Winfield is a town of about 8,000 28 miles west of downtown Chicago. Grade school-aged children attend schools in district 33, 34 and 200. High School students go to West Chicago Community High School, district 94. (See below for details on schools). Winfield borders the Blackwell Forest Preserve, which contains over 20 miles of footpaths and unmarked, but mowed, paths, on its northwest border.

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 (Rte. 38 - Roosevelt Rd., Routes 64, 56, and 53). Commuter service to downtown is provided by Metra. Travel time to the downtown Chicago station is about 40 minutes. The RTA Travel Info. Number is 1-800-972-7000.

Important Phone Numbers: Village Hall: 630-469-5000

NICOR: 630-983-6336 Commonwealth Edison: 1-800-334-7661

Ameritech (Phone): 1-800-942-8163 Police & Fire Depts.: 911 for emergencies. Otherwise, 630-668-2153 (Police) & 630-653-5050 (Fire). Glen Oaks Medical Center: 630-858-9700

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

Winfield Public Library: OS291 Winfield Rd. 630-653-7599

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

326 Joliet St.

West Chicago, IL 60185

630-231-0880

School System Statistics: See table below.

District-Wide Programs: English as a Second Language (ESL), Special Education, Counseling, Sports, Extra-Curricular Activities, Tutoring, Foreign Language, Chorus, Early Childhood (participants in Child Development Class), PTA, Computer Literacy, P.E. Classes, Music Instruction, Art Instruction, Hot Lunch Program, Band, Learning Centers, Orchestra, Chorus.

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

Accreditation: Yes. State Department of Education, Regional Accrediting Agency.

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

Personnel: Teachers in academic curriculum areas, plus Vocational Education (including enrollment in DAVEA Vocational Center Classes), Special Education, Nurse, Social Work. Vocational Guidance provided.

Curriculum/Courses: Basic Math, Algebra, Geometry, Calculus, Trigonometry, American Studies, Journalism, Creative Writing, Drama, British/World Literature, Vocational English, American History, Civics, Sociology, Psychology, World Geography, Western Civilization, Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Physical Science, Ornamental Horticulture, Spanish, French, German, Chorus, Band, Art, P.E.

Elective Courses: Algebra, Calculus, Geometry, Trigonometry, Journalism, Creative Writing, Economics, Sociology, Psychology, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Spanish, French, German, Lifeguarding, Dance Production, Dance Technique, Fitness/Exercise, Band, Chorus, Orchestra, Typing/Word Processing, Accounting/Bookkeeping, Introduction to Business Principles, Consumer Education (Graduation requirement), Business Law, Automotive (DAVEA Program), Carpentry (DAVEA Program), Drawing, Sculpture, Painting, Design, Computer Literacy.

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

Special Needs: Special Education provided. English as a Second Language (ESL).

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

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

OS150 Winfield Rd.

Winfield, IL 60190

630-260-2380

School System Statistics: See table below.

District-Wide Programs: Early Childhood (tuition based preschool Program for 3-5 year olds, open to area residents), English as a Second Language (ESL), P.E, Special Education (including Preschool), Sports (Grades 4-8), Orchestra (Grades 4-8), Band (Grades 4-8), Gifted Program, Parents Club.

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

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

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

Extras: Hot Lunch, Field Trips, Transportation.

Special Needs: Gifted students. Counseling, Tutoring (Remedial Reading) provided.

Extracurricular: Sports, Orchestra, Band (Grade 4 & up).

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

Winfield Middle School. OS150 Winfield Rd., Winfield, IL 60190, 630-668-6052.

Winfield Elementary School. OS150 Winfield Rd., Winfield, IL 60190, 630-668-6052.

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.

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.

Services for providers: Workshops, Support Networking, Referrals, New Parent Assistance.

Services for parents: Temporary Day Care, Before and After School Care, Infant/Toddler Care, Parent Referrals (no cost).

0N020 County Farm Rd.

Winfield, IL 60190

630-653-3811

Equipment/Physical Features: Gym(s), Handicapped Accessible, Computer(s), Swimming Pool(s), Outdoor Playground(s), Ice Rink(s).

Parent/Tot & Children's Classes/Leagues/Camps: Arts & Crafts, Reading/Stories, Computers, Gymnastics, Cooking, Fitness, Swimming, First Aid, Babysitting, Self-Care, Karate, Bowling, Cheerleading, Basketball, Volleyball, Hockey, Baseball, Softball, Ballet, Dance, Sign Language, Ice Skating.

Adult Classes/Leagues/Activities: Fitness, Basketball, Volleyball, Softball, Dance, Arts & Crafts, CPR, Financial Planning, Soccer, Sign Language.

Senior Adult Classes/Clubs/Services/Programs: Fitness, Game Days, Transportation, Newsletter, Driving, Trips, Health Screenings, Bridge, Pinochle, Euchre.

Special Needs: Physically Handicapped, Developmentally Delayed, Hearing-Impaired, Sight-Impaired, Additional Services through the Western DuPage Special Recreation Association (WDSRA), 790-9370.

Special Services: Adapted Materials, Adapted Equipment.

Other Services: Summer Day Camp, Preschool.