Fox Lake is a village of about 7500 53 miles northwest of downtown Chicago. Fox Lake is a popular recreational area, with the numerous lakes in the region. Recreational opportunities include the facilities of a community center, playgrounds, sports fields, tennis courts, and an ice rink maintained by the village. Residents can also participate in the park district programs of neighboring Round Lake. Grade school-aged children attend district 37, 38 & 114 schools, while secondary students go to Grant High School, district 124. (See below for details on schools).

Transportation needs are served by area highways (I-94), and major local roads (I-173/Rosecrans Rd., I-83, U.S. 45). Commuter service to downtown is provided by the Metra Milwaukee District North Line (MD-N) in Fox Lake. Travel time to the downtown Chicago station is about 105 minutes. The RTA Travel Info. Number is 1-800-972-7000.

Village Hall: 847-587-2151 NICOR: 1-800-942-6100

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

Fire Dept. For emergencies, 911. Otherwise, 847-587-3100. (Same for Police).

Public Library: 225 E. Grand Ave. 847-587-0198

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.

285 E. Grand Ave.

Fox Lake, IL 60020

847-587-2561

School System Statistics: See table below.

District-Wide Programs: Counseling, Special Education, Extra-Curricular Activities, Summer School, Music Instruction, Art Instruction, Band, Chorus, P.E. Classes, Foreign Language, Computer Literacy.

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

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

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

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

Curriculum/Courses: Basic Math, Algebra, Geometry, Calculus, Trigonometry, American & World History, Civics, Sociology, Psychology, International Studies, World Geography, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Geology, Spanish, French, Band, Chorus, Art, P.E.

Elective Courses: Algebra, Calculus, Geometry, Trigonometry, Economics, Sociology, Psychology, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Earth Science, Spanish, French, Band, Chorus, Typing/Word Processing, Accounting/Bookkeeping, Automotive, Carpentry, Drafting, Home Economics, Parenting & Childcare, Graphic Arts, Consumer Education (Graduation Requirement), Painting, Sculpture, Printmaking, Jewelry & Metalsmithing.

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

Extras: Hot Lunch, Field Trips, Transportation.

Special Needs: Learning Disabled, Physically Handicapped students. Counseling, other services provided as needed through contract with the Special Education District of Lake County (SEDOL).

Extracurricular: Sports, Chorus, School Clubs, Band.

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

17 N. Forest Ave.

Fox Lake, IL 60020

847-587-8275

School System Statistics: See table below.

District-Wide Programs: Extra-Curricular Activities, Chapter One Reading Program, Social Service & Psychological Programs, Grant for district - integrating fine arts into content areas, Science Literacy program (through Lake Co. Educational Service Center)., Learning Disabled Programs (resource & self-contained), PTA, Gifted Program, P.E. Classes, Computer Literacy, Early Childhood, Counseling, Sports, Hot Lunch Program, Special Education, Art Instruction, Music Instruction.

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

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

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

Extras: Hot Lunch, Field Trips, Transportation.

Extracurricular (Grade 4 & up): Sports, Theater/Drama.

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

Forest Elementary. 17 N. Forest Ave., Fox Lake, IL 60020, 847-587-8275.

Lotus Elementary. 29067 W. Grass Lake, Spring Grove, IL 60081, 847-587-7311.

Stanton Elementary. 101 Hawthorne Lane, Fox Lake, IL 60020, 847-587-2535.

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

34699 N. Hwy. 12

Ingleside, IL 60041

847-587-2632

School System Statistics: See table below.

District-Wide Programs: Hot Lunch Program, Special Education, Art Instruction, Music Instruction, P.E. Classes, Early Childhood Education, Preschool Screening.

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

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

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

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

Extras: Hot Lunch, Field Trips, Transportation.

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

25775 W. Hwy. 134

Ingleside, IL 60041

847-546-9336

School System Statistics: See table below.

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

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

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

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.

Gavin South Junior High. 25775 N. Hwy. 134, Lake Villa, IL 60046, 847-546-9336.

Gavin North Intermediate. 37850 N. Hwy. 59, Lake Villa, IL 60046, 847-356-7811.

Gavin Central Elementary. 36414 N. Ridge Ave., Lake Villa, IL 60046, 847-973-3280.

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.

814 Hart Road

Round Lake, IL 60073

847-546-8558

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

Parent/Tot & Children's Classes/Leagues/Camps: Swimming, Fitness (16 years & up), Nature, Arts & Crafts, Reading/Stories, Music, Ballet, Dance, Gymnastics, Basketball, Hockey, Wrestling, Pom Pon/Cheerleading, Tennis, Karate, Soccer, Baseball.

Adult Classes/Leagues/Activities: Fitness, Swimming, Arts & Crafts, Pet Obedience Training, Computers, First Aid, CPR, Dance, Symphonic Winds Group, Basketball, Volleyball, Tennis, Karate, Golf.

Senior Adult Classes/Clubs/Services/Programs: Golf, Trips, Driving, Kitchen Band, Pinochle, Speakers, Newsletter, Game Days, Transportation.

Special Needs: Physically Handicapped, Developmentally Delayed, Hearing-Impaired, Sight-Impaired, Member of the Special Recreation Association of Round Lake, Lindenhurst and Zion (SRARLZ).

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

Other Services: Preschool, Child Care, Summer Day Camp.