Drivers Education

MEMORANDUM DATE:

January 2012

TO:

Students Born On or Before May 23, 1997 In order to take Driver Education, you must be 15 years old prior to the end of the course.

FROM:

Caroline Musin Berkowitz

RE:

Driver Education

As in the past, CJHS will host a driver education class by Adams School of Driving on our campus. Classes will meet here after school from 4:10 to 5:10 p.m. on select Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday afternoons throughout the second semester, except for holidays, school breaks, etc. We encourage our families to choose to take driver education here; we have found that having the class over an extended period of time helps our students to balance their homework better than the other scheduling options also provided by Adams.

These dates have been selected with great care to minimize conflicts; however, we realize that conflicts will occur. You should work out any conflicts with the driver education instructor, as this is an Adams class located on the CJHS campus, not a CJHS class. Classes will take place on the dates listed below.

This year, Adams will not provide a permit trip. Students will be given the permit applications and may go to the DOT as soon as they are 15 years old to obtain their permits.

DRIVER EDUCATION DATES Monday Tuesday Thursday 6-Feb 7-Feb 9-Feb 14-Feb 16-Feb 23-Feb 27-Feb 29-Feb 1-Mar 5-Mar 6-Mar 12-Mar 13-Mar 15-Mar 19-Mar 20-Mar 26-Mar 27-Mar 2-Apr 3-Apr 17-Apr 23-Apr 30-Apr 1-May 7-May 8-May 14-May 15-May 21-May 23-May

In this attachment, you will find the following documents: an enrollment form, rules and regulations, and a driver education approval form (to be signed by Mr. Scher).

Please complete the enrollment forms and send them, along with payment, directly to Adams School of Driving. All driver education fees and paperwork go directly to Adams. Do not bring them to school—except to have Mr. Scher sign your approval form. You will want to submit your enrollment forms and fees as soon as possible, as class begins Monday, February 6.

Please also let me know that you are signing up for Driver Education so that we can plan appropriately for space.

a-ADAMS SCHOOL OF DRIVING SINCE 1946

6040 DEMPSTER STREET

MORTON GROVE, IL 60053 847/965-6565 DRIVER TRAINING ENROLLMENT FORM

CHICAGOLAND JEWISH HIGH SCHOOL NAME ____________________________________________ DATE _______________ (As on birth certificate, include middle initial) ADDRESS ________________________________ CITY_________________________ STATE ___________ ZIP CODE ________________ PHONE ____________________ BIRTH DATE _______________________

ALT PHONE #___________________

INCLUDED IN OUR COURSES ARE THIRTY HOURS OF CLASS, BOOKS, MAKE-UP CLASSES, PICKUP AT HOME OR SCHOOL FOR ALL BEHIND-THE-WHEEL LESSONS, AND A CHOICE OF EITHER EIGHT HOURS OF PRIVATE BEHIND-THE-WHEEL LESSONS (THE ADVANTAGE PROGRAM), OR SIX HOURS EACH OF BEHIND-THE-WHEEL LESSONS AND OBSERVATION (THE BASIC COURSE), THE INSURANCE CERTIFICATE AND STATE CERTIFICATION WHICH QUALIFIES THE STUDENT FOR THE ROAD TEST AT THE AGE OF 16.

IN ORDER TO ENROLL IN THIS PROGRAM, COMPLETE THE FORM, SIGN, AND RETURN ORIGINAL WITH A $270.00 DEPOSIT FOR THE ADVANTAGE-PLUS PROGRAM, OR $195.OO FOR THE BASIC COURSE. THE BALANCE OF $300.00 IS PAYABLE THE FIRST DAY OF CLASS. OF COURSE, THE COMPLETE COURSE MUST BE PAID IN FULL UPON ENROLLMENT. PLEASE MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO ADAMS SCHOOL OF DRIVING AND SEND TO THE ABOVE ADDRESS. If a refund is desired, one-week notice prior to the class starting date is required. After that, an administrative fee of $35.00 will be charged. All class work, behind-the-wheel, and observation must be completed within 5 months from start of class, or student may be subject to any increase in price.

