Driver Education

Driver Education Department

The Driver Education curriculum may be offered in three phases:

1. Classroom
2. Behind the wheel
3. Simulation

All students must meet the state attendance requirements of 30 classroom hours and 6 hours behind the wheel. Prerequisites for the regular school year classroom enrollment are:

1. A social security number prior to enrollment.
2. Age 15 years and 3 months. Oldest students will be given first priority unless circumstances based on need warrant prior consideration. Sophomore status is required.
3. The State of Illinois requires that a student must have had "a passing grade in at least eight courses during the previous two semesters prior to enrolling in Driver Education." Summer school classes are not considered.
4. A student must have a cumulative grade point average of 1.60 or greater prior to enrolling in Driver Education.

Grades: 10, 11, 12
Length: Semester
Credit: 1