1. Welcome to Parent/Student Night Victor J. Andrew High School Driver Education Department 2012-2013 School Yr.

2. Tonight’s Agenda Introductions Program Description Grading Graduated Drivers Licensing Parents Role in Driver Education Early Permitting Post-Semester Responsibilities Q & A

3. VJA Staff Department Chair ▫ Ms. Jennifer Doede 708-342-5834 jdoede@d230.org ▫Doug Bozych ▫Kevin Curtin ▫Phil Dryer ▫Todd Hellrung ▫Jason Lauritsen ▫Dan McCabe ▫David Wilson

4. Driver Education Program ▫ One semester comprehensive ▫ Fully-integrated 2 phase program that exceeds state standards.  30 hours+ of classroom instruction  6 hours+ of BTW (behind the wheel) instruction

5. Phase 1- The Classroom Rules of the Road I.P.D.E. Process* Natural Laws Intersections & Decision- making Rural and Urban Roads Highway Transportation System Alcohol & Drugs Preventive Maintenance Insurance New and Used Car Buying Law Enforcement

6. Phase 2- Behind the Wheel Parking lot/Range Subdivision Rural Roads Lane Changing Light City Driving Expressway City Driving ▫ Identify problems and successfully solve them in real world driving situations ▫ Variety of traffic/roadway/driving conditions ▫ Lesson progression is based of ability level

7. Grading Classroom ▫based on total points from homework, notebooks, article reviews, and tests Behind the Wheel Performing specific tasks of each lesson (# of mistakes made). Each lesson is based on 100 points (homework grades) Final Grade- Average of last 5 driving grades

8. Our Program is designed for You! Cost- $170 (including $20 permit fee to IL S.O.S) Funding Aligned Curriculum 18 week in-depth coverage of material Hands on learning experiences- guest speakers Highly qualified instructors Partnership developed between instructor, parent, student

9. Cooperative Driver Training Program Requirements ▫Grade of “85%” or higher in the classroom ▫Grade of “85%” or higher in BTW  Grade of B- does not meet requirements  Not an average of both scores Drivers BTW Test Great incentive to practice and do well in our program!

10. Graduated Driver Licensing Began Jan. 1, 1998 Recently updated Jan. 1, 2008 3 Phases ▫ Permit Phase (Age 15) ▫ Licensing Phase (Ages 16-17) ▫ Full Licensing Phase (Ages 18-20)

11. Parents: You Matter!

12. Your Role in Driver Education Defensive & Well Educated Student Driver Driver Education Instructors Student Driver Parent(s)/ Guardian(s)

13. Your Role in Driver Education ▫ Good communication & attitudes ▫ Driving progression ▫ Driving skills and practice time (1-2 hrs per week) ▫ Driving log requirement-50 ▫ Set a good example for your son/daughter ▫ Reinforce the driving triangle

14. Early Permitting Process GDL booklet Tips booklet 5-8 hours logged driving BY THE BEGINNING OF THE 2 nd Semester! Time behind the wheel (15-30 min sessions) Locations- parking lot, subdivision, rural/light city driving

15. Post-Semester Responsibilities Checking your drivers status Continue logging driving hours (100-150) What happens if I lose my permit? Getting your license ▫9 months and a day ▫Going to DVM

16. Please ask now or contact us during the semester!

17. Thank you! On your way out please sign in and receive your permit, remember to sign your permit to make it valid! Please contact us with any questions that you may have. Together, we can put the safest drivers out on the road!