DRIVER EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR SCHOOL YEAR 2008-2009

A TWO-PHASE Driver Education course is offered to students, 30 hours in the classroom and 6 hours on-street instruction (in automatic transmission cars). Each class is “open enrollment,” so students from any school may attend. Students must be 15 years of age by the start of the classroom session in which they choose to participate. Attendance is mandatory each day if a certificate is to be awarded. This course is “Approved and Regulated by the Colorado Department of Revenue, Motor Vehicle Business Group, Driver License Section”. All early dismissals will result in no credit, no certificate, and no refund; however, the student may take the course at a later time. Grading will be on a pass/fail basis and ¼ credit will be given upon successful completion of the course. On-street instruction will be scheduled for 6 hours as is convenient with the student and individual instructors. Students will be picked up at their residence for on-street instruction. Classroom teachers are certified to give the written test for the permit. The school district will not provide transportation to or from the schools in which the classes are taught.

Classes are held on Mondays and Thursdays, two-three hours each day after school throughout the quarter in order to complete 30 hours of instruction.

•  First quarter classes Legacy High School Times – TBA September 4

Mountain Range High School Times – TBA September 4

•  Second quarter classes Horizon High School Times – TBA November 3

Northglenn High School Times – TBA November 3

•  Third quarter classes Legacy High School Times – TBA January 26

Thornton High School Times – TBA January 26

•  Fourth quarter classes Horizon High School Times – TBA April 2

Northglenn High School Times – TBA April 2

Dates and times are subject to change once class has begun. It is up to the Director's discretion to close a class due to a full enrollment.

A SUMMER CLASS will be held June 8-19, 2009, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 noon . This is the only District 12 class offered in the summer, and it is at Thornton High School .

A FEE OF $295.00 , WHICH INCLUDES BOTH PHASES OF THE PROGRAM, MUST BE INCLUDED WITH THE ENROLLMENT FORM. Your cancelled check will be your confirmation of enrollment in the class . A confirmation letter may be sent with information regarding room location for the class, or information will be posted at the high school where student will be attending the Driver Education class. Parents of students with any disability or special problems please contact Max Willsey, Director of Driver Education (720) 972-6171. Students on medication should notify the driving instructor.

Driver Education Registration Form

A NEW DEFENSIVE DRIVING CLASS FOR STUDENTS WHO ARE 15 YEARS AND SIX MONTHS OLD.

The State of Colorado enacted a new law which became effective on July 1, 2004 changing the requirements for issuance of an instruction permit to young drivers. Completion of a new FOUR HOUR defensive driving class allows students who are 15 years and six months old to now qualify for an instruction permit. Presentation of the class completion form at a Division of Motor Vehicle Office enables the student to obtain a driving instruction permit.

This class is now being offered by the Adams 12 Five Star Schools Driver Education Department for a fee of $50.00. The class is being taught by qualified instructors on selective Saturday mornings at the Educational Support Center, 1500 E. 128 th Avenue, Thornton, CO 80241.

Detach the completed form below and mail with a $50.00 check made payable to Adams12 Five Star Schools and send to Driver Education Office, Educational Support Center, 1500 E. 128 th Avenue, Thornton, CO 80241-2601. (720-972-4000)

Defensive Driving Course

House Bill 04-1017

Graduated Driver's License

Anyone under the age of 18 must now hold a permit for at least 12 months (1 year)

Instruction Permits will expire 3 years from the date of issue.*

*Unless applicants turn 18 prior to.