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Evanston Community Guide

Community Overview

Evanston is a town of about 74,000 bordering Chicago on the north. The city is home to several universities and colleges. Recreational opportunities include the programs of the Park and Recreation Department and the beaches and parks along Lake Michigan. District 65 serves elementary school children and secondary students go to Evanston High School, district 202. (See below for details on schools).

Transportation needs are served by area highways (I-94/Edens Expwy., I-90/Kennedy Expwy.), and major local roads (Sheridan Rd., Dempster St.). Commuter service to downtown is provided by four local CTA lines. The RTA Travel Info. Number is 1-800-972-7000.

Important Phone Numbers:

Village Hall: 847-382-2100 Northern Illinois Gas: 847-729-4300

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

Fire Dept. For emergencies, 911. Otherwise, 847-866-5900

Police Dept.: 911 for emergencies. Otherwise, 847-866-5000

Public Library: Main Branch - 1703 Orrington Ave., 847-866-0300. North Branch - 2026 Central St.,

847-866-0330. South Branch - 949 Chicago Ave, 847-866-0333.

Web Site Address: http://www.evanston.lib.il.us/library/library.html

St. Francis Hospital: 847-316-4000 Rush North Shore Medical Center: 847-677-9600

Glenbrook Hospital: 847-657-5800 Evanston Hospital: 847-570-2000

Web Site Addresses: http://chicago.digitalcity.com/evanston/, http://nsn.nslsilus.org/evkhome/

Evanston Township High School - District 202 Report

All IGAP Test Scores are from the '96/97 school year.

Evanston Township High School - District 202

1600 Dodge Ave.

Evanston, IL 60201

847-492-3800

School System Statistics: See table below.

District-Wide Programs: Art Instruction, Music Instruction, P.E. Classes, Special Education, English as a Second Language (ESL), Counseling, Extra-Curricular Activities, Sports, Hot Lunch Program, Tutoring, Band, Orchestra, Chorus, Summer School, Early Childhood (Full-Day Preschool operated by the Home Economics Department), Foreign Language, Computer Literacy.

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

Accreditation: Yes. Regional Accrediting Agency.

Features: Music Room/Area, Computers/Computer Lab(s), Gym(s), Library, Auditorium/Stage, Outdoor Stadium/Arena, Swimming Pool, Art Room/Area, Cafeteria, Fieldhouse, Planetarium, Greenhouse, Cable T.V. Studio.

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

Curriculum/Courses: Algebra, Geometry, Calculus, Trigonometry, Statistics, Consumer Math, Technical Math, Computer Programming - BASIC, Computer Programming - PASCAL, Computer Science AP, Global Cultures, American Studies, Journalism, American Legal System, U.S. History, Civics, European History AP, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Geology, French, Spanish, Latin, German, Hebrew, Japanese, Band, Chorus, String Orchestra, Woodwind Instruments, Electronic Music, Art, P.E.

Elective Courses: Algebra, Calculus, Geometry, Trigonometry, Journalism, Global Cultures, American Studies, African. History, Economics, Latin History, U.S. History, Global Cultures, Middle East: Past & Present, Tradition & Change in China & Southeast Asia, History & Art of the Pacific Rim, Asian Cultures & Foods, Twentieth Century Russia, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Astronomy, Health Occupations, Anatomy & Physiology, Cosmetology, Food, Science & Nutrition, Science, Technology & Society, Spanish, French, German, Latin, Hebrew, Dance, Band, Chorus, Orchestra, Typing/Word Processing, Accounting/Bookkeeping, Business Law, Marketing, Advertising & Sales, Banking & Finance, Computer Programming, Entrepreneurship, Contemporary Business Management - Honors, Automotive, Carpentry, Drafting, Technical Drawing, Architectural Drawing, Metals-Machine Tool Operation, Graphic Arts, Offset Lithograpy, Welding, Computer Repair, Electricity, Experimental Electronics, Child Care & Parenting, Child Study, Child Psychology, Fashion Design, Interior Design, Restaurant/Hotel Management, Food as a Career, Computer Science.

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

Extras: Hot Lunch, Field Trips, Transportation.

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

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

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

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

Evanston High

9-12

2,638

2,638

214

19.1%

81.9%

14.5:1

$14,137

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

Evanston High School District 202

IGAP Scores - Grade 10

IGAP Scores - Grade 11

Graduation Rate

ACT Composite

Subjects

Reading

Math

Writing

Science

Social Studies

Statewide Averages

208

264

26.1

260

245

81.6%

21.3

District Averages

229

285

26.9

290

296

92.5%

22.1

School Averages

Evanston High

229

285

26.9

290

296

92.5%

22.1

Evanston C.C. School District 65 - School District Report

All IGAP Test Scores are from the '96/97 school year.

