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Arlington Heights Community Guide

Community Overview

Arlington Heights is a town of about 75,000 27 miles northwest of downtown Chicago. The city features a mix of industrial, commercial and residential areas, and has programs for all ages, including an active Park District and the Arlington Heights Youth Center, which offers day camp and performing arts & CPR classes. Grade school-aged children attend schools in districts 15, 21, 25, 26 or 59, depending on which section of town they live in, and most secondary students go to Wheeling or Hershey High Schools in district 214 (the remainder attend Rolling Meadows or Buffalo Grove High schools in the same district). *See below for details on schools.

Transportation needs are served by area highways (I-53, I-290-Eisenhower Expwy. and I-90-Northwest Tollway), and major local roads (U.S. 12-Rand Rd., U.S. 14-Northwest Hwy., and IL. 58-Golf Rd.). Commuter service to downtown is provided by Metra. Travel time to the downtown Chicago station is about 40 minutes (express). Local bus service is available from PACE. The RTA Travel Info. Number is 1-800-972-7000.

Important Phone Numbers:

City Hall: 847-253-2340. (Also the non-emergency number for police & fire departments).

Commonwealth Edison: 1-800-334-7661 NICOR: 847-490-8900

Ameritech (Phone): 1-800-942-8163. Arlington Heights Memorial Library:.847-392-0100

Holy Family Medical Ctr: 847-297-1800 Web Site Address: http://www.ahml.lib.il.us/

Good Shepherd Hospital: 847-831-9600 Hoffman Estates Medical Center: 847-843-2000

Northwest Community Hospital: 847-259-1000 - Web Site Address: http://www.nch.org/

Village Web Site Address: http://communities.chicago.digitalcity.com/arlingtonheights/

Arlington Township High School District 214 - School District Report

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

Arlington Township High School District 214

2121 Goebbert Rd.

Arlington Hgts., IL 60005

847-364-8658

School System Statistics: See table below.

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

Accreditation: Yes. North Central Association of Colleges & Secondary Schools (NCACSS).

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

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

Curriculum/Courses: Math, Science, English, Social Studies, Art, Music, P.E., Foreign Language, Vocational Education.

Elective Courses: Journalism, Creative Writing, Sociology. Psychology, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Astronomy, Spanish, French, Italian, German, Russian, Japanese, Band, Chorus, Orchestra, Typing/Word Processing, Accounting/Bookkeeping, Automotive, Carpentry, Painting, Sculpture, Photography.

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

Extras: Hot Lunch, Field Trips, Transportation, Summer Camp.

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

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

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

Web Site Address: http://www.dist214.k12.il.us/

District Schools (Arlington Heights only):

Hersey High School. 1900 E. Thomas Ave., Arlington Heights, IL 60004, 847-259-8500.

Web Site Address: http://jhhs.dist214.k12.il.us/

Vanguard School (Alternative school combining academics with career education and community service).

Web Site Address: http://www3.dist214.k12.il.us/vanguard/vdb.html

Forest View Alternative School (for students experiencing difficulty in the regular high school programs).

Web Site Address: http://www3.dist214.k12.il.us/fvas/default.html

Nipper Career Education Center

Web Site Address: http://www3.dist214.k12.il.us/nipper/default.html

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

John Hersey High

9-12

1,804

10,719

697

19.2%

80.8%

18.6:1

$12,726

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

Arlington Heights School District 214

IGAP Scores - Grade 10

IGAP Scores - Grade 11

Graduation Rate

ACT Composite

Subjects

Reading

Math

Writing

Science

Social Studies

Statewide Average

228

264

26.2

263

249

81.8%

21.5

District Average

257

306

27.8

280

276

86.7%

22.5

School Averages

John Hersey High

250

299

27.3

281

287

86%

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Arlington Heights C. C. School District 59 - School District Report

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

C. C. School District 59

2123 S. Arlington Hgts. Rd.

Arlington Hgts., IL 60005

847-593-4300

School System Statistics: See table below.

District-Wide Programs: Special Education, English as a Second Language (ESL), Early Childhood (Developmentally Delayed Preschoolers), Art Instruction, Music Instruction, P.E. Classes, Hot Lunch Program, Summer School, Gifted Program, (grades 4-8), grades 2-3 - Enrichment Program, Tutoring, Extra-Curricular Activities, Band (grade 5 & up), Orchestra (grade 4 & up), Counseling, Sports, Computer Literacy, Foreign Language (grades 6-8, French, German & Spanish), PTA, Preschool Screening.

