Schools
Driver Education Parent Seminar
Richards High School will host a seminar on Tuesday, January 17 for parents of students enrolled in driver education courses second semester.
Driver education teachers will host the seminar at 7 p.m. in the theater. Richards is located at 10601 S. Central Avenue in Oak Lawn.
More than just a summary of curriculum, the seminar will emphasize the vital role parents play in educating their teenagers on safe driving habits.
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The State of Illinois requires students to spend 50 hours driving with an adult – teachers account for some of this time, but parents provide the majority – before obtaining a license.
An Oak Lawn police officer also will attend the seminar to answer any questions about rules of the road.
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Teachers will cover behind-the-wheel rules; the classroom and behind-the-wheel schedule; and expectations for parents and students.