Evanston C.C. School District 65

1314 Ridge Ave.

Evanston, IL 60201

847-492-5986

School System Statistics: See table below.

District-Wide Programs: Early Childhood (Headstart - 1/2 day for 3 & 4 year olds, Full-Day Child Care for ages 2 1/2 - 5, and Family Focus: Family Resource program at Oakton Elementary School, 436 Ridge Ave. in Evanston, and at the Evanston Plaza Shopping Center, 1960 Dempster St. in Evanston), Preschool Screening (through Services for Pre-Primary Age Children or SPPAC), Special Education, Gifted Program, Tutoring (Remedial Reading), Computer Literacy, Art Instruction, Music Instruction, P.E. Classes, Extra-Curricular Activities, Foreign Language (Grades 6-8), Band, (Grades 4-8), Orchestra (Grades 4-8), Chorus (Grades 3-8, Optional - ExtraCurricular), Summer School, Math/Science Corridor Program, Outdoor Education (Camp Timber-Lee), Hot Lunch Program, Counseling, English as a Second Language (ESL), PTA.

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

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

Curriculum (Middle School): Math, Science, Language Arts, Social Studies, Art, Music, P.E., Foreign Language, Library, Creative Drama, Home Economics, Industrial Arts.

Curriculum (Elementary): Math, Science, Language Arts, Social Studies, Art, Music, P.E., Library, Math/Science Corridor Program.

PreK/K Activities: Art, Music, Science/Nature, Math Readiness, Reading Readiness, Stories, Creative Movement.

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

Special Needs: Behavior Disordered, Learning Disabled, Physically Handicapped, Hearing-Impaired, Sight-Impaired, Gifted/Talented students. Speech Therapy, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Counseling provided.

Extracurricular: Orchestra, Band, Chorus (Grade 4 & up for preceding three), Sports, School Clubs, Theater/Drama (Middle School for latter three).

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

Web Site Address: http://www.d65.k12.il.us/

District Schools:

Chute Middle School. 1400 Oakton St., Evanston, IL 60202, 847-492-7892.

Web Site Address: http://www.d65.k12.il.us/chute_homepage_stuff/default.html

Haven Middle School. 2417 Prairie Ave., Evanston, IL 60201, 847-492-7886.

Nichols Middle School. 800 Greenleaf St., Evanston, IL 60202, 847-492-7881.

Dawes Elementary. 440 Dodge Ave., Evanston, IL 60202, 847-492-7951.

Dewey Elementary. 1551 Wesley Ave., Evanston, IL 60201, 847-492-7857.

Kingsley Elementary. 2300 Green Bay Rd., Evanston, IL 60201, 847-492-5853.

Lincoln Elementary. 910 Forest Ave., Evanston, IL 60202, 847-492-7854.

Lincolnwood Elementary. 2600 Colfax St., Evanston, IL 60201, 847-492-7965.

Web Site Address: http://members.aol.com/linconwood/index.html

M.L. King Lab School. 2424 Lake St., Evanston, IL 60201, 847-492-7876.

Oakton Elementary. 426 Ridge Ave., Evanston, IL 60202, 847-492-7981.

Orrington Elementary. 2636 Orrington Ave., Evanston, IL 60201, 847-492-7986.

Washington Elementary. 914 Ashland Ave., Evanston, IL 60202, 847-492-7974.

Willard Elementary. 2700 Hurd Ave., Evanston, IL 60201, 847-492-5991.

Walker Elementary. 3601 Church St., Skokie, IL 60203, 847-492-7986.

Timber Ridge Magnet School. 3701 Davis St., Skokie, IL 60203, 847-492-7986.