I hereby agree to allow the above named student to participate in the a-Adams School of Driving driver ed program, and to pay all required fees as stated:

AMOUNT ENCLOSED $___________________ CREDIT CARD #____________________________________

CHECK #_______________ EXP DATE __________

PARENT’S SIGNATURE __________________________________

DATE_________

a-ADAMS SCHOOL OF DRIVING-RULES & REGULATIONS CHICAGOLAND JEWISH HIGH SCHOOL Dear Parents: Please read carefully and sign where indicated belowI.

PAYMENT – The cost of the Advantage Plus Program is $570.00; the Basic Course is $495.00. The balance of either course is due the first day of class. No student will be allowed to receive his or her permit until the course is paid in full.

A $25.00 fee will be charged on any returned check.

II.

ATTENDANCE - is required by the State of Illinois. Only four (4) absences are allowed, and must be made up within 60 days at an Adams classroom convenient to you. Failure to make up classes missed will result in a failing grade. No refund of any kind will be given since Adams is willing and able to fulfill its obligations to its students. Unexcused absences or tardiness will result with penalty points assessed on following quiz.

III.

PERMIT TRIP – To go for your permit, you MUST be 15 years old and bring with you the following IDs: Make sure that you get the permit application back from the instructor BEFORE going to the secretary of state office.

1. PROOF OF BIRTH: (One of the following) 3. PROOF OF ADDRESS: (such as) a) CERTIFIED Birth Certificate a) Piece of mail addressed to you b) VALID Passport b) Report Card c) CERTIFIED/Sealed High School Transcript c) School ID (if it contains address) 2. PROOF OF SIGNATURE: (such as) 4. $20.00 License Fee (Payable to Secretary of State) a) Social Security Card (MUST HAVE for license!)

5. Eye Glasses or Contacts (if you need them) b) Bank Book/Credit Card 6. Permit Application with the instructor’s signature c) School ID (without signature is ok)

IV.

BEHIND-THE-WHEEL LESSONS - students will be picked up and dropped off at home, work, or school at no extra charge. We encourage all students to keep scheduled appointments in order to avoid delays in receiving certification. We require a minimum of 24-hours notice if a student is unable to keep their behind-the-wheel appointment as scheduled (a Monday appointment must be cancelled by 2:00 pm on Saturday). The lesson must be cancelled by a telephone, and by speaking with a phone counselor. Cancellations will not be accepted on line. A rescheduling fee of $65.00 will be charged if appropriate notice is not provided ($50.00 for a 45 minute lesson). If a student cannot keep an appointment due to Illness on the day of their lesson, they must call between 7:45 am and 8:00 am in order to avoid a cancellation fee (Sunday appointments must be cancelled by 2:00 pm Saturday). NO EXCEPTION OR DISCUSSION OF THE ABOVE RULE WILL BE TOLERATED! Future lessons will not be scheduled; any lessons already scheduled will be cancelled until the fee is paid. Payment must be received within 14 days of missed appointment, or permit may be cancelled. Students must have their permit with them for all lessons, or the instructor cannot give the lesson and the student will be charged the same as if it were a broken appointment.

Parents acknowledge that students on the Advantage Plus Program will have private lessons and will be driving alone in the car with the instructor. At times, students taking the Basic Course may be driving without another student in the car (i.e.: if going during the school day), but must complete 6 hours of observation.

V.

STUDENTS must wait for the instructor at the pre-determined location for 15 minutes and then call the school office.

Suburbs call (847/965-6565), Chicago call (773/262-3430). If the student leaves the pick-up point without first calling the office, there will be a $65.00 charge. NO EXCEPTIONS!!

VI.

CONDUCT - All students are expected to conduct them in an orderly manner. If a student misbehaves or causes any disruption of the class, parents will be called. If the misbehavior continues, students will be removed from the class and no refund will be given.

VII.

UNPAID tuition or cancellation charges, uncompleted work or examinations, unsatisfactory grades, etc., certification will be withheld until completion or corrections are made.

Our staff is available to answer your questions or help with problems. For your convenience, our office is open Monday thru Thursday 7:45 am to 9:00 pm, Friday 7:45 am to 6:00 pm, & Saturday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, 847-965-6565.

_____________________________________ Student’s Last Name

__________________________________________ Parent’s Signature

_________________________ Date