Classes and Schedules
2007 - 2008 School Year
A person wanting to get a Washington State driver license before
the age of 18 years must successfully complete a certified
driver-training course. Students who are at least 15 years of age
by the first day of class may register for a traffic education
program. All students must be able to obtain an Instruction Permit
through the Department of Licensing. If there is a potential legal,
medical, or vision problem that might prohibit the student from
getting a permit, check with the DOL before registering for a
class. Paid students will be given an Application for
Instruction Permit. This will allow them to get a permit
without having to take the written test at the DOL until after the
course has been successfully completed.
Students in after-school programs are provided with session
calendars by the second classroom day. Saturday and Summer program
students receive their calendars on the first classroom day.
Calendars are marked showing classroom and driving days. Schedules
follow the Seattle School District calendar, e.g., if school is
not in session, traffic education programs do not
meet. Please see Saturday and Private School
information below for their schedules.
Reminder: Additional Seattle Public Schools high
schools will change from Yellow Bus service to Metro
bus transportation at the beginning of the 2007-2008 and 2008-2009
school years.
Tuition for the 2008 - 2009 school year will increase
beginning September 1, 2008 to cover increasing gasoline and
program-related costs. Please see our Traffic Education Fees
page for details.
The State of Washington now requires all traffic safety
education programs to provide an additional two hours of
behind-the-wheel instruction. This requirement resulted in an
increase in tuition for the 2007-2008 school year to cover the cost
of additional teacher hours, gasoline, etc. Please note that it may
be necessary to raise fees again for the 2008-2009 school year to
adjust for gasoline and other program-related costs.
Tuition for all 2007 ? 2008 programs is $415.00 (e.g.,
after-school, Saturday, and summer programs). Students who
successfully finish a traffic education course will receive a
certificate of completion. It must be presented to the Department
of Licensing before it will schedule the driving portion of the
licensing test.
Programs will be held at a school based on sufficient
enrollment. All programs consist of 30 hours of classroom
instruction and 6 hours of behind-the-wheel driving
time.
Forms and registration information for all Seattle Public
Schools programs are available in high school counseling offices.
Private schools that offer our program will also have registration
forms.
After-school Programs
After-school programs are offered at Ballard, Franklin,
Garfield, Nathan Hale, Ingraham, Roosevelt, Chief Sealth and West
Seattle high schools. (Please see Private School offerings below.)
After-school programs will not be offered at Cleveland or Rainier
Beach high schools because of the lack of sufficient enrollment.
Franklin offers a 4:45 to 6:45 class to accommodate students coming
from other school programs.
Depending on the school and the time the school day ends,
classes start 10 to 15 minutes after the last class. If enrollment
numbers are large enough, there may be additional later classes at
Ballard, Blanchet, Franklin, Garfield and Roosevelt (see individual
schools below). Regular attendance in the classroom and at
behind-the-wheel-driving sessions is required. Permit applications
are distributed on Registration Day to students who have paid the
full tuition amount. Driving schedules are distributed by the
second classroom day.
Registration for After-school Programs.
Registrations are held after school on the days noted
(classes usually start the following week). Students must attend
the registration session bringing the full tuition amount and a
signed permission form or they will not be enrolled.
- Session 1: Wednesday, September 12
- Session 2: Wednesday, November 7
- Session 3: Wednesday, January 23 (all classes start the
week of February 4)
- Session 4: Tuesday, April 8
Program Dates---(Classes are not held when school
is not in session, e.g. national holidays, during winter,
mid-winter and spring breaks, teacher professional development
days.)
- Session 1: From the week of September 17 to the week of
November 5
- Session 2: From the week of November 12 to the week of
January 14
- Session 3: From the week February 4 to the week of April
7
- Session 4: From the week April 14 to the week of June
2
There must be at least nine students enrolled to hold a class
at a school. PLEASE NOTE THAT MEETING DAYS ARE SUBJET TO CHANGE DUE
TO AVAILABILITY OF INSTRUCTORS. Schedules may have to be altered
due to inclement weather.
Ballard - Monday and Tuesday--3:00 to 5:00 p.m. (if
enough students, a 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. class will be added), Room
S-107
Franklin - Monday and Tuesday - 2:45 to 4:45 p.m. (if
enough students, a 4:45 to 6:45 p.m. class will be added), Room
32
Garfield - Tuesday and Thursday - 2:30 to 4:30 p.m., (if
enough students, a 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. class will be added), Room
S-104
Nathan Hale - Tuesday and Thursday - 3:15 to 5:15 p.m.,
Portable 3
Ingraham - Monday and Wednesday - 2:30 to 4:30 p.m., Room
115
Roosevelt - Monday and Wednesday - 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. (if
enough students, a 4:30 class will be added), Room 133
Summit K-12 - Tuesday and Thursday - 3:15 to 4:15 - the
next registration day is February 6
Chief Sealth - Monday and Wednesday--2:30 to 4:30 p.m.,
Portable 15
West Seattle - Tuesday and Thursday - 2:30 to 4:30 p.m.,
Room 138
Behind-the-wheel driving instruction begins the second
week of class and is usually held on a third weekday. If a student
is not available for driving on a particular day because of sports,
a job, etc. make a note on the registration/permission form stating
the day and reason. We will try to accommodate his/her
schedule. Calendars noting classroom and driving days are given
to students by the second classroom day.
