DirectorBettyann Creighton 440 N. Broad Street, Suite 251Portal C Philadelphia, PA 19130 Phone: 215.400.6814 Related Departments
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Driver EducationDriver EducationOffice of Health, Safety, Physical Education and Sports Administration 440 North Broad Street John Makara, Coordinator Voice 215. 400.6809 Fax 215.400.4212 The School District of Philadelphia, Office of Health, Safety and Physical Education, is offering the valuable experience of Driver Education. This is directly related to the District’s commitment to providing educational opportunities that promote comprehensive safety practices, responsibility and preparation for future careers. Eligible students will be instructed in laws related to safe and responsible driving, challenges of driving and implications of irresponsible driving choices. Driver Ed. Course SyllabusClass One • Introduction to Driver Education • Classroom expectations and procedures • Permit process • Graduated Licensing • Pennsylvania driver manual • Introductory video Class Two • Review class #! • Driving as a privilege and potential for employment • Introduce the "100" questions that are the pool of questions for the permit test • Current events Class Three • Decision Making, Stop, Think and Go • Video "Shattered Lives" • Current Events Class Four • Perceptual Skills • Video "Using Your Eyes Effectively" Class Five • Identifying Traffic Controls • Video "Are You Reading ME" Class Six • Basic Maneuvers • Video "Real World Driver, Driving Skills for LIfe" Class Seven • Identifying Highway Conditions • Current Events Class Eight • Sharing the Road with Others • Powerpoint Presentation Class Nine • Identifying Highway Transportation System Events • Identifying Closing Properties • Powerpoint Presentation Class Ten • Responding to Problem Situations • Responding to Emergencies • Current Events Class Eleven • Night Driving • Survival 101 Presentation • Philadelphia Police Department Trainers Class Twelve • Vehicle Systems and Maintenance • Recomended Emergency Supplies • Financial Responsibilities Class Thirteen • Handling Social Pressures • Driving Record and Laws Class Fourteen • Review "100" Questions • Driving as an Occupation • Cumulative Review Class Fifthteen • Issue Certificates • Evaluations Participating Schools* Bartram * Ben Franklin * Bok * Edison * Furness * Lincoln * Masterman * Northeast * Overbrook * Randolph * Swenson * University City * West Phila. * Washington Driver Ed. HoursClasses are held from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Some sites offer mornings Special Summer Program Available |
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