Countryside is a village of about 5,700 14 miles west of downtown Chicago. While primarily residential it has a large shopping district. Recreational opportunities include the area parks, as well as Park District programs in neighboring LaGrange. Grade-school-aged children attend district 105, 106 and 107 schools. Secondary students go to Lyons Township High Schools, district 204. (See below for details on schools).

Transportation needs are served by area highways (I-55/Stevenson Expwy., I-290/Eisenhower Expwy.), and major local roads (U.S. 20). Commuter service to downtown is provided by the Burlington Northern Line (BN) in LaGrange. Travel time to the downtown Chicago station is about 20 minutes (express). Local bus service is available from PACE. The RTA Travel Info. Number is 1-800-972-7000.

Village Hall: 708-354-7270 NICOR: 708-547-6400

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

Fire Dept. For emergencies, 911. Otherwise, 708-352-9229

Police Dept.: 911 for emergencies. Otherwise, 708-352-2171

Loyola University Medical Center: 708-216-9000 MacNeal Hospital: 708-795-9100

LaGrange Memorial Hospital: 708-352-1200 Oak Park Hospital: 708-383-9300

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

100 S. Brainard Ave.

LaGrange, IL 60525

708-579-6300

School System Statistics: See table below.

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

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

Accreditation: Yes. Regional Accrediting Agency.

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

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

Curriculum: Basic Math, Algebra, Geometry, Calculus, Trigonometry, Everyday Math, Computer Science AP, Computer Programming BASIC, Computer Programming PASCAL, Discrete Math, Journalism, Creative Writing, American & World History, Civics, Sociology, Psychology, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Food Science, Environmental Science, Spanish, French, German, Latin, Italian, Band, Chorus, Orchestra, Art, P.E.

Elective Courses: Computer Science AP, Computer Programming BASIC, Computer Programming PASCAL, Discrete Math, Journalism, Creative Writing, Literature (English, World, American), Radio/T.V. Arts, Newspaper, Yearbook, WLTL: Radio Management, Theatre Arts, Improvisation/Mime, Repertory Theater, Stagecraft, Speech, Stage Design & Lighting, Sociology, Psychology, Economics, Global Relations, Current Events, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Food Science, Environmental Science, Spanish, French, Italian, German, Latin, Band, Chorus, Orchestra, Typing/Word Processing, Accounting/Bookkeeping, Automotive, Carpentry, Drafting, Welding, Aviation Technology, Fashion Merchandising, Food & Nutrition, Child Development, Clothing & Textiles, Homes & Interiors, Drawing, Painting, Sculpting, Photography, Film Art, Commercial Design, Contemporary Fabric Design, Exploring the Visual Arts, Jewelry, Computer Science.

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

Extras: Hot Lunch, Field Trips, Transportation.

Special Needs: Mildly/Moderately Retarded students. Counseling, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Tutoring, Speech Therapy provided.

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

Lyons Township North. 100 S. Brainard Ave., LaGrange, IL 60525, 708-579-6300.

Lyons Township South. 4900 S. Willow Springs Rd., LaGrange, IL 60525, 708-579-6300.

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

1001 S. Spring Ave.

La Grange, IL 60525

708-482-2700

School System Statistics: See table below.

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

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

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.

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

District Schools (Countryside grade school only):

William F. Gurrie Junior High. 1001 S. Spring Avenue, La Grange, IL 60525, 708-352-3050.

Ideal Elementary. 9901 W. 58th. St., Countryside, IL 60525, 708-354-3865.

4903 Gilbert

La Grange, IL 60525

708-352-1762

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

Parent/Tot & Children's Classes/Leagues/Camps: Computers, Arts & Crafts, Music, Reading/Stories, Cooking, Carpentry, Science, Babysitting, Fitness, Soccer, Baseball, Basketball, Volleyball, Gymnastics, Wrestling, Horseback Riding, Karate, Bowling, Ice Skating, Tennis.

Adult Classes/Leagues/Activities: Arts & Crafts, Pet Obedience Training, CPR, Chess, Volleyball, Basketball, Golf, Dance, Fitness, Ice Skating, Tennis.

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

Special Needs: Physically Handicapped, Developmentally Delayed, Hearing-Impaired, Sight-Impaired. Member of Southeast Special Recreation Association (SEASPAR), 708-960-1144.

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

Other Services: Preschool.