Web Site Address: http://nsn.nslsilus.org/evkhome/trms/

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

Chute Middle

6-8

590

6,786

539

35.6%

64.4%

15.9:1

$8,476

Haven Middle

6-8

603

6,786

539

35.6%

64.4%

15.9:1

$8,476

Nichols Middle

6-8

585

6,786

539

35.6%

64.4%

15.9:1

$8,476

Dawes Elementary

PK-5

358

6,786

539

35.6%

64.4%

15.9:1

$8,476

Dewey Elementary

PK-5

361

6,786

539

35.6%

64.4%

15.9:1

$8,476

Lincoln Elementary

K-5

410

6,786

539

35.6%

64.4%

15.9:1

$8,476

Lincolnwood Elementary

K-5

414

6,786

539

35.6%

64.4%

15.9:1

$8,476

Oakton Elementary

K-5

406

6,786

539

35.6%

64.4%

15.9:1

$8,476

Orrington Elementary

K-5

349

6,786

539

35.6%

64.4%

15.9:1

$8,476

Walker Elementary

K-5

403

6,786

539

35.6%

64.4%

15.9:1

$8,476

Washington Elementary

K-5

479

6,786

539

35.6%

64.4%

15.9:1

$8,476

Willard Elementary

PK-5

394

6,786

539

35.6%

64.4%

15.9:1

$8,476

M L King Magnet Elementary

K-8

657

6,786

539

35.6%

64.4%

15.9:1

$8,476

Kingsley Elementary

K-5

438

6,786

539

35.6%

64.4%

15.9:1

$8,476

Timber Ridge Elementary

K-8

339

6,786

539

35.6%

64.4%

15.9:1

$8,476

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

Evanston District 65

IGAP Scores - Reading

IGAP Scores - Math

IGAP Scores - Writing

Grades

3

6

8

3

6

8

3

6

8

Statewide Averages

246

229

227

288

280

288

18.6

22.7

24.7

District Averages

272

267

250

309

331

335

19.5

24.4

26.4

School Averages

Chute Middle

N/A

259

219

N/A

309

287

N/A

24.6

27

Haven Middle

N/A

280

261

N/A

345

359

N/A

23.9

26.4

Nichols Middle

N/A

269

268

N/A

327

355

N/A

24.3

26.2

Dawes Elementary

267

N/A

N/A

334

N/A

N/A

19

N/A

N/A

Dewey Elementary

334

N/A

N/A

380

N/A

N/A

20.1

N/A

N/A

Lincoln Elementary

243

N/A

N/A

282

N/A

N/A

18.8

N/A

N/A

Lincolnwood Elementary

277

N/A

N/A

316

N/A

N/A

20

N/A

N/A

Oakton Elementary

258

N/A

N/A

308

N/A

N/A

20.1

N/A

N/A

Orrington Elementary

262

N/A

N/A

295

N/A

N/A

19.6

N/A

N/A

Walker Elementary

272

N/A

N/A

318

N/A

N/A

19.2

N/A

N/A

Washington Elementary

261

N/A

N/A

264

N/A

N/A

18.8

N/A

N/A

Willard Elementary

329

N/A

N/A

385

N/A

N/A

20.4

N/A

N/A

M L King Magnet Elementary

280

259

267

305

345

357

20.4

25.3

25.2

Kingsley Elementary

255

N/A

N/A

271

N/A

N/A

18.5

N/A

N/A

Timber Ridge Elementary

267

248

243

335

354

335

21.3

24.4

27.4

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

Evanston District 65

IGAP Scores Science

IGAP Scores Social Studies

Grades

4

7

4

7

Statewide Averages

250

253

258

252

District Averages

277

279

286

288

School Averages

Chute Middle

N/A

271

N/A

278

Haven Middle

N/A

299

N/A

311

Nichols Middle

N/A

257

N/A

261

Dawes Elementary

284

N/A

281

N/A

Dewey Elementary

284

N/A

291

N/A

Lincoln Elementary

282

N/A

284

N/A

Lincolnwood Elementary

294

N/A

297

N/A

Oakton Elementary

245

N/A

225

N/A

Orrington Elementary

279

N/A

290

N/A

Walker Elementary

280

N/A

270

N/A

Washington Elementary

273

N/A

296

N/A

Willard Elementary

303

N/A

322

N/A

M L King Magnet Elementary

288

297

316

315

Kingsley Elementary

239

N/A

259

N/A

Timber Ridge Elementary

258

270

292

278

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

Roycemore School*

640 Lincoln St.

847-866-6055

PreK - 12th.

$7,900-$13,300

Chiaravalle Montessori School*

425 Dempster St.

847-864-2190

PreK - 8th.

$7640 (Elementary); $8505 (Middle School)

Baker Demonstration School*

2840 Sheridan Rd.

847-256-5150, ext. 2581

PreK - 8th.

$7,400 (Prim.), $8,000 (Elem.), $8,750 (Middle School)

St. Athanasius School*

2510 Ashland Ave.

847-864-2650

K - 8th.

$2540

Pope John XVIII School*

1120 Washington

847-475-5678

PreK - 8th.

 

Faith Christian Academy

1710 Foster Ave.

847-328-3808

K - 8th.

$2475

St. Joan of Arc School*

9245 N. Lawndale

847-679-0660

PreK - 8th.

$2330

Shore School

2525 Church St.

847-869-6610

Ages 3-21

 

Great Oaks School - Waldorf Program

933B Chicago Avenue

847-864-9980

Now PreK - 3rd. One grade added each year

 

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

Baby Toddler Nursery

2200 Main St.

847-491-9650

6 weeks to 3

7:30 - 5:30

$179 (I), $163 (T), $155 (2).

