Driver’s Education – Westlake High School

Driver's Education

Welcome to Westlake High School and the Driver’s Education program. This program is designed to assist students complete the Utah State Requirements and obtain a driver’s license. All students enrolled in the online classes, must be enrolled in an Alpine School District school, and have an ASD email address. Please refer to the tabs below to answer your questions. We look forward in helping your student(s) achieve this milestone and become a safe, responsible driver.

PLEASE NOTE: The driver’s ed fee will increase to $200 on July 1, 2023.

Get your questions answered by reading The Important Things to Know Document.

Whitney Billman

Secondary Math 3

[email protected]

801-610-8815 ext. 789133

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Chris Cooper

Spanish, Driver's Education

[email protected]

801-610-8815 ext. 789139

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Mark Ercanbrack

Financial Literacy

[email protected]

801-610-8815 ext. 789194

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Jake Gordon

Biology, AP Biology

[email protected]

801-610-8815 ext. 789153

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Michael O’Connor

CAA, Athletic Director/Driver's Education Coordinator

[email protected]

801-610-8815 ext. 789126

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On-Line Courses

This course of Driver Education is all on-line course work thru Canvas.
Students will have an opportunity to enroll in any one of 8 courses that will be offered during the school year.
Students who take the on-line course are highly encouraged to complete the course work within 6 weeks of the start date.
Each course has a start date and a registration deadline.
Students who enroll in the On-Line course will receive instructions and an Invitation into Canvas approximately within one week prior to the start of the course.
The $200 fee can be paid at the school financial office or through MySchoolFees. This includes: instruction, observation & range, and road instruction & test, which are all Utah State requirements to get a driver’s license.

On-Line Course Sessions

Aug/Sept 2023 Course (Begins Aug 21st) Registration closes Aug 18th or until filled–THIS CLASS IS FULL
October 2023 Course (Begins Oct 2nd) Registration closes Sept 29th or until filled–THIS CLASS IS FULL
November 2023 Course (Begins Nov 6th) Registration closes Nov 3rd or until filled–THIS CLASS IS FULL
December 2023 Course (Begins Dec 4th) Registration closes Dec 1st or until filled–THIS CLASS IS FULL
February 2024 Course (Begins Feb 5th) Registration closes Feb 2nd or until filled–THIS CLASS IS FULL
March 2024 Course (Begins Mar 4th) Registration closes Mar 1st or until filled–THIS CLASS IS FULL
April 2024 Course (Begins April 8th) Registration closes Apr 5th or until filled–THIS CLASS IS FULL
June 2024 Summer Course (Begins June 5th) Registration closes May 31st or until filled
July 2024 Summer Course (Begins July 1st) Registration closes June 28th or until filled

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How do I sign up for Driver's Education?

Students must be enrolled in the Alpine School District with an ASD email address. There are two ways to register for the class. The first is through the Westlake website, under Information and then students. The second is by coming into the main office. Remember that all students must have their Driver’s Permit (Learner’s Permit) to attend the class.

What if I'm not a student through Alpine School District, can I still take Driver's Education through Westlake?

You must be a student in the Alpine School District with an ASD email address in order to take the blended or online course through Westlake. If you are not a student of ASD, you can take the class through Polaris High School. You can then take range and road through them, or you can take range and road through Westlake. Please contact Polaris at 801-610-8182 to enroll.

Is Driver's Education offered during the school day at Westlake?

There is one way for taking Driver’s Education here at Westlake–that is online only! Online is done through Canvas at home.

How long is the Driver's Education class at Westlake High School?

The Driver’s Education class includes the mandatory parent/student webinar, range orientation/observation, Street Smart computer simulator program and their driver’s education lab experience. The courses are approximately 6 weeks.

What is the requirement to take the Driver's Education class?

Everyone who enrolls in the driver’s education class at Westlake must be enrolled as a student in the Alpine School District with a valid ASD email. They must also be at least 15 years old and must have their Utah Driver’s Permit (learner’s permit) prior to the start of the class.

What is the attendance policy for the Driver's Education class?

Perfect attendance is vital to the student’s success in the class, on the range and on the road. Students must attend the Zero Fatalities webinar, classes, range and road with a B or better (80%) to pass the course.

How much does the Driver's Education cost at Westlake High School?

The $200 fee can be paid at the school finance office or through My School Fees. This includes: online instruction, observation & range, and road instruction & test, which are all Utah State requirements to get a driver’s license.

How do I schedule Range & Road for Driver's Education?

Range and road are a required component of Driver’s Education. Range and road make up 6 of the required 40 hours a student needs to drive prior to getting their license. Range is scheduled while in the class and takes place in the evening, and road is scheduled with their assigned road instructor. All students are encouraged to schedule road when they have completed their 40+ hours of driving and are ready to be tested. Schedule for range HERE.
If you take the Driver Education course through another venue (i.e. Polaris, private, etc) and would like to take range and road through Westlake, please contact Michael O’Connor at [email protected] to schedule that.

Why do parents and students attend the Mandatory Parent/Student Webinar?

The mandatory parent/student webinar is one of the attendance days built into the program. This webinar is essential in setting the tone to the importance of driving and the role of the parent and student. Utah’s Zero Fatalities present important information regarding the class; such as rules, regulations and the many obstacles and distractions young drivers face.

Street Smarts

Insurance and crash costs can be significantly reduced for teen drivers and their parents with our proven online training course focused on addressing the 5 most common causes of crashes.

Street Smarts 101

WHS Driver's Education Website

Find more Driver's Education Information through our very own Driver's Education website!

Traffic Safety & Trends Exam

Effective January 1, 2016, in compliance with House Bill 147, applicants applying for an original or provisional Class D license are required to pass this additional knowledge test prior to receiving a permanent license.

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