Oak Lawn is a village of about 57,000 15 miles southwest of downtown Chicago. Oak Lawn has a large commercial district as well as extensive single family residential development. The town has an active Park District and a Public Library. Schoolchildren attend either elementary district 122 or 123 schools, and go on to Oak Lawn High School (district 229) or Richards High School (district 218). A number of parochial schools also are within the town borders. (See below for details on schools). Note: Hometown schools are included in this booklet.

Transportation needs are served by area highways (I-294/Tri-State Tollway, I-94/Dan Ryan Expwy., I-57), and major local roads (Cicero Ave., 95th. St.). Commuter service to downtown is provided by Metra's Norfolk & Western Line. Travel time to the downtown Chicago station is about 38 minutes. Local bus service is available from PACE. The RTA Travel Info. Number is 1-800-972-7000.

Village Hall: 708-459-2517 NICOR: 708-756-0450

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

Fire Dept. For emergencies, 911. Otherwise, 708-499-7700

Police Dept.: 911 for emergencies. Otherwise, 708-422-8292

Public Library: 8427 S. Raymond. 708-422-4990

Litle Company of Mary Hospital: 708-422-6200 Christ Medical Center: 708-425-8000

Palos Community Hospital: 708-460-5300 St. Francis Hospital: 708-597-2000

10701 Kilpatrick Ave.

Oak Lawn, IL 60453

708-424-2000

School System Statistics: See table below.

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

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

Library, Cafeteria.

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

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

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

Extras: Hot Lunch, Field Trips, Transportation.

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

IGAP Test Scores (Average): See table below.

District Schools (Oak Lawn only):

Richards High School. 10601 Central Ave., Oak Lawn, IL 60453, 708-499-2550.

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

9400 S.W. Hwy.

Oak Lawn, IL 60453

708-424-5200

School System Statistics: See table below.

District-Wide Programs: Art Instruction, Music Instruction, P.E. Classes, Foreign Language, Hot Lunch Program, Band, Chorus, Extra-Curricular Activities, Sports, Special Education, Counseling, Summer School, Computer Literacy, Tutoring (Remedial, Chapter 1), Early Childhood (Child Development Lab Preschool operated by Home Economics Department).

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

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

Features: Swimming Pool, Gym(s), Auditorium/Stage, Computer(s)/Computer Lab(s), Music Room/Area, Library, Art Room/Area, Cafeteria, Outdoor Stadium/Arena, Science Labs, Home Economics Lab, Outdoor Environmental Study Lab, Auto Shop/Electronics Lab, Little Theatre.

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

Curriculum/Courses: Basic Math, Math Applications, Algebra, Geometry, Calculus, Trigonometry, Advanced Math Concepts, American Literature, Expository Writing, Grammar & Usage, Civics, American & World History, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Science Foundations, Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology, Biological Instrumentation (offered every other year - even numbered years, '94, '96...), Science Mentorship, French, Spanish, Band, Chorus, Listening to Music, Art, P.E., Consumer Education.

Elective Courses: Creative Writing, Speech, Creative Dramatics, Literature & Film, Humanities, Psychology, Sociology, World History, French, Spanish, Band, Chorus, Drawing, Painting, Sculpture, Photography, Commercial Art.

Honors/AP Courses: Math, Science, History.

Extras: Hot Lunch, Field Trips, Transportation.

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

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

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

6500 95th. St.

Oak Lawn, IL 60453

708-599-5550

School System Statistics: See table below.

District-Wide Programs: Special Education, Early Childhood, English as a Second Language (ESL), Counseling, Music Instruction, Tutoring (Remedial), P.E. Classes, Art Instruction, Gifted Program (Grades 3-8), Extra-Curricular Activities, Sports, Computer Literacy, Band (Grades 6-8), Orchestra (Grades 6-8), Chorus (Grades 6-8), Hot Lunch Program.

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

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

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

Extras: Hot Lunch, Transportation, Field Trips.

Special Needs: Learning Disabled, Behavior Disordered, Mildly/Moderately Retarded (Services through AERO, a Special Education Coop.), Physically Handicapped (Services through AERO, a Special Education Coop.), Hearing-Impaired (through DuPage West-Cook Low Incidence Coop.), Sight-Impaired (through DuPage West-Cook Low Incidence Coop.), Gifted Students. Speech Therapy, Counseling, Tutoring (Remedial Reading, Grades 2-8) provided.

