Olympia Fields is a primarily residential village of about 8500 25 miles south of downtown Chicago. Recreational opportunities include the programs of the Park District; Olympia Fields Country Club, which features a Golf Course; and Forest Preserves. Grade school-aged children attend schools in districts 161 or 162, while secondary students are served by districts 227 or 233. (See below for details on schools).

Transportation needs are served by area highways (I-294/Tri-State Tollway, I-57), and major local roads (Governors Hwy., Western Ave., Lincoln Hwy., Crawford Ave.). Commuter service to downtown is provided by the Metra Electric Line (ME). Travel time to the downtown Chicago station is about 42 minutes (express). Local bus service is available from PACE. The RTA Travel Info. Number is 1-800-972-7000.

Village Hall: 708-503-8000 NICOR: 708-756-5100

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

Fire Dept. For emergencies, 911. Otherwise, 708-748-5129

Police Dept.: 911 for emergencies. Otherwise, 708-503-8100

South Suburban Hospital: 708-799-8000 Christ Hospital & Medical Center: 708-425-8000

Olympia Fields Hospital: 708-747-4000 Ingalls Hospital: 708-333-2300

300 Sauk Trail

Park Forest, IL 60466

708-747-2600

School System Statistics: See table below.

District-Wide Programs: Computer Literacy, Tutoring, Counseling, Summer School, Special Education, Art Instruction, Music Instruction, P.E. Classes, Hot Lunch Program, Sports, Extra-Curricular Activities, Foreign Language.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Extracurricular: Sports, School Clubs.

District Schools (Olympia Fields only):

Rich Central High. 3600 203rd. St., Olympia Fields, IL 60461, 708-747-6070.

999 Kedzie Ave.

Flossmoor, IL 60422

708-799-3000

School System Statistics: See table below.

District-Wide Programs: Extra-Curricular Activities, Sports, Early Childhood (Preschool for 3 & 4 year olds), Gifted Program, Foreign Language, Special Education, Art Instruction, Music Instruction, P.E. Classes, Band, Orchestra, Chorus, Counseling, Computer Literacy, English as a Second Language (ESL).

IGAP Test Scores (Average): See table below.

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

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

Curriculum/Courses: English: Speech, Composition, English I,II,III IV. Science: Biology, Physical Science, Chemistry, Physics, Geology & Astronomy, Microbiology, Clinical Chemistry, Plants & Animals. Math: Essential Math, Consumer Math, Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Statistics & Probability, Calculus & Discrete Math, Computer Programming - Basic & Pascal. Social Science/History: Western Civilization, United States History, Economics, African American History, Psychology, Sociology, Spanish, French, German. Music: Chorus, Orchestra, Band, Percussion Ensemble. Business: Computer Keyboarding, Computer Applications, Introduction to Business, Applied Business, Marketing, Accounting, Business & Personal Law. Home Economics: Foods, Clothing, Interior Design, Parenthood Education, Child Development, Nursery School Practicum, Fashion Merchandising, Contemporary Living. Industrial Arts: Drafting, Architectural Drawing, Mechanical Drawing, Engineering Graphics, Computers in Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Machine Shop, Welding, Machine Tools, Intro. to Small Engines, Small Engine Repair, Automotives. Physical Education: Swimming, Soccer, Tumbling, Weight Training, Basketball, Pickleball, Badminton, Wallyball, Field Hockey, Touch Football, Dance, Floor Hockey, Track & Field. Art: Drawing, Painting, Sculpture, Ceramics.

Note: Some of these courses are electives. Students earning a B or higher in some of the Business, Industrial Arts, and Home Economics Courses are eligible for articulated credit at Prairie State College. Coop. Education Programs are available in all three of these curriculum areas.

Elective Courses: Journalism, Theater, Broadcasting, Debate, Band, Chorus, Orchestra.

Extras: Hot Lunch, Field Trips, Transportation.

Special Needs: Learning Disabled, Mildly/Moderately Retarded, Behavior Disordered students. Tutoring provided.

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

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

210 Illinois St.

Park Forest, IL 60466

708-748-0100

School System Statistics: See table below.

District-Wide Programs: Hot Lunch Program, Gifted Program, Special Education, Counseling, Extra-Curricular Activities, Sports, Computer Literacy, Band, Chorus, Art Instruction, Music Instruction, P.E. Classes, PTA, Early Childhood, Tutoring (Remedial Reading), Before/After-school Care, Preschool Screening, English as a Second Language (ESL).

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

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

PreK/K Materials: Children's Books, Musical Instruments, Construction Toys.

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

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

Special Needs: Gifted students. Speech Therapy, Counseling provided.

Extracurricular: Band, Chorus, Sports, School Clubs.

IGAP Test Scores (Average): See table below.

O.W. Huth Middle School. 3718 213th. Pl., Matteson, IL 60443, 708-748-0470

Sauk Elementary. 4435 S. Churchill Dr., Richton Park, IL 60471, 708-747-2660

Arcadia Elementary. 20519 Arcadian Way, Olympia Fields, IL 60461, 708-747-3535

Indiana Elementary. 165 Indiana St., Park Forest, IL 60466, 708-747-5300

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.

20712 Western Ave.

Olympia Fields, IL 60461

708-481-7313

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

Parent/Tot & Children's Classes/Leagues/Camps: Basketball, Volleyball, Music, Cheerleading, Conversational Spanish, Wrestling, Arts & Crafts, Piano, Karate, Tai Chi Ch'uan, Dance, Gymnastics, Ice Skating, Horseback Riding, Sign Language (14 years & up), Tennis.

Adult Classes/Leagues/Activities: Piano, Karate, Arts & Crafts, Golf, Photography, Bridge, Dance, Financial Planning, Fitness, Meditation, Tai Chi Ch'uan, Women's Self Defense, Ice Skating, Horseback Riding, Sign Language, Tennis.

Special Needs: Physically Handicapped, Developmentally Delayed, Hearing-Impaired, Sight-Impaired, Member of South Suburban Special Recreation Association (SSSRA), 708-481-2390.

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