s), Sports Fields, Gym(s), Computer(s), Outdoor Playground(s), Handicapped Accessible, Ice Rink(s), Sledding Hill(s), Bike/Walk Path(s).

Parent/Tot & Children’s Classes/Leagues/Camps: Arts & Crafts, Ballet, Dance, Music, Piano, Gymnastics, Computers, Bowling, Reading/Stories, Finances for Kids, Manners, Fashion/Appearance, Cooking, Theater, Soccer, Hockey, Baseball, Basketball, Self-Defense, Volleyball, Swimming, Tennis, Golf, Ice Skating, Fitness.

Adult Classes/Leagues/Activities: Arts & Crafts, Dance, Computers, Pet Obedience Training, Financial Planning, Fashion/Appearance, Fitness, Basketball, Volleyball, Swimming, Tennis, Golf, Racquetball.

Senior Adult Classes/Clubs/Services/Programs: Trips, Men's Group, Women's Group, Fitness, Crafts, Singing, Yoga, Tai Chi, Vaudeville, Line Dance, Bridge, Tours, Speakers, Quilting, Painting, Piano, Organ.

Special Needs: Physically Handicapped, Developmentally Delayed, Hearing-Impaired, Sight-Impaired.

Special Services: Adapted Materials, Remedial Help, Adapted Equipment, Member of Northwest Special Recreation Association (NWSRA), Park Central, 3000 Central Rd., Ste. 205, Rolling Meadows, IL 60008. Phone 847-392-2848.

Other Services: Child Care, Preschool.

Facilities: News & Details: Recreational activities are held at all of the Park District’s parks: Camelot, 1005 Suffield Dr., 847-577-3010; Frontier, 1933 N. Kennicott Ave., 847-577-3015; Heritage, 333 W. Victoria Lane, 847-577-3020; Pioneer, 500 S. Fernandez Ave., 847-577-3035; and Recreation, 500 E. Miner St., 847-577-3040. Golfers can use the facilities at Sunset Meadows Driving Range at Kirchoff Rd. & Dwyer Ave., 847-394-5865 from April-September, as well as the Arlington Lakes Golf Club, 1211 S. New Wilke Rd., 847-577-3030. Performing Arts classes and activities meet at the Hasbrook Cultural Arts Center, 333 W. Maude Ave., 847-577-3028. Tennis players can enjoy the facilities at Heritage Tennis Club, 7 W. College Dr., 847-398-7780 and at Forest View Racquet & Fitness Club, 800 E. Falcon Dr., 847-640-2574. Senior Citizens can attend classes and programs at Park Place Senior Center, 306 W. Park St., 847-253-5532. Olympic Indoor Swim Center, 660 N. Ridge Ave., 847-577-3025 is the site of swimming lessons and fun for all ages. Boaters may enjoy 93-acre Lake Arlington, located on Windsor Dr. north of Palatine Rd. Those with historical interests might enjoy the Arlington Heights Historical Museum, 110 W. Fremont St., 847-255-1225. A variety of playgrounds, including tot lots, are located at various district parks. Some of the facilities are handicapped-accessible. Preschool classes for children ages 3-5 are held at the Playcenter, and school-aged children can participate in the Children at Play (C.A.P.) programs held before and after school at Dryden, Greenbrier, Ivy Hill, Juliette Low, Olive, Patton, Westgate and Windsor schools. More information on the school-aged program can be obtained from the Coordinator at 847-577-3000 and details about financial assistance are available from Ed Geiss at Village Hall, 847-253-2340. Registration for classes and activities can be mailed to the Arlington Heights Park District, P.O. Box 1993, Arlington Heights, IL 60006 or dropped off/brought in person to the Administration Center or any of the Community Centers.

Web Site Address: www.ahpd.org