Gages Lake is an unincorporated community near Grayslake, about 54 miles northwest of downtown Chicago. Recreational opportunities include Grayslake's Park District programs, boating and fishing on the lakes and ponds in the area, skiing on nearby slopes, the facilities of the local forest preserves and parks, and Illinois Beach State Park and North Point Marina, both on Lake Michigan's shores. Grade school-aged children attend district 50 schools, while secondary students go to Grayslake High School, district 127. (See below for details on schools).

Transportation needs are served by area highways (I-94) a few miles east, and major local roads (U.S. 45, I 83, Belvidere Rd., Washington St..). Commuter service to downtown is provided by the Metra Milwaukee District North Line (MD-N). Travel time to the downtown Chicago station is about 60 minutes (express). Local bus service is available from PACE. The RTA Travel Info. Number is 1-800-972-7000.

Village Hall: 847-223-8515 NICOR: 1-800-942-6100

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

Fire Dept. For emergencies, 911. Otherwise, 847-223-2120

Police Dept.: 911 for emergencies. Otherwise, 847-223-2341

Public Library: 148 Center. 847-223-5313

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.

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.

243 Harvey Ave.

Grayslake, IL 60030

847-223-4404

Equipment/Physical Features: Outdoor Playground(s), Gym(s), Golf Courses, Beach, Sports Fields, Volleyball Court(s), Swimming Pool(s), Tennis Court(s), Ice Rink(s).

Parent/Tot & Children's Classes/Leagues/Camps: Swimming, Volleyball, Baseball, Soccer, Arts & Crafts, Gymnastics, Music, Reading/Stories, Tennis, Ballet, Dance, Computers, Cheerleading/Pom Pon, Karate, Tae Kwon Do.

Adult Classes/Leagues/Activities: Golf, Swimming, Volleyball, Fitness, Dance, Tennis, Badminton, Financial Planning, CPR, Arts & Crafts, Tae Kwon Do.

Senior Adult Classes/Clubs/Services/Programs: Men's Group, Women's Group

Special Services: Compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).