Driver's Education
The Glenbrook South High School Driver Education program is designed to teach students the knowledge and technical skills necessary to become licensed drivers in the State of Illinois.
The Driver Education department is an integrated curriculum of classroom theory and behind-the-wheel driving experience with a trained instructor, preparing students for real-world driving situations. We do not utilize simulators.
Our comprehensive curriculum covers a wide range of topics, including traffic laws, defensive driving techniques, and vehicle safety and maintenance. The goal of our Driver Education department is to help students become safe and responsible drivers.
General Information
The curriculum emphasizes the importance of knowing the Rules of the Road to promote safety for drivers, passengers, and pedestrians. To qualify for instruction, all students must pass tests on Rules of the Road, signs, and vision. Thirty hours of classroom instruction is a graduation requirement for all students. The Driver Education final exam is given during finals week.
Class RequirementsÂ
Class participation is extremely important. All homework must be turned in on time and clearly written or printed. Late work will receive a grade reduction. All missed exams must be made up as soon as possible or other arrangements must be made with your teacher.
Courses
DEC16100S, DEC16200S
This course provides the student with opportunities to acquire knowledge and information regarding the rules of the road and safe operation of a vehicle. This course meets for a minimum of thirty clock hours during a semester. The classroom phase of driver education is required for graduation. A DLS year-long section will be available.
DEC13100S, DEC13200S
This course is designed for students enrolled in the ELL program who have been identified as proficient. This course provides the student with opportunities to acquire knowledge and information concerning driver education, behind the wheel, and the rules of the road. Enrollment is limited to those students enrolled in the ELL program with permission of the ELL Program Coordinator.
DEC12300S
This course is offered as an elective. Older students are scheduled first in order of their birthdays. Students are scheduled for the behind-the-wheel instruction one day each week. Students receive a total of six clock hours of instruction in the car. (May be taken pass/fail).