Minors school license/school permit

Students who have completed a Drivers Education course but have not yet received their full drivers license may apply for a Minors School License, also referred to as a school permit. Students with this license may only drive to and from school. 

Students must meet with Officer Tran  who will do a short orientation and then will give the required signature. You must bring the completed/signed DOT form and drivers permit.  During the school year you may stop by his office during school hours or arrange a time to meet with him. 

Drivers education

Kennedy High School does not offer Drivers Education courses. There are several options available. There may be free/reduced fees available. Check with the company for their individual policies.

Kirkwood Community College

Classes are offered throughout the year and open to all students who are at least 14 years of age and have a valid Iowa Learners permit. The cost is $400 plus a $25 program fee to cover fuel and maintenance. The schedule of classes available can be seen on the Kirkwood website. There is a two step process: A Drivers Education Application must be completed. Kirkwood will then contact the family to register the student.
For questions you can contact  ContactCE@kirkwood.edu or call 319-398-1022.

Street Smarts

Classes are offered at various locations in the Cedar Rapids area. These classes run during the school year as well as the summer. The cost is approximately $400 and subject to change. Information and registration are available online. You can also contact them by calling 515-279-1112 or via email at streetsmartsiowa@gmail.com.

Right Way Drivers Education, Inc.

Classes are offered in the Cedar Rapids/Iowa City area. These classes run at various times throughout the year. Their program is unique as their approach is to complete the course in a 10 day window. The cost is approximately $400 and subject to change. Information and registration