The Traffic Education program provides cars for driving
sessions. Students must provide their own transportation after
classes and driving sessions.
Saturday
Programs
Two Saturday programs are offered during the school year. There
are no Saturday programs held during the summer. There must be at
least nine students enrolled to hold a class at a school.
Registration is completed by mail. Blue mail-in packets are
available at the high schools in counseling offices, the Traffic
Education office and some private schools. The Traffic Education
office cannot mail out individual registration packets. Do not
return your registration to a school. Mail to the address on the
blue envelope.
Classes will be offered at Ballard, Franklin, Nathan Hale, and
West Seattle high schools. This program involves a commitment of 15
Saturdays, some of which may be on holiday weekends (i.e. classes
will be held on November 17, but not on November 24). Behind-the
wheel driving sessions will be held either before or after
classroom instruction. A calendar showing classroom and driving
days is given to students on the first day. Depending on the
school, classroom instruction is from 8:00 to 10:00 a.m. or from
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. Call the Traffic Education office for
classroom meeting times at individual schools.
Students may register to attend a Saturday program at a school
that is convenient for them. Permit applications are distributed
the first classroom day to students who have paid their tuition in
full.
Fall classes begin September 22, 2007 and end January 19, 2008
(no classes on November 24, December 29 and January 5.)
(Registrations will be accepted for the fall session from September
5 to September 20.)
Spring classes begin February 2 and end May 31 (no classes on
February 23, April 5 and May 24). Please note that Nathan Hale will
start one week later, February 9. Registrations for the spring
session will not be accepted until the first week of January and
will be accepted until January 31 or until classes are full.)
Schedule Requests: If requested, the Traffic Education
Department will try to schedule students to be finished by noon.
Requests must be made in writing at the time of registration
stating the reason. There are no all-afternoon Saturday
programs.
The Traffic Education program provides cars for driving
sessions. Students must provide their own transportation to and
from the school. A $45.00 fee may be charged if a student misses
the final drive session (the final test).
The 2008 Summer School program runs from
June 23 to July 23, 2008.
(Information updated April 22, 2008)
(Please note: There will be a tuition increase
beginning September 1, 2008. The summer program will be the last
opportunity to take the course at the lower fee.)
Students should not register unless they can commit to a
Monday through Friday schedule for the entire 5-week course.
Vacations, jobs, sports, or other activities cannot conflict with
classroom or driving schedules. Registration is conducted by mail.
Packets will be available at high school counseling offices, some
private schools and agencies, and the Traffic Education office the
first week of May. Registrations must be received by June 2 to
be guaranteed the school of choice. Those received June 9 or later
will be accepted on a space available basis. Students should
register for a school that will be convenient to get to during the
summer. At this time classes are scheduled to be held at Ballard,
Cleveland, Franklin, Nathan Hale, Ingraham, Lawton, Martin Luther
King, Rainier Beach, Roosevelt, Chief Sealth, and West Seattle
schools.
The program consists of 30 hours of classroom instruction and 6
hours of behind-the-wheel drive time in addition to driving
instruction and the 4 hours of required observation time. Missing
classes or driving sessions may result in failure of the
course.
Depending on the school, classes are held from 8:00 to 10:00
a.m.; from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon; or from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m.,
some schools may have more than one class a day if there enough
students enrolled. Meeting times for schools have not yet been
determined. No classes will be held on July 3 and 4.
Revised Locations and Classroom Instruction Meeting
Times
Ballard
8:00 to 10:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon
Cleveland
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon
Denny
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon
Franklin
8:00 to 10:00 a.m.; 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon and 12:30 to 2:30
p.m.
Nathan Hale
8:00 to 10:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon
Ingraham
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon
Martin Luther King
8:00 to 10:00 a.m.
Lawton
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon
T.T. Minor
10:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
Roosevelt
8:00 to 10:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon
West Seattle
8:00 to 10:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon
Note: If sufficient enrollment is not
received for a school, that site will be cancelled. Please indicate
a first and second school choice.
Classroom sessions: are on Mondays, Tuesdays, and
Wednesdays. There is no Saturday program during the summer.
Depending on classroom instruction time, driving sessions may be
either before or after class (e.g., if classroom is from 8:00 to
10:00 a.m., the drive sessions would be from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00
noon). Driving schedules will be distributed the first class
day.
