Wildwood is an unincorporated area near Grayslake 45 miles northwest of downtown Chicago. Recreational opportunities include the programs and facilities of the Wildwood Park District, including Gages Lake for fishing. Children attend school in nearby communities, including Grayslake. *See below for details on schools.

Transportation needs are served by area highways (I-94//Tri-State Tollway, I-290/Eisenhower Expwy.),and major local roads (I-120/Belvidere Rd, I-45/Lake St.). Commuter service to downtown is provided by the Metra Milwaukee District North Line (MD-N) in Grayslake. Travel time to the downtown Chicago station is about 70-90 minutes. Local bus service is available from PACE. The RTA Travel Info. Number is 1-800-972-7000.

NICOR: 1-800-942-6100

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

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).

400 N. Lake St.

Grayslake, IL 60030

847-223-8621

School System Statistics: See table below.

District-Wide Programs: Counseling, Summer School (remedial), Extra-Curricular Activities, Sports, Computer Literacy (Computer Science/Programming), Foreign Language (Spanish, French), Music Instruction, Band, Chorus, P.E.Classes, Gifted Program, Vocational Program at Lake County Area Vocational Center (transportation provided), Art Instruction, 3 ability level groups (basic, regular, honors), 2 AP Classes - math, Hot Lunch Program, Special Education, Foreign Language, English as a Second Language (ESL).

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

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

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

Curriculum/Courses: Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Calculus, Discrete Mathematics, Probability & Statistics, English 1, 2, 3, 4, Journalism, Speech Communications, Intro. to Film Study, World History, Geography (World, American), American History, Civics (Government), Consumer Education, Psychology, Sociology, Marriage, Biology, Chemistry, Physical Science, Physics, Spanish, French, Band, Chorus, Chamber Ensemble, Art, P.E.

Elective Courses: Spanish, French, Band, Chorus, Orchestra, Music Theory, Drawing, Painting, Sculpture, Mixed Media, Printmaking, Advanced Studio Art, Computer Science (Basic Programming, Computer Software Applications).

Honors/AP Courses: Math, Science, History, English.

Extras: Hot Lunch, Field Trips, Transportation.

Special Needs: Gifted, Learning Disabled, Behavior Disordered, Emotionally Disturbed, Mildly/Moderately Retarded. Hearing-Impaired, Sight-Impaired, Physically Handicapped students. (latter 4 categories through the Special Education District of Lake County/SEDOL). Counseling, Speech Therapy, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy provided (therapy provided through the Special Education District of Lake County/SEDOL).

Extracurricular: Sports, Band, School Clubs, Orchestra, Chorus, Yearbook, Newspaper, Student Council.

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

450 N. Barron Blvd.

Grayslake, IL 60030

847-223-0065

School System Statistics: See table below.

District-Wide Programs: Hot Lunch Program, Early Childhood, Special Education, P.E. Classes, PTA, Computer Literacy, Art Instruction, Music Instruction, Foreign Language (Middle School), Preschool Screening, Before/After-school Care (through Children's World Learning Center, at Meadowview, Avon (in Lake Villa) and Woodview Schools, 847-875-3137, for information), English as a Second Language (ESL).

Features: Computer(s)/Computer Lab(s), Gym(s), Art Room/Area, Music Room/Area, Library, Cafeteria, 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, Before- & After-School Care (see above).

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

Grayslake Middle School. 440 N. Barron Blvd., Grayslake, IL 60030, 847-223-8138.

Lakeview Elementary. 275 S. Lake St., Grayslake, IL 60030, 847-223-8223.

Meadowview Elementary. 291 Lexington Lane, Grayslake, IL 60030, 847-223-3656.

Woodview Elementary. 340 Alleghany, Grayslake, IL 60030, 847-223-9111.

Avon Center Elementary. 35275 N. Hwy. 83, Lake Villa, IL 60046, 847-223-4225.

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

17370 W. Gages Lake Rd.

Gages Lake, IL 60030

847-816-2530

School System Statistics: See table below.

District-Wide Programs: Gifted Program, Special Education, Art Instruction, Music Instruction, P.E. Classes, Hot Lunch Program, Early Childhood, Preschool Screening, English as a Second Language (ESL), Before- & After-school Care.

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

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

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

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

Woodland Middle School. 7000 Washington St., Gurnee, IL 60031, 847-856-3400.

Woodland Intermediate School. 17371 W. Gages Lake Rd., Gages Lake, IL 60030, 847-856-3630.

Woodland Elementary School. 17261 W. Gages Lake Rd., Gages Lake, IL 60030, 847-856-3650.

Woodland Primary West. 17368 Gages Lake Rd., Gages Lake, IL 60030, 847-856-3610.

Woodland Primary East. 17366 Gages Lake Rd., Gages Lake, IL 60030, 847-856-3620.

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.

33428 N. Sears Blvd.

Wildwood, IL 60030

847-223-0186

Business Hours/Days: 9:00 AM-3:00 PM, M-F. Sessions offered: 9-11:15 TTH (Age 3), or MWF (Age 4); 11:45-1:30 Tues. (Young 3s), afternoon classes offered pending enrollment.

Enrollment (Ages Enrolled): 3 to 5 years.

Tuition/Fees (Monthly): $70 (TTH classes); $110 (MWF classes), $40 (Tuesday only classes). $25 registration fee.

Program(s) Offered: Nursery/Preschool.

Licensing/Accreditation: Full License.

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

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.

P.O. Box 375

Wildwood, IL 60030

847-223-7275

Equipment/Physical Features: Sports Fields, Handicapped Accessible (Rule House building).

Parent/Tot & Children's Classes/Leagues/Camps: Arts & Crafts, Reading/Stories, Music, Ballet, Dance, Gymnastics, Fitness, Cheerleading, Babysitting, Football, Softball, Magic, Tae Kwon Do, Ice Skating, Self-Care, Babysitting, Tennis, Computers.

Adult Classes/Leagues/Activities: Fitness, Cooking, First Aid, CPR, Computers, Tae Kwon Do, Dance, Tennis.

Special Needs: Physically Handicapped, Developmentally Delayed, Hearing-Impaired, Sight-Impaired, Member of Warren Special Recreation Association (WSRA), 17801 W. Washington Street in Gurnee, 847-244-6619.

Special Services: Adapted Materials, Remedial Help, Adapted Equipment

Other Services: Child Care.