High School: Electives
Driver's Ed.
by Mike Heater
March 28, 2008
Driver Education class will begin June 9th. Students who will be 14
years of age before June 1st will be eligible to enroll. The course
fee is $25, and is due April 4th. There will be a sign up sheet in
the office. On Friday, April 4th at 10:30 a.m. there will be a
mandatory meeting for students enrolled in Driver Education.
The classroom portion of the course involves 10 days of
instruction. Students must complete course work with a score of 80%
or better in order to pass. Students will be engaged in a variety
of activities including textbook and Kansas driving handbook
lessons, videos, and guest speakers. The behind-the-wheel portion
of the class will include basic driving procedures, parking, as
well as city, rural, and highway driving. Students must
consistently and successfully complete each of the driving
competencies without instructor prompt in order to pass.
A detailed class and driving schedule will be made available closer
to the beginning of class. Feel free to contact Mr. Heater with any
questions. mheater@usd507.org 620.649.2611 x156
