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Behind the Wheel

Driver Education/Behind the Wheel at King George High School

SIGN UP FOR BEHIND THE WHEEL ARE CURRENTLY CLOSED AND WILL REOPEN IN THE BEGINNING OF FEBRUARY

 

 

Welcome to the King George High School Behind the Wheel Program!
This page provides important information about our Driver Education program, including registration details, requirements, required meetings, and course expectations.

 

📝 Registration Information

Registration is now open!
To register for Behind the Wheel:

  1. Complete the registration form in the front office.
     
  2. Submit the form and $175 payment to Mr. Reviello or to the front office.
     
  3. Payment must be made at the time of registration.
     
  4. Payments will be processed upon submission.
     

If sign-ups are currently closed, check back when registration reopens.

 

✅ Requirements

To be eligible for Behind the Wheel, students must:

  • Have their Learner’s Permit.
     
  • Pass classroom Driver’s Education.
     
  • Have completed at least 25 of their 45 required driving hours.
     

Behind the Wheel is open to all students, but please note:

  • The waitlist is typically 8–12 weeks.
     
  • We cannot guarantee when each student will be scheduled to drive.
     
  • For questions, please contact Mrs. Carey or Mr. Reviello.
     

 

👨‍👩‍👧 Parent/Teen Meetings

All students enrolled in Driver Education must attend one 90-minute Parent/Teen Meeting with a parent or guardian.

No registration is needed — just arrive on time!

Meeting Dates:

  • Tuesday, February 3 – 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday, February 25-6:00PM
  • Wednesday, March 25 – 6:00 PM

Location: KGHS Auditorium
Important: You must attend the entire session to receive credit.

Sign Up: Parent/Teen Meeting Link

 

🏫 About Driver Education

  • Driver’s Education is included as part of PE 10, a required course for graduation.
     
  • Students under 18 years of age must pass Driver’s Ed to qualify for a Virginia driver’s license.
     
  • Students may take their Learner’s Permit test at the DMV once they turn 15 years and 6 months old (Driver’s Ed is not required before taking the permit test).
     

Course Details:

  • Students receive 36 hours of classroom instruction covering vehicle operation, safety, and Virginia driving laws.
     
  • Attendance is required for all instructional hours.
     
  • Students and parents must attend one Parent/Teen Meeting to meet course requirements.
     

 

📊 Grades and Requirements

Students will see two grades on their report card:

  • PE 10 Grade: Based on classroom performance.
     
  • Driver’s Education Grade: “P” for Pass or “F” for Fail.
     

To successfully complete Driver’s Education, students must:

  1. Meet the academic grade requirement.
     
  2. Complete all required class hours.
     
  3. Attend a Parent/Teen Meeting in full.
     

 

 

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