Announcing Granville Recreation District’s newest program offering, GRD Drive Academy
Are you a student who is 15 years and 5 months old who is ready to take driver’s education? If you answered yes, we have the opportunity for you. Students now have a convenient way to take driver’s education! NOTE: This program is NOW OPEN to Residents & Non-Residents.
The Granville Recreation District is now offering driver’s education through our GRD Drive Academy. We are an Ohio Department of Public Safety Licensed Enterprise. We are excited to partner with the Granville Schools and offer driver’s education to the Granville High School students conveniently during their school day this year 1st Semester 2023 and again 2nd Semester 2024. REMEMBER: When your child is scheduling classes for the 2023-24 school year they can enroll in the driver’s education class during 7th & 8th period study halls. Sign-up now thru January 3, 2024 for the 2nd Semester Session.
Do you have a teen who will be ready to take Driver’s Education this Summer? Registration for Summer sessions are will open late Spring 2024. If interested, sign-up for the In-Class/In-Car option on the Granville Recreation District site (here).
Is Your Teen Ready To Drive!
Now What???
Check out the Digital Driver Permit Packet to gain an understanding of the licensing process for teen drivers. Below you will find the GRD Drive Academy current Driver’s Education offerings that are available to residents and non-residents.
CURRENT OFFERINGS
2024 SUMMER OFFERINGS
Now Open To Non-Residents
FEE: $500 (R), $625 (NR) (includes 8 hours of Behind-The-Wheel Lessons*)
JUNE SESSION 1 COURSE DATES/TIMES:
M June 3, 2024 | Class Day #1
Tu June 4, 2024 | Class Day #2
W June 5, 2024 | Class Day #3
M June 10, 2024 | Class Day #4
Tu June 11, 2024 | Class Day #5
Th June 12, 2024 | Class Day #6
9AM-1:15PM Each Day @ GHS Rm 81
REGISTRATION OPENS: Now Open
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 1 Week Before First Of Class
JUNE SESSION 2 COURSE DATES/TIMES:
M June 17, 2024 | Class Day #1
Tu June 18, 2024 | Class Day #2
W June 19, 2024 | Class Day #3
M June 24, 2024 | Class Day #4
Tu June 25, 2024 | Class Day #5
Th June 26, 2024 | Class Day #6
9AM-1:15PM Each Day @ GHS Rm 81
REGISTRATION OPENS: Now Open
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 1 Week Before First Of Class
JULY SESSION 1 COURSE DATES/TIMES:
M July 8, 2024 | Class Day #1
Tu July 9, 2024 | Class Day #2
W July 10, 2024 | Class Day #3
M July 15, 2024 | Class Day #4
Tu July 16, 2024 | Class Day #5
Th July 17, 2024 | Class Day #6
9AM-1:15PM Each Day @ GHS Rm 81
REGISTRATION OPENS: Now Open
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 1 Week Before First Of Class
JULY SESSION 2 COURSE DATES/TIMES:
M July 22, 2024 | Class Day #1
Tu July 23, 2024 | Class Day #2
W July 24, 2024 | Class Day #3
M July 29, 2024 | Class Day #4
Tu July 30, 2024 | Class Day #5
Th July 31, 2024 | Class Day #6
9AM-1:15PM Each Day @ GHS Rm 81
REGISTRATION OPENS: Now Open
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 1 Week Before First Of Class
AUGUST SESSION COURSE DATES/TIMES:
M August 5, 2024 | Class Day #1
Tu August 6, 2024 | Class Day #2
W August 7, 2024 | Class Day #3
M August 12, 2024 | Class Day #4
Tu August 13, 2024 | Class Day #5
Th August 14, 2024 | Class Day #6
9AM-1:15PM Each Day @ GHS Rm 81
REGISTRATION OPENS: Now Open
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 1 Week Before First Of Class
SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2024 SUNDAY OFFERING
Open To Residents & Non-Residents
FEE: $500 (R), $625 (NR) (includes 8 hours of Behind-The-Wheel Lessons*)
COURSE DATES/TIMES:
Su September 8, 2024 | Class Day #1
Su September 15, 2024 | Class Day #2
Su September 29, 2024 | Class Day #3
Su October 6, 2024 | Class Day #4
Su October 20, 2024 | Class Day #5
Su October 27, 2024 | Class Day #6
NOON-4:15PM Each Day @ GHS Rm 81
REGISTRATION OPENS: July 15, 2024
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 1 Week Before First Of Class
1ST SEMESTER 2024 SCHOOL DAY (7th & 8th Periods) OFFERINGS
Open Residents
FEE: $500 (R) (includes 8 hours of Behind-The-Wheel Lessons*)
COURSE DATES/TIMES:
Begins September 4, 2024 – November 25, 2024 | Held On M/W/F During School
1:00-5:15PM Each Day @ GHS Rm 81
REGISTRATION OPENS: July 15, 2024
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 1 Week Before First Of Class
FOCUS:
To provide teens the opportunity to receive the driver’s education training required by the State of Ohio to obtain a State Of Ohio Drivers License.
