Forest Elementary School

Opened in 1964, Terrace Elementary School enrolls more than 230 students in kindergarten through grade five. The school fosters the academic, creative, ethical and physical development of children. Its academic curriculum includes English, science, music, art, physical education, reading, writing, social studies and math. Terrace Elementary School encourages students to participate in extracurricular activities, including music and art clubs, and science fairs. It governs a parent-teacher council that conducts several fundraising activities and special programs. The school operates a book club for students in grades one through five. Its staff includes psychologists, guidance counselors, nurses, social workers and speech and language therapists. Located in Des Plaines, Ill., Terrace Elementary School is a part of Community Consolidated School District 62. The district governs various elementary and middle schools and has more than 4,500 students.

Plato Academy in Des Plaines, IL, offers a progressive education that emphasizes determination, intellectual curiosity, and character development. Through an interdisciplinary and student-driven curriculum enriched by the arts, the school prepares students for future academic and personal success while promoting service to the community. The academy values diversity and welcomes students, faculty, and staff from various backgrounds. Guided by a commitment to fostering risk-taking and problem-solving, Plato Academy equips its graduates to excel in top high schools and colleges. Generated from the website

Gemini Junior High School offers education to more than 1,000 students in grades seven and eight. The school operates under the East Maine School District. Its curriculum includes subjects, such as English, math, science, social studies, foreign languages, physical education, and health and life management. It also provides classes in fine arts, practical arts and electives. It is a college preparatory school and offers general, honors and advanced placement courses to students. Gemini Junior High School also provides lessons in mass communication and business education. The school facility is equipped with science and technology labs, classrooms and specialty classrooms for art, choir and drama. Gemini Junior High School is located in Niles, Ill.