Summer School Driver Education Information

Students have two options to receive their Driving Permit:

Option 1: Students will receive an email to pick up an informational Summer School Driver Education packet for obtaining their permit from the Niles North Physical Welfare office on May 16 where we will conduct the required testing to obtain your driving permit. Please bring your school ID, your completed permit application with parents signature, and the  $20.00 check or money order payable to the Illinois Secretary of State.  

D219 will provide students with the vision exam. Please be sure to have contacts or glasses with you for the vision exam if you have a prescription. You must have at least 20/40 vision in order to pass the vision exam. D219 staff will also assist students in completing the online application, and also administer the Rules of the Road/Permit Test. Please review the rules of the road booklet found here or by going to ilsos.gov and clicking on Rules of the Road.      

All students must provide a check, money order or cashiers check for $20.00 made out to the Illinois  Secretary of State.  Cash will not be accepted. 

Following the  successful completion of all tests and payment submission, a District 219 representative will go to the Illinois Secretary of State DMV and obtain your permit.  

Permits will be handed out on the first day of class. Please note we are NOT the DMV.  We can NOT print off, make a copy or renew your permit. You have to go to  the DMV if you lose your permit.

Option 2: The student then may make an appointment at the Illinois Secretary of State's office DMV and complete the process outlined above. Be sure to provide the required documentation.       

A student must have their permit with them during all Behind The Wheel Sessions, students will not be allowed to drive without it. 

To renew a permit you must visit the DMV and bring a school ID, birth certificate or passport. The cost is $10 and you will need to take a written and vision test. Once renewed, the permit is valid for one year.   

Students must go to the DMV for a replacement. A replacement permit costs $5 and students must bring a school ID, birth certificate or passport.

Students who are dropped from the course must give their permits to the Driver Education teacher. Students will receive their permit after they enroll in the course again.

The Driver Education class for Summer School begins June 9 to July 24 with a break from June 30 to July 4, 2025. Students should arrive on June 9 at 8:00am on the first day of summer school. Students will receive a copy of their driving and classroom schedule. 

The schedule includes a student’s driving (Behind-the-Wheel) and classroom schedule. Students are assigned by number and attend only during their scheduled time.

• Classroom time is once per day.
• Driving time is typically three times per week.

Students may stay on campus between classroom time and driving time. They must be a supervised area designated by the Summer School staff. 

Driver Education - Week 1 Example
BTW = behind the wheel

Students cannot change their driving schedule based on their own schedule.  Students must attend when they are scheduled.

If an emergency arises, the parent must communicate the absence to the instructor prior to the class. Our schedule is set around meeting the state requirements for both classroom and behind the wheel. Any absences may result in students not meeting the required number of hours needed to successfully complete this course and becoming eligible to receive their license.