Extracurricular: Sports, School Clubs (Middle School), Band.

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

Simmons Middle. 6450 95th. St., Oak Lawn, IL 60453, 708-599-8540.

Columbus Manor Elementary. 9700 Mayfield Ave., Oak Lawn, IL 60453, 708-424-3481.

Dearborn Heights Elementary. 9620 Normandy Ave., Oak Lawn, IL 60453, 708-598-8090.

Harnew Elementary. 9100 S. Austin Ave., Oak Lawn, IL 60453, 708-599-7070.

Lieb Elementary. 9101 S. Pembroke, Oak Lawn, IL 60453, 708-599-1050.

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

4201 93rd. St.

Bridgeview, IL 60455

708-423-0150

School System Statistics: See table below.

District-Wide Programs: Art Instruction, Music Instruction, P.E. Classes, Special Education, Science & Environmental Center, Tutoring (Remedial Reading, Grades 1-3), Early Childhood (tuition-based preschool, plus free programs for special education and at-risk preschoolers), Hot Lunch Program, Gifted Program, Computer Literacy, Foreign Language (Grade 5 & up), Band (Junior High), Chorus (Junior High), Before/After-School Care, Preschool Screening, English as a Second Language (ESL).

Features: Music Room/Area, Art Room/Area, Library, Cafeteria, Gym(s), Computer(s)/Computer Lab(s), Auditorium/Stag, Outdoor Playground (Grades K-6).

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

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

Extras: Hot Lunch, Field Trips, Transportation.

Special Needs: Gifted, Learning Disabled, Emotionally Disturbed, Behavior Disordered, Mildly/Moderately Retarded (through A.E.R.O. Special Education Coop.) students. Speech Therapy, Counseling, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Resource - Learning Disabilities provided.

Extras: Hot Lunch, Field Trips, Transportation, After School Care (CAPER program, for grades K-6, through the Oak Lawn Park District in cooperation with the school district).

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

McGugan Junior High. 105th. & Lockwood Ave., Oak Lawn, IL 60453, 708-499-6400.

Covington Elementary. 9130 52nd. Ave., Oak Lawn, IL 60453, 708-423-1530.

Hannum Elementary. 98th. & Tripp Ave., Oak Lawn, IL 60453, 708-423-1690.

Hometown Elementary. Duffy & S. Kildar Aves., Hometown, IL 60456, 708-423-7360.

Kolmar Ave. Elementary. 10425 S. Kolmar Ave., Oak Lawn, IL 60453, 708-422-1800.

Sward Elementary. 9830 Brandt Ave., Oak Lawn, IL 60453, 708-423-7820.

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

4300 108th. Place

Oak Lawn, IL 60453

708-371-0080

School System Statistics: See table below.

District-Wide Programs: Hot Lunch Program, Special Education, Preschool Screening, PTA, Early Childhood, (Special Education, and PreKindergarten At Risk 3 & 4 year olds), Art Instruction, Music Instruction, P.E. Classes, Band, (Grades 6-8), Extra-Curricular Activities, Computer Literacy, Sports.

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

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

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

Extras: Hot Lunch, Field Trips, Transportation.

Special Needs: Speech Therapy, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy provided.

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

Hamlin Upper Grade Center. 12150 S. Hamlin Ave., Alsip, IL 60658, 708-597-1550.

Lawn Manor School. 4300 108th. Pl., Oak Lawn, IL 60453, 708-423-3078.

Meadow Lane Elementary. 118th. & Meadow Lane, Merrionette Park, IL 60655, 708-388-6958.

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.

5760 W. 95th. St.

Oak Lawn, IL 60453

708-857-2225

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

Parent/Tot & Children's Classes/Leagues/Camps: Arts & Crafts, Music, Reading/Stories, Ballet, Dance, Theater, Basketball, Hockey, Soccer, Volleyball, Ice Skating, Tennis, Baseball, Swimming, Gymnastics, Golf, Karate, Judo, Aikkido (16 years & up), Guitar, Piano, Fitness, Horseback Riding.

Adult Classes/Leagues/Activities: Fitness, Dance, Singing, Arts & Crafts, Volleyball, Basketball, Ice Skating, Tennis, Softball, Swimming, Golf, Aikkido, Singing, Gymnastics, Horseback Riding, Pet Obedience Training.

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

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

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

Other Services: Child Care, Preschool.