2011 Winnetka-Northfield Community Guide - Communities
2011 Winnetka-Northfield Community Guide - Communities
2011 Winnetka-Northfield Community Guide - Communities
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Public High Schools<br />
<strong>Winnetka</strong>-<strong>Northfield</strong> <strong>Community</strong> <strong>Guide</strong><br />
<strong>Northfield</strong> School District 29<br />
School Board & Park Board Caucus<br />
The District 29 School and Park Board Caucus is a committee of <strong>Northfield</strong> residents<br />
responsible for identifying, interviewing, slating and supporting the best qualified<br />
candidates to serve on the Sunset Ridge School Board and the <strong>Northfield</strong> Park Board.<br />
If you are interested in more information or serving on the caucus, please contact one<br />
of the caucus co-chairs:<br />
Hallie Bodman – ahkbod@aol.com<br />
Chris Clark – 441-1397<br />
pitcommittee@yahoo.com<br />
Sunset Ridge School District 29 Foundation<br />
525 Sunset Ridge Road<br />
<strong>Northfield</strong> 60093<br />
The School District 29 Foundation believes the community has no higher priority<br />
than to effectively educate children to become responsible and productive citizens and<br />
life-long learners. The foundation raises and holds funds for the benefit of investing<br />
in District 29’s children. As a tax-exempt entity, contributions of cash, stock, bequests,<br />
etc. are accepted that may be either unrestricted or restricted to areas such as capital<br />
construction, academic enrichment, professional development or endowment.<br />
New Trier Township High School District 203<br />
Superintendent Dr. Linda L. Yonke<br />
Associate Superintendent Donald R. Goers<br />
Assistant Superintendents<br />
Timothy Hayes and Paul Sally<br />
Administrative Offices<br />
7 Happ Road, <strong>Northfield</strong> 60093 ........................... 446-7000<br />
www.newtrier.k12.il.us<br />
■ Students of New<br />
Trier High School<br />
clear buckthorn at the<br />
Heller Nature Center<br />
in Highland Park as<br />
part of the school’s<br />
Sophomore Institute<br />
Day. Brian O’Mahoney<br />
for Sun-Times Media.<br />
Full Service Deli • Fresh Produce • Gourmet Meats • Party Trays • Fruit Baskets<br />
800 Elm Street • <strong>Winnetka</strong>, Il 60093<br />
Phone: 847-446-7720 • Fax: 847-446-7753<br />
Freshmen<br />
New Trier High School – <strong>Northfield</strong> Campus<br />
7 Happ Road, <strong>Northfield</strong> 60093 ........................... 446-7000<br />
Principal-<strong>Northfield</strong> Campus Jan Borja<br />
Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors<br />
New Trier High School – <strong>Winnetka</strong> Campus<br />
385 <strong>Winnetka</strong> Avenue<br />
<strong>Winnetka</strong> 60093 ................................................... 446-7000<br />
Principal-<strong>Winnetka</strong> Campus Tim Dohrer<br />
Board of Education<br />
www.newtrier.k12.il.us/page.aspx?id=4748<br />
Meetings are generally held the third Monday of the month.<br />
School and <strong>Community</strong><br />
New Trier High School is a comprehensive four year high<br />
school with a total enrollment of 4,144 students.<br />
Faculty<br />
The school has over 300 certified staff members, more than<br />
80% of whom hold a master’s degree. The current certified<br />
staff to student ratio is approximately 1 to 11.<br />
Student Activities and Leadership Organizations<br />
The richness of the extracurricular activities and athletic<br />
programs at New Trier is one of its strongest characteristics.<br />
Sunset Ridge School District 29<br />
www.sunsetridge29.net<br />
Grades K-3<br />
Middlefork School<br />
405 Wagner Road<br />
<strong>Northfield</strong> 60093 .................................................. 881-9500<br />
Grades 4-8<br />
Sunset Ridge School<br />
525 Sunset Ridge Road<br />
<strong>Northfield</strong> 60093 .................................................. 881-9400<br />
Most of <strong>Northfield</strong> is served by this school district.<br />
Pick-Up & Delivery Service Available<br />
Phone or Fax your order today!<br />
Private Schools<br />
Christian Heritage Academy<br />
315 Waukegan Road<br />
<strong>Northfield</strong> 60093 .................................................................. 446-5252<br />
www.christianheritage.org<br />
Christian Heritage Academy is a non-denominational Christian<br />
school serving 400 students in grades PreK-9th. In every grade,<br />
students are “equipped to be lifetime followers of Jesus Christ” through<br />
an academically rigorous program that integrates faith with critical<br />
