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Driver Education

Registration links will be posted on our After-School Programs bulletin board.

Requirements for LOSD Driver Education Program

All students MUST meet the following course requirements PRIOR to Registration:

  • Student must currently be 15-17 years old. Please read the special notes at bottom for details about licensure and turning 18+ during the class.
  • Student must have an Oregon State Instruction Permit and submit the following information at time of registration
    • Permit Number
    • Issue Date
    • Expiration Date
  • A minimum of 5 hours behind the wheel practice time prior to first drive lesson
Intro: The driver education course is a comprehensive program committed to preparing the young driver to be a safe operator in today's complex driving environment. But safe driving doesn't simply result from taking a driver's course. The course must have a lasting impact.  It has to affect the behavior and attitude of the driver well beyond its duration. That only happens when all three partners-student, teacher and parents-combine their cooperative efforts to produce maximum results. Our program uses specially equipped vehicles for your child's safety; no drive simulators are used.
 
How it Works:
  • Students will attend 30 hours of classroom instruction time
  • Students will attend 12 hours of driving instruction time (6 hours of driving + 6 hours of observing)
  • Additional drive time will be required after each BTW instruction time. Students will bring a copy of the BTW from home to have practice times documented and signed off by a parent. These forms must be returned to the drivers for the students to receive credit for practice drive time. 
  • Students that fail to pass their final driving test on their first attempt with our examiners may continue to test in alignment with DMV guidelines. A fee of $50.00 is due prior to each additional test.
  • Additional practice drive sessions are available for a fee of $50.00 per hour. This extra driving time will allow the student to develop additional skills, experience, and confidence behind the wheel.
  • Students that have not completed the LOSD Driver Education Program with a passing grade within 180 days from the start of class will be recorded as failing the course.
  • Drive day and time will be determined after applications are completed. Parent involvement and commitment is especially important to maintaining this tight schedule however, students are responsible for tracking their drive schedule. All drive times will occur outside of the regular class time. Once drive times are selected, drives will begin to occur after the first two class dates have been attended. You should be prepared for behind the wheel schedules to extend beyond the final online class date. 

Course Completion Information:

Once a student has completed and passed the course and has turned 16 they must wait a minimum of 5 business days before visiting the DMV to get their license. The DMV personnel can electronically confirm students passed the LOSD Drivers Education Course. There are NO plastic completion cards issued. Students will also need to provide proof of 50 hours of BTW time.

Students 18 Years and Over:

Students who turn 18 years of age during the course will not be issued a ODOT TSD Certificate of Completion and will instead receive a signed completion certificate from the District certifying that they have successfully completed the course. This group of students will be required to take the drive test when they apply for their Driver's License. Students are not required to present the provider certification to obtain their license. Often these provider' certificates are used for insurance, employment, etc.


For more information about "Why Drive with Ed", see the ODOT – Traffic Safety website Why Drive with Ed  Valuable information is clearly outlined to help you and your student driver make this important decision. 

Contact Information:

Terrie Sheik & Danica Buttkus - Driver Education Coordinators
Phone: 503.534.2190

LOSD Driver Education Cancellation and Refund Policy

Cancellation/Refund Requests

  • All cancellations/refund requests must be submitted via email directly to Community School at Contact Us before midnight PST on the due date specified.
  • Verbal Cancellation/Refund Requests are not accepted.
  • Cancellation/Refund Requests received before midnight PST on the specified due date will be refunded for their tuition less a $45.00 cancellation fee.
  • No refunds will be issued for cancellation/refund requests received after midnight PST of the specified due date.

To Request a Cancellation/Refund - Please include the following components in your email:
 
Subject: Cancellation Request
Include: Student’s Name
Term/Session
Session Day
Short narrative as to why you must cancel and that you understand our cancellation policy.