DRIVER EDUCATION
The purpose of Driver Education is to enhance a student’s ability to physically drive an automobile, to develop a mental process of decision-making and to interact emotionally and socially with other highway users.
Lou Massong, Department Chair
847-731-9365 – massongl@zbths.org
DRIVER EDUCATION DE427/DE428
Either Semester -.25 Credit - Required - 10
Prerequisite: Student must be 15 years of age. If student’s 15th birthday is later than January 21, 1992, student should sign up for Driver Education second semester. Driver Education is available to students who have obtained sophomore status, 3.5 credits or higher and must receive a passing grade in at least eight courses during the previous two semesters prior to enrolling. Driver Education is a requirement for graduation. A student may elect to take only the classroom phase.
Fees: Student driving permit $20 (Secretary of State) Driver Education fee: $235
Course Description: Driver Education is made up of four phases: 1) classroom, required for graduation; 2) simulators; 3) driving range; and 4) behind-the-wheel must be successfully completed which is needed to obtain an Illinois Driver’s License. Students who have not achieved their Driving Permit by the 15th day of class will revert to Class Only status. The behind-the-wheel fee will be refunded. NOTE: Driver Education make-up is offered only during Summer School.
Note: Grade reported on the report card is for classroom only.
BASIC DRIVER EDUCATION DE425/DE426
Either Semester - .25 Credit – 10
Prerequisite: By placement only
Fees: Student Driving Permit $20 (Secretary of State). Driver Education fee: $235
Course Description: Same as Driver Education
Parent Involvement Program
Cooperative Driver Testing Program
The Zion-Benton High School Driver Education Department, in cooperation with the Illinois Secretary of State’s Office, will be participating in the “Cooperative Driver Testing Program.” This program means Driver Education students can take their road test at school through the Driver Education Department.
All students enrolled in Driver Education may participate as long as they meet the following requirements:
If a student does not meet the requirements as determined by the Zion-Benton Driver Education Department and the Secretary of State but has successfully completed Driver Education, the student can still take the road test at the Driver Testing Facility.
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