Rosemont is a village of about 4,000 14 miles west of downtown Chicago. While geographically small (4.5 square miles), Rosemont takes advantage of its proximity to the airport with the development of a convention center and hotels. The town is largely commercial and industrial, with approximately 25% of its area for residential housing. Recreational opportunities include the programs of the Park District. Grade school-aged children who live north of Devon Avenue attend Des Plaines district 62 schools and go on to Maine Township West High School, district 207. All other children attend Rosemont School District 78 and Leyden Community High School, District 212.

Transportation needs are served by area highways (I-90/Kennedy Expwy., I-294/Tri-State Tollway), and major local roads (Rt. 72/Higgins Rd., U.S. 45/Mannheim Rd., Touhy Ave.). Commuter service to downtown is provided by Metra at the Park Ridge or Franklin Park stations. Local bus service is available from PACE. The RTA Travel Info. Number is 1-800-972-7000.

Village Hall: 847-825-4404 Northern Illinois Gas: 847-729-4300

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

Fire Dept. For emergencies, 911. Otherwise, 847-823-1134 (Same for Police)

Highland Park Hospital: 847-432-8000 Rush North Shore Medical Center: 847-677-9600

Lutheran General Hospital: 847-723-5154 Holy Family Medical Center: 847-297-1800

All IGAP Test Scores are from the '96/'97 school year.

1131 S. Dee Rd.

Park Ridge, IL 60068

847-696-3600

School System Statistics: See table below.

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

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

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

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

Curriculum/Courses: Pre-Algebra, Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Math Analysis, Pre-Calculus, Calculus, Biology, Physical Science, Chemistry, Earth Science, Geology, Physics, English I, II, III, IV, American Studies, World Cultures, History of the Western World, United States History, Government, Computer Science, Oral Communication, Foreign Language, Vocational Education/Business (Introduction to Technology, Drafting, Industrial Drawing, Computer Aided Design/CAD, Auto Service, Auto Fundamentals, Electronics, Carpentry, Home Maintenance, Coop Work Program, Diversified Occupations, Accounting, Airline Reservation Specialist, BASIC Computer Programming, Business Law, Business Math, Computer Applications, Computer Communications, Entrepeneurship, Office Procedures, Office Occupations, Distributive Education), Consumer Education, Intro. to Business, Keyboarding, Art I, II, III, IV, Art Appreciation, P.E.I, II, III, IV, Health

Elective Courses: Composition, American Literature, English Literature, Journalism, World Literature, Writing for Readers, Probability & Statistics, Computer Science, European History, Economics, Modern History, Sociology, Law in American Society, Anthropology, Current Affairs, Design & Materials, Photography, Guitar, Chorus, Band (Beginning, Advanced, Concert, Symphony), Orchestra (Beginning-Intermediate, Concert), Music Theory, Drama, Broadcasting, Technical Theater, Child Care Occupations/Preschool, School-age Child/Parenting, Child Care Occupations - Out-of-school, Child Development/Parenting, Clothing, Foods, Home Economics, Interior Design, Hotel Restaurant/Management, Independent Living, Personality, Behavior and Relationships, Aerobics, Lifeguarding/Water Safety Instructor, Dance, Gymnastics, Fitness, Outdoor Education.

Honors/AP Courses: Math, Science, English, Social Science, Computer Science, Foreign Language (Exam only).

Extras: Hot Lunch, Field Trips, Transportation.

Special Needs: Learning Disabled, Emotionally Disturbed, Behavior Disordered, Hearing-Impaired, Sight-Impaired students. Counseling provided.

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

Maine East High School. 2601 Dempster St., Park Ridge, IL 60068, 847-825-4484.

Maine South High School. 1111 Dee Rd., Park Ridge, IL 60068, 847-825-7711.

Maine West High School. 1755 S. Wolf Rd., Des Plaines, IL 60018, 847-827-6176.

All IGAP Test Scores are from the '96/'97 school year.

3400 Rose St.

Franklin Park, IL 60131

708-451-3000

School System Statistics: See table below.

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

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

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

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

Extras: Hot Lunch, Field Trips, Transportation.

Extracurricular: Sports, Band, Chorus, School Clubs.

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

East Leyden High School. 3400 Rose St., Franklin Park, IL 60131, 708-451-3000,

West Leyden High School. 1000 N. Wolf Rd., Northlake, IL 60164, 708-451-3000.

All IGAP Test Scores are from the '96/'97 school year.

6101 Ruby St.

Rosemont, IL 60018

847-825-0144

School System Statistics: See table below.

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

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

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

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

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

Extras: Hot Lunch, Transportation, Field Trips.

6140 N. Scott

Rosemont, IL 60018

847-823-6685

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

Parent/Tot & Children's Classes/Leagues/Camps: Arts & Crafts, Baseball, Tennis, Swimming, Soccer, Basketball, Volleyball, Ice Skating.

Adult Classes/Leagues/Activities: Racquetball, Tennis, Swimming, Ice Skating, Volleyball, Basketball, Fitness.