Pierce Downer Elementary School

St. Joan of Arc School is an educational institution that serves more than 700 students in prekindergarten through grade eight. Operational for more than 80 years, the school provides accelerated reading and talented and gifted education programs. It conducts classes in language arts, math, English, science and social studies. St. Joan of Arc School supports various sports activities, such as volleyball, basketball, cheerleading, cross country, and track and field. It also offers Picture Parent and Battle of the Books programs. St. Joan of Arc School organizes various academic and cultural events, including spelling bee competitions, science fairs and writing contests. It also supports birthday book and yearbook clubs. St. Joan of Arc School is located in Lisle, Ill.

Prospect School offers various academic and cocurricular programs. It provides various services, including special education and gifted education. Its curriculum is associated with the Illinois Learning Standards. The school has more than 20 classrooms, a gymnasium, multipurpose room, media resource center and room for group instructional programs. It is spread over an area of more than 55,000 square feet. It also provides special education programs to students with disabilities. Its special education programs include an assessment matrix, checking fluency scales of oral reading, and district literacy assessment and documentation. Additionally, the school offers Martin Luther King Day celebrations, Thanksgiving Day ceremonies and institute day programs. Prospect School is located in Clarendon Hills, Ill.

Located in Willowbrook, Ill., Westview Hills offers educational services to more than 450 students in grades six through eight. Established in 1974, the middle school conducts classes in English, math, science and social studies. It also provides lessons in foreign language, applied technology and home economics. In addition, the school conducts classes in physical education and music. Westview Hills offers special education services to children with learn9ng disabilities. It staffs speech and occupational therapists, special educators, nurses, subject teachers and a psychologist. The middle school is governed by Maercker School District 60, which houses various elementary, middle and high schools.