thinking skills. Accredited by NCA & ACSI, recognized as a Blue<br />
Ribbon School (U.S. Dept of Education), and awarded national “Best<br />
Christian Workplace” the past 4 years, CHA offers small class sizes,<br />
full- & half-day preschool, after-school care, and opportunities for<br />
enrichments in the arts and athletics.<br />
Hyde Park Day School (HPDS)<br />
1980 Old Willow Road<br />
<strong>Northfield</strong> 60093 .................................................................. 446-7025<br />
hpds.uchicago.edu<br />
The Hyde Park Day School (HPDS) is a private, non-profit day school<br />
serving the needs of children with learning disabilities.<br />
North Shore Country Day School<br />
310 Green Bay Road<br />
<strong>Winnetka</strong> 60093 ................................................................... 446-0674<br />
www.nscds.org<br />
Head of School Tom Doar III<br />
North Shore Country Day School is a coeducational, collegepreparatory<br />
school of 490 students in junior kindergarten through<br />
grade 12 that features a student/teacher ratio of 8:1 and extensive<br />
athletics and arts programs within a vibrant community.<br />
Sacred Heart School<br />
1095 Gage Street<br />
<strong>Winnetka</strong> 60093 ................................................................... 446-0005<br />
Principal Sister Kathleen Donnelly, O.P.<br />
www.shwschool.org<br />
Saints Faith, Hope and Charity School<br />
180 Ridge Avenue<br />
<strong>Winnetka</strong> 60093 ................................................................... 446-0031<br />
Principal Mary Rehfield<br />
www.faithhope.org<br />
Private Schools<br />
<strong>Winnetka</strong>-<strong>Northfield</strong> <strong>Community</strong> <strong>Guide</strong><br />
Specialized Schools<br />
French Institute of the North Shore<br />
562 Green Bay Road<br />
<strong>Winnetka</strong> 60093 ................................................................... 501-5800<br />
Director Maria Kurt<br />
www.FrenchInstituteNS.com<br />
The French Institute offers conversational French lessons of all levels<br />
to adults. A highly interactive and fun teaching method is used to<br />
accelerate learning and have students speaking French from day one.<br />
The Hadley School for the Blind<br />
700 Elm Street<br />
<strong>Winnetka</strong> 60093 ..................................... 446-8111 or (800) 323-4238<br />
www.hadley.edu<br />
President Charles E. Young<br />
Founded in 1920, The Hadley School for the Blind is the leading<br />
educator of braille and the largest provider of tuition-free distance<br />
education for people who are blind or visually impaired and their<br />
families. The school serves 10,000 students over the age of 14 in 100<br />
countries. Program areas include: Adult Continuing Education, Family<br />
Education, High School and Professional Studies. Hadley offers 100<br />
courses - from academic subjects and independent living skills to<br />
finding employment and leisure activities. Courses are available in<br />
braille, large print, audio and online.<br />
Music Institute of Chicago<br />
300 Green Bay Road<br />
<strong>Winnetka</strong> 60093 .................................................................. 905-1500<br />
www.musicinst.org<br />
Music for all ages…learning for life!<br />
One-to-One Learning Center<br />
778 Frontage Road, Ste. 108<br />
<strong>Northfield</strong> 60093 ...........................................501-3300; Fax 501-3308<br />
www.one-to-onelc.org<br />
Executive Director Phyllis C. Myers, Ph.D.<br />
North Shore Art League<br />
620 Lincoln Avenue, 2nd Flr.<br />
<strong>Winnetka</strong> 60093 ................................................................... 446-2870<br />
www.northshoreartleague.org<br />
Executive Director Linda Nelson<br />
The North Shore Art League offers art classes, workshops, lectures<br />
and exhibitions for children and adults. A distinguished faculty<br />
teaches drawing, painting (oil, acrylic and watercolor), ceramics,<br />
pastels, etching, printmaking, figure study, photography, cartooning<br />
and more. Classes meet in our sky-lit studio on the second floor of the<br />
<strong>Community</strong> House. NSAL also offers an exciting children’s summer<br />
art camp, adult immersion seminars and unique art focused fieldtrips.<br />
A series of distinctive art exhibitions are held during the year<br />
including Art on the Plaza fine arts show held in June at Plaza del<br />
Lago in Wilmette.<br />
22 <strong>Winnetka</strong>-<strong>Northfield</strong> Chamber of Commerce | 847-446-4451 www.winnetkachamber.com | www.northfieldchamber.org 23
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