Driver Education is a high-demand program with a fixed number of seats. Students must be 15 years of age or older by May 1, 2025, and have passed at least 8 classes across the previous two semesters, to register. Once rostered, students must attend every class for the entire six weeks (June 9-July 24) as there is no “make-up” option available.

If attendance flexibility is required, please consider alternative private options.

In April, registered students will be given information about obtaining an Illinois State Learner’s Permit, which requires a permit application generated by District 214. Registered students must obtain their instructional permit by May 23, the Friday before final week.

There are four sections from which to choose:

Morning Sections:  

• 7:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. 
• 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. 

Evening Sections: 

• 3:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
• 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. 

Transportation Availability and Logistical Information

Students enrolled in the 7:30 a.m. or 10:00 a.m. Driver Education sections who choose the transportation option will be transported to RMHS prior to the beginning of the Summer Experience class day at 7:30 a.m. Students will be returned to their designated pick-up point at the end of the Summer Experience class day after 12:30 p.m.

Class Structure and Wait Times

• Driver Education classes consist of 75 minutes of classroom instruction each day and 75 minutes of behind-the-wheel instruction two days per week.
• On days with both in-class and behind-the-wheel instruction, students may have up to 2.5 hours of non-instructional wait time.
• On days with only classroom instruction, wait times may extend to 3 hours and 45 minutes.
• Summer Experience is a closed campus environment. Students who are in the building during non-instructional time are expected to wait in a designated/supervised area.
• Any student who leaves campus will not be allowed back into the building.

Please visit the Transportation section of the website for additional information.