McGaw YMCA Child Care Center

1420 Maple

847-475-8580

6 weeks to 5

7:00 - 6:00

 

Chiaravalle Montessori School

425 Dempster

847-864-2190

1 to 12

7:30 - 6:00

$12,200 (T), $7,200 (P) Annual rates

Midwest Montessori Children's House

2408 Orrington

847-328-6630

2 3/4 to 6

7:30 - 5:30

Fees by academic year contract.

REBA Place Day Nursery

740 Custer Ave.

847-475-6480

2 1/2 to 6

7:00 - 6:00

$155

Luv and Care Pedia Learning Center

1501 W. Howard St.

847-475-1660

2 to 6

7:00 - 6:00

$110

Northminster Christian Day School

2515 Central Park

847-869-9210

2 to 5

9:00 - 3:30

$1750 (5x); $1400 (4x); $1050 (3x), $800 (Two by two)

Unity Nursery School

2214 Ridge Ave.

847-869-7170

2 - 6

9:00 - 11:30

$698-$1482. Annual rates

Barbereux School

3333 Culver St.

847-869-2680

3 to 6

7:30 - 5:30

$250-$550 (monthly)

Claudette Barber Christian Day Care

2216 Foster St.

847-864-1653

2 to 5

7:00 - 6:00

$95

Jewish Reconstructionist Congregation Preschool

303 Dodge

847-328-7678

1 1/2 to 5

9:30 - 1:30

$1675 (5x, Age 4)

Parent Day Out

2123 Harrison

847-328-2250

6 months to 3

9:15 - 2:00

$185 (per 12-week session)

School for Little Children - First Presbyterian

1427 Chicago Ave.

847-864-3889

18 months to 5

9:00 - 3:00

$114 (3x), $143 (4x), $169 (5x)

Beth Emet Early Childhood Program

1224 Dempster

847-869-4230

18 months to 5

9:30 - 1:30

$334 to $2777. Annual rates.

Covenant Nursery School

2123 Harrison St.

847-475-2990

2 to 5

9:00 - 3:30

 

Child Care Center, Inc.

1840 Asbury Ave.

847-869-2680

6 weeks to 5

7:30 - 5:30

$135

Robinson Day Care Nursery

2323 Lake St.

847-475-0975

2 to 5

7:00 - 5:30

$105

The Total Child Center

1630 Hinman Ave.

847-864-7100

2 to 5

7:30 - 6:00

$150

Warren Cherry Preschool

1418 Lake St.

847-492-1213

20 months to 5

9:00 - 3:00

$1029 (2x); $1350 (3x); $1734 (4x); $2076 (5x). Annual rates

Recreation

Evanston Recreation Department

2100 Ridge Avenue

Evanston, IL 60201

847-866-2910

Equipment/Physical Features: Outdoor Playground(s), Gym(s), Swimming Pool(s), Sports Fields, Ice Rink(s), Tennis Court(s), Basketball Court(s), Volleyball Court(s), Golf Course.

Parent/Tot & Children's Classes/Leagues/Camps: Arts & Crafts, Music, Reading/Stories, Dance, Ballet, Theater, Karate, Tae Kwon Do, Swimming, Gymnastics, Racquetball, Basketball, Golf (Teens), Hockey, Ice Skating, Tennis, Baseball, Soccer.

Adult Classes/Leagues/Activities: Arts & Crafts, Music, Dance, Acting, Fitness, Yoga, Tai Chi, Meditation, Tae Kwon Do, Aikkido, Karate, Pet Obedience Training, Swimming, Racquetball, Volleyball, Basketball, Golf, Hockey, Ice Skating, Tennis.

Senior Adult Classes/Clubs/Services/Programs: Fitness, Dance, Yoga, Tai Chi, Trips, Tours, Speakers, Driving, Bowling, Crafts, Bridge, Newsletter.

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

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

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

Web Site Address: http://www.evanston.lib.il.us/community/sports.html

YWCA Evanston/North Shore

1215 Church St.

Evanston, IL 60201

847-864-8445

Equipment/Physical Features: Swimming Pool(s), Gym(s), Fitness Center.

Parent/Tot & Children's Classes/Leagues/Camps: Swimming, Preschool Gym.

Adult Classes/Leagues/Activities: Swimming, Fitness, CPR, Scuba, Kayaking, Business Ownership Workshops (in conjunction with the Women's Business Development Center), GED Classes (sponsored by Evanston Township High School, 847-492-3875 for info.).

Senior Adult Classes/Clubs/Services/Programs: Fitness, Swimming.

Special Needs: Physically Handicapped, Developmentally Delayed.

Special Services: Swimming Program, leading to participation in Special Olympics; New Year Co-Eds Club (mentally challenged adults).

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