STATE OF OHIO REQUIREMENT:
The State of Ohio requirement for teen driver’s education includes completing 24 hours of traditional in-person classroom, plus the completion of 8 hours of in-vehicle training. STUDENTS MUST COMPLETE Driver’s Ed (classroom and in-vehicle) within 6 months of starting, otherwise student must pay again and start course over.
AGE REQUIREMENTS:
Teens may start their classroom training with us at 15 years and 5 months of age. Teens may test for their learners permit at 15 years and 6 months of age, taken at the BMV.
*BEHIND-THE-WHEEL SCHEDULE:
Students will call the GRD Office, 740-587-1976 to schedule their 2 hr drives once they finish their 24 hr in-classroom instruction and receive their certificate of completion.
8 Hrs of Behind-The-Wheel Training (ONLY)
Fee: $475 (R), $600 (NR)
NOTE: This program is NOW open to Non-District Residents
For students who have their 24 hrs of online-classroom or in-person classroom instruction (from another location completed) and their certificate of completion. Please call the GRD Office to schedule your 4 in-car lessons.
FOCUS:
To provide teens the opportunity to receive the driver’s education training required by the State of Ohio to obtain a State Of Ohio Drivers License. Students will practice their driving skills one-on-one with the GRD Drive Instructor.
STATE OF OHIO REQUIREMENT:
The State of Ohio requirement for teen driver’s education includes completing 24 hours of online classroom in-person classroom, plus the completion of 8 hours of in-vehicle. STUDENTS MUST COMPLETE Driver’s Ed (classroom and in-vehicle) within 6 months of starting, otherwise student must pay again and start course over.
REQUIREMENTS:
Teens may schedule their in-car training with us once the student has completed all 24 hours of online classroom instruction, have their Certificate of Completion from another provider and valid permit.
BEHIND-THE-WHEEL SCHEDULE:
Students will call the GRD Office, 740-587-1976 to schedule their 2 hr drives once they finish their 24 hr in-classroom instruction and receive their certificate of completionwithin 6 months of starting (otherwise student must pay again and start course over).
We look forward in providing Behind-The-Wheel Instruction continuously. Once we have Licensed Instructors we will open registration online and you can begin calling the GRD to set-up your students driving schedule.
ITEMS NEEDED:
• 24 hrs of online classroom Certificate of Completion
(must be dropped off to the GRD office, M-F, 8:30AM-4:30PM before first scheduled drive).
• Valid Permit (required for each drive)
• Students must wear closed toed shoes, NO flip flops
If interested, sign-up for the In-Class/In-Car option on the Granville Recreation District site (here).
Please Note: The GRD has moved to a new online registration system as of January 1, 2022. All users must create a new household account.
Questions call the GRD office, 740-587-1976.
OTHER HELPFUL INFORMATION
Visit the Ohio BMV about any of the info below:
• Temporary Permits / Probationary Driver Licensing Under Age 18
• Knowledge Test
• Driving & Skills Test