Drivers Education
Auto Safety – 01210 - 01240
This course is a graduation requirement.
Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12 Length: One quarter Credits: 1/4
Prerequisite: Students must have passed 8 classes within the previous two semesters and be 15 years of age.
Description: If a student wishes to get an Illinois Driver’s License upon his or her 16th birthday, he or she must successfully complete Auto Safety and Behind the Wheel driving. Students may obtain a driver’s license at 18 by taking the class only. This graduation requirement is also offered in the summer school program. Summer Auto Safety meets six weeks, and the fee per student is $62.50 (fee subject to change). Out‐of‐district students are also permitted to enroll in the classroom program at an additional cost. No absences are allowed in summer to meet the 30 hours requirement of the state. Auto Safety is a required class for high school graduation.
This course consists of:
Learning the Rules of the Road
Viewing Films and tapes showing different aspects of driving and attitudes
Listening to Guest speakers (Approximately five per quarter)
Behind the Wheel Driving
Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12 Length: 6 Hours Driving/6 Hours Observation Credits: None
Prerequisite: Auto Safety and Illinois Driving Permit
Description: Behind the Wheel is the lab portion of Auto Safety. It will last approximately six weeks, with six hours of this being actual driving time. All students who have passed or are presently enrolled in Auto Safety and have their permit will be signed up for Behind the Wheel. Behind the Wheel is taught during the summer time, before school, after school, during study hall, and other times designated by the driving coordinator. Driving times are assigned by the student's date of birth and availability of driving instructors. Behind the Wheel Driving is not a scheduled hour, but will be scheduled individually with the teacher.
$20 Permit Fee (Payable to: Secretary of State)
$250 Behind the Wheel (Payable to: Alton High School)
Fees may be paid to the Bookkeeper.