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 Summer 2008 Driver Education Info New Laws for Drivers! Are Illinois Permits Valid in Other States? Life Saving Knowledge Guidelines for Driver's Ed 2006-07 Driver Education Department Parent Night Scheduled The Lake Forest High School Driver Education Department will be hosting a short presentation to emphasize the importance of the parental role, clarification of current laws, regulations and policies, as well as other helpful suggestions. The goal is to form a partnership with parents. Following the presentation will be the opportunity to meet with your child’s instructor. Please bring your child’s Parent/Student Handbook. Attention Drivers Education Students: If your child is already enrolled in Driver Education for second semester and has elected to take Driver Education privately or at a different time (summer school or next year), please contact Tony Filippo at 847-582-7437 or tfilipp@d115.org as soon as possible. This is imperative because it will allow the Registrar’s office to place the next student in line. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter. For those who are taking Driver Education starting this January, the first two weeks will be classroom only despite their printed schedule. These two weeks are utilized in starting the permit process. * The permit application and a letter to the parents/legal guardians will be given to your son/daughter at the beginning of the semester by the classroom teacher. The permit must be obtained within those two weeks, or they will not be able to drive in their “Behind the Wheel” class. All students must obtain their permit by the first drive, which will be the week of Monday, February 5 2008. Here is the information you will need to aid them in obtaining their permit during those two weeks: 1) The application should be filled out in BLACK INK ONLY and signed by parent/legal guardian.2) At any Secretary of State Office, your son/daughter must take the eye test and the written test based on the Rules of the Road booklet.3) A check or money order made out to “The Secretary of State,” or cash in the amount of $20.00 must be paid at the time of the written test. 4) The following documentation is needed to obtain the permit (one from each category): a) Student Signature: valid passport, bankcard, credit card, cancelled check within 90 days, or a signed homework assignment. b) Proof of Date of Birth: Certified Birth Certificate (NO copies) c) Social Security Card: issued by the social security administration (NO copies) It will be helpful to have when applying for the permit, but it is REQUIRED to receive their license. d) Residency: post marked mail or magazines within the last 90 days For further questions regarding identification, please read your Rules of the Road handbook, which will save you time when at the facility. e) Medical Conditions: If your son/daughter has a special medical condition requiring a Doctor’s note to drive, there is a required State form that can be picked up from the classroom teacher or Tony Filippo at 847-582-7437 or tfilipp@d115.org. |