Schedule requests: Some students may be scheduled to
drive as late as 2:30 p.m. If requested, we will try to
schedule students to be finished by noon. If a special schedule
is required, it must be requested in writing (stating the reason)
at the time of registration. It may be necessary, because of
the total number of student enrolled, to hold some drive sessions
on Fridays.
Attendance: Students should not register
unless they can meet the attendance requirements. No absences
are allowed during the first and last weeks of the summer
school session. If a student cannot attend every day, call
the Traffic Education Office before registering. Only three
absences are allowed. All work must be made up.
Insurance: Students are covered while driving
Traffic Education vehicles under the Seattle School District
insurance policy. The insurance policy does not cover students at
any other time. Check with your insurance agent regarding coverage
before the student drives other vehicles.
Full payment must be made at the time of registration.
Please do not send cash. Sorry, we cannot accept credit cards, time
payments or post-dated checks. There is no reduced fee because the
state no longer funds traffic education programs.
Traffic Education Fee: $415.00
Course Repeat Fee: $270.00 The repeat fee applies
to students who have previously taken the course from the
Seattle Public Schools and need to repeat either classroom or
behind-the-wheel drive sessions or both.
Refunds: No refunds will be granted after June
13.
If a class is canceled due to low enrollment, the amount paid
will be refunded if your second school of choice is not available.
If a student cancels his/her registration, a $20.00 refund
processing fee will be charged. Refund requests must be made by the
parent/guardian in writing (mail, fax or email) by June 13.
Grade / Credit Option
During the first week of class, Seattle Public Schools students
will be given the option of receiving either a letter grade for .25
credit or a pass/no credit mark. Course grades appear on official
transcripts.
Private School Programs -
2007-2008
Regular attendance is required at all schools. The
registration day is considered the first classroom day
(except for Bishop Blanchet).
Schedules are tailored to accommodate individual school
calendars. Classes at a school are open only to students attending
that school. All programs consist of 30 hours of classroom
instruction and 6 hours behind-the-wheel driving. Course ending
dates are subject to change if classes have to be rescheduled for
any reason.
Bishop Blanchet
- Session 1: September 19 to November 8 (registration day:
September 14)
- Session 2: November 28 to January 31 (registration day:
November 14)
- Session 3: February 13 to end date pending
- Session 4: April 16 to June 4 (registration day: April 10)
Classes meet from 2:40 to 4:40 p.m., if sufficient enrollment
numbers, a 4:40 to 6:40 p.m. class will be added. Classroom
instruction is on Wednesdays and Thursdays. Students must be
available one other afternoon a week for driving sessions.
Holy Names Academy
- Fall classes start September 19. Completion date to be
determined after finalization of school calendar.
- Winter: classes start December 3. Completion date to be
determined after finalization of school calendar.
- Spring classes start March 10. Completion date to be determined
after finalization of school calendar.
Classroom instruction is on Mondays and Wednesdays. Students
must be available during one free period a week for driving
sessions. Classes are held from 2:40 to 4:40 p.m.
Lakeside
School
- Fall classes start September 17. Completion date to be
determined after finalization of school calendar.
- Winter: classes start December. Completion date to be
determined after finalization of school calendar.
- The Spring class registers and starts on March 10. Completion
date is scheduled for May 5 (inclement weather or a school closure
will change the completion date).
Classes are held from 3:15 to 5:15 p.m. Classroom instruction is
on Mondays and Tuesdays. Students must be available during one free
period a week for driving sessions.
Northwest
School
- Fall classes start September 19. Completion date to be
determined after finalization of school calendar.
- Spring classes start. February 6.
Completion date to be determined after finalization of school
calendar.
Classroom instruction is on Wednesdays. Classes are held from
3:15 to 5:15 p.m. Students must be available one other afternoon a
week for driving sessions.
Seattle Academy of Arts
and Sciences
- Fall classes start September 18. Completion date to be
determined after finalization of school calendar.
- Spring classes start March 11. Completion date to be determined
after finalization of school calendar.
Classroom instruction is on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Students
must be available one other afternoon a week for driving sessions.
Classes meet from 3:15 to 5:15 p.m.
Seattle
Lutheran
One session will be offered which begins December 3 and ends
February 13.
Classroom instruction is on Mondays and Wednesdays. Students
must be available one other afternoon a week for driving sessions.
Classes meet from 3:15 to 5:15 p.m.
Seattle Preparatory
Classroom and driving sessions are held after regular school
hours.
Check with the school in
September for the schedule.
University
Preparatory
- Fall classes start September 19. Completion date to be
determined after finalization of school calendar.
- Spring classes start February 6. Completion date to be
determined after finalization of school calendar.
Classroom instruction is on Wednesdays. Students must be
available one other afternoon a week for driving sessions. Classes
meet from 2:50 to 4:50 p.m.
Traffic Education Office
1330 North 90th Street, Building 400, Room
404
Seattle, WA 98103
(206) 252-4735
gemiller@seattleschools.org
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