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

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

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

Extras: Hot Lunch, Field Trips, Transportation.

Special Needs: Gifted/Talented students.

Extracurricular: Orchestra, Band, Sports.

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

Web Site Address: http://www.elk-grove.k12.il.us/

District Schools (Arlington Heights grade schools only):

Grove Junior High. 777 W. Elk Grove Blvd., Elk Grove Village, IL 60056, 847-593-4367

Web Site Address: http://www.elk-grove.k12.il.us/schoolweb/grove/

Holmes Junior High. 1900 W. Lohnquist Blvd., Mt. Prospect, IL 60056, 847-593-4390.

Web Site Address: http://www.elk-grove.k12.il.us/schoolweb/holmes/hjhhomepage3/hjhpage.html

Friendship Junior High. 550 Elizabeth Lane, Des Plaines, IL 60018, 847-593-4350

Web Site Address: http://www.elk-grove.k12.il.us/schoolweb/friendship/

Juliette Low Elementary. 1530 S. Highland Ave., Arlington Hgts., IL 60005, 847-593-4383.

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

Grove Junior High

6-8

932

6,558

409

33.9%

66.1%

17.8:1

$7,563

Holmes Junior High

6-8

514

6,558

409

33.9%

66.1%

17.8:1

$7,563

Friendship Junior High

6-8

614

6,558

409

33.9%

66.1%

17.8:1

$7,563

Juliette Low Elementary

PK-5

364

6,558

409

33.9%

66.1%

17.8:1

$7,563

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

Arlington Heights Elementary School District 59

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

299

274

262

336

343

350

20.6

24.3

25.9

School Averages

Grove Junior High

N/A

287

269

N/A

350

350

N/A

24.3

25.8

Holmes Junior High

N/A

257

254

N/A

335

343

N/A

23.8

26.1

Friendship Junior High

N/A

266

260

N/A

338

356

N/A

24.7

25.9

Juliette Low Elementary

340

N/A

N/A

339

N/A

N/A

21.9

N/A

N/A

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

Arlington Heights Elementary School District 59

IGAP Scores Science

IGAP Scores Social Studies

Grades

4

7

4

7

Statewide Averages

251

260

269

261

District Averages

299

279

323

282

School Averages

Grove Junior High

N/A

282

N/A

281

Holmes Junior High

N/A

274

N/A

284

Friendship Junior High

N/A

280

N/A

282

Juliette Low Elementary

301

N/A

349

N/A

Arlington Heights School District 25 - School District Report

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

Arlington Heights School District 25

301 W. South St.

Arlington Hgts., IL 60005.

847-398-4200.

School System Statistics: See table below.

District-Wide Programs: Gifted Program (K - 8th.), Hot Lunch Program, Special Education (Full continuum for children aged 3 years through 8th. grade), P.E. Classes, Counseling, Foreign Language, Art Instruction, Music Instruction, Early Childhood, Extra-Curricular Activities, English as a Second Language (ESL), PTA, Computer Literacy.

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

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

Curriculum: Math, Science, Language Arts, Social Studies, Art, Music, P.E., Library, Foreign Language (Spanish, French, German).

Extras: Field Trips, Hot Lunch, Transportation, Before School & After School Care (Grades K-5).

Special Needs: Gifted, All Categories students. Speech Therapy, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Counseling provided.

Extracurricular: Sports, Orchestra, Band, School Clubs.

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

Web Site Addresses: http://www.ahsd25.n-cook.k12.il.us/

District Schools:

South Middle School. 400 S. Highland Ave., Arlington Hgts., IL 60004, 847-398-4250.

Web Site Address: http://www.ahsd25.n-cook.k12.il.us/south.html

Thomas Middle School. 1430 N. Belmont, Arlington Hgts., IL 60004, 847-398-4260.

Web Site Address: http://www.ahsd25.n-cook.k12.il.us/thomas.html

Dryden Elementary. 722 S. Dryden Pl., Arlington Hgts., IL 60005, 847-398-4280.

Web Site Address: http://www.ahsd25.n-cook.k12.il.us/dryden.html

Greenbrier Elementary. 2330 N. Verde Dr., Arlington Hgts., IL 60004, 847-398-4272.

Web Site Address: http://www.ahsd25.n-cook.k12.il.us/green.html

Ivy Hill Elementary. 2211 N. Burke Dr., Arlington Hgts., IL 60004, 798-398-4275.

Web Site Address: http://www.ahsd25.n-cook.k12.il.us/ivyhill.html

Olive-Mary Stitt Elementary. 303 E. Olive St., Arlington Hgts., IL 60004, 847-398-4282.

School's Comments: Multi-age groupings (grades 1-2, 1-3 & 4-5) used for some students.

Web Site Address: http://www.ahsd25.n-cook.k12.il.us/olive.html

Patton Elementary. 1616 N. Patton Ave., Arlington Hgts., IL 60004, 847-398-4288.

Web Site Address: http://www.ahsd25.n-cook.k12.il.us/patton.html

Westgate Elementary. 500 S. Dwyer, Arlington Hgts., IL 60005, 847-398-4292.

School's Comments: Multi-age groupings (grades 1-2, 2-3, 3-4 & 4-5) used for some students.

Web Site Address: http://www.ahsd25.n-cook.k12.il.us/westgate.html

Windsor Elementary. 1315 E. Miner St., Arlington Hgts., IL 60004, 847-398-4297.

Web Site Address: http://www.ahsd25.n-cook.k12.il.us/windsor.html

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

South Middle

6-8

681

4,596

304

49.2%

50.8%

17.5:1

$7,792

Thomas Middle

6-8

779

4,596

304

49.2%

50.8%

17.5:1

$7,792

Dryden Elementary

K-5

415

4,596

304

49.2%

50.8%

17.5:1

$7,792

Greenbrier Elementary

K-5

262

4,596

304

49.2%

50.8%

17.5:1

$7,792

Ivy Hill Elementary

K-5

392

4,596

304

49.2%

50.8%

17.5:1

$7,792

Olive-Mary Stitt Elementary

K-5

491

4,596

304

49.2%

50.8%

17.5:1

$7,792

Patton Elementary

K-5

371

4,596

304

49.2%

50.8%

17.5:1

$7,792

Westgate Elementary

PK-5

660

4,596

304

49.2%

50.8%

17.5:1

$7,792

Windsor Elementary

K-5

545

4,596

304

49.2%

50.8%

17.5:1

$7,792

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

Arlington Heights Elementary School District 25

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

315

294

290

345

332

360

21.3

24.9

26.6

School Averages

South Middle

N/A

287

286

N/A

334

357

N/A

25

27.1

Thomas Middle

N/A

299

292

N/A

331

362

N/A

24.9

26.2

Dryden Elementary

331

N/A

N/A

377

N/A

N/A

22.6

N/A

N/A

Greenbrier Elementary

324

N/A

N/A

349

N/A

N/A

21.6

N/A

N/A

Ivy Hill Elementary

311

N/A

N/A

373

N/A

N/A

21.2

N/A

N/A

Olive-Mary Stitt Elementary

306

N/A

N/A

339

N/A

N/A

20

N/A

N/A

Patton Elementary

325

N/A

N/A

329

N/A

N/A

21.6

N/A

N/A

Westgate Elementary

296

N/A

N/A

316

N/A

N/A

20.5

N/A

N/A

Windsor Elementary

324

N/A

N/A

345

N/A

N/A

22

N/A

N/A

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

Arlington Heights Elementary School District 25

IGAP Scores Science

IGAP Scores Social Studies

Grades

4

7

4

7

Statewide Averages

251

260

269

261

District Averages

327

304

350

326

School Averages

South Middle

N/A

310

N/A

332

Thomas Middle

N/A

298

N/A

320

Dryden Elementary

319

N/A

333

N/A

Greenbrier Elementary

336

N/A

345

N/A

Ivy Hill Elementary

344

N/A

378

N/A

Olive-Mary Stitt Elementary

317

N/A

347

N/A

Patton Elementary

310

N/A

361

N/A

Westgate Elementary

311

N/A

327

N/A

Windsor Elementary

350

N/A

364

N/A

Wheeling C. C. School District 21 - School District Report

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

Wheeling C. C. School District 21

999 W. Dundee Rd.

Wheeling, IL 60090

847-537-8270

School System Statistics: See table below.

District-Wide Programs: Preschool Screening, Science Discovery Center, Computer Literacy, P.E. Classes, Special Education, Hot Lunch Program, Art Instruction, Music Instruction, English as a Second Language (ESL), Early Childhood.

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

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

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

Extras: Hot Lunch, Field Trips, Transportation.

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

District Schools (Arlington Heights grade schools only):

Oliver W. Holmes Middle School. 221 S. Wolf Rd., Wheeling, IL 60090, 847-537-2488.

Jack London Middle School. 1101 W. Dundee Rd., Wheeling, IL 60090, 847-520-2745.

Cooper Middle School. 1050 Plum Grove Circle, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089, 847-520-2750.

Edgar A Poe Elementary. 2800 N. Highland Ave., Arlington Heights, IL 60004, 847-670-3200

J W Riley Elementary. 1209 E. Burr Oak Dr., Arlington Heights, IL 60004, 847-670-3400

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

Cooper Middle

6-8

680

7,152

471

45.8%

54.2%

17.2:1

$6,912

Oliver W Holmes Middle

6-8

777

7,152

471

45.8%

54.2%

17.2:1

$6,912

Jack London Middle

6-8

793

7,152

471

45.8%

54.2%

17.2:1

$6,912

Edgar A Poe Elementary

K-5

431

7,152

471

45.8%

54.2%

17.2:1

$6,912

J W Riley Elementary

PK-5

563

7,152

471

45.8%

54.2%

17.2:1

$6,912

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

Wheeling Elementary School District 21

IGAP Scores - Reading

IGAP Scores - Math

IGAP Scores - Writing

Grades

3

6

8

3

6

8

3

6

8

Statewide Averages

246

229

227

287

280

288

18.7

22.7

24.7

District Averages

301

256

241

332

328

322

20.6

25.4

26.6

School Averages

Cooper Middle

N/A

266

259

N/A

344

337

N/A

25.8

26.5

Oliver W Holmes Middle

N/A

231

236

N/A

306

305

N/A

25.2

26.8

Jack London Middle

N/A

272

231

N/A

335

324

N/A

25.4

26.6

Edgar A Poe Elementary

302

N/A

N/A

323

N/A

N/A

20.5

N/A

N/A

J W Riley Elementary

359

N/A

N/A

416

N/A

N/A

23.2

N/A

N/A

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

Wheeling Elementary School District 21

IGAP Scores Science

IGAP Scores Social Studies

Grades

4

7

4

7

Statewide Averages

251

253

269

252

District Averages

256

266

281

270

School Averages

Cooper Middle

N/A

270

N/A

287

Oliver W Holmes Middle

N/A

240

N/A

232

Jack London Middle

N/A

288

N/A

291

Edgar A Poe Elementary

272

N/A

309

N/A

J W Riley Elementary

293

N/A

330

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. Viator High School

1213 E. Oakton St.

847-392-4050

9th. - 12th.

$5800

St. James School*

821 N. Arlington Heights. Rd.

847-255-6746

K - 8th.

$1300

Our Lady of the Wayside School*

432 S. Mitchell Ave.

847-255-0050

PreK - 8th.

$1480

St. Peter Lutheran School

111 W. Olive St.

847-253-6638

PreK - 8th.

$2316 (Nonmember)

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

KinderCare

1003 S. Arlington Heights Rd.

847-593-7510

6 weeks to 12

6:00 - 6:00

$104 - average.

Rainbow Path Early Learning Center

1320 N. Arlington Heights. Rd.

847-255-7335

6 weeks to 10

6:45 - 6:00

$183 (I); $161 (T); $163 (2); $137 (P, K); $81 (SA, before- & after-school)

White Oak School & Day Care Center

912 E. White Oak St.

847-439-0202

2 to 10

6:30 - 6:00

$132

Northwest Suburban Montessori

800 N. Fernandez

847-259-6044

18 months to 6

7:00 - 6:00

$480 (monthly)

Children's World

110 W. Boeger

847-394-5866

15 months to 12

6:30 - 6:00

$148 (T), $136 (2), $125 (Ps), $110, $120 (K), $52, $64, $75 (SA).

Red Wagon Child Care Center

1225 E. Davis St.

847-259-6565

6 weeks to 5

6:45 - 6:00

$152 (I), $142 (T), $126 (P, 2-3, non-toilet trained), $116 (P, 3-5, toilet-trained)

Creative Nursery School

330 W. Golf Rd.

847-577-5768

3 to 5

9:00 - 3:00

$68 (age 3), $90 (age 4)

Village Preschool

308 N. Evergreen Ave.

847-255-4319

3 to 5

9:00 - 4:00

$82 (2x); $117 (3x); $148 (4x). Ext. day: AM students: $8 (until 2 pm); $14 (until 4 pm); PM students: $5.50.

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.

Web Site Address: http://www.chicago.digitalcity.com/arlingtonheights/leisure/recreate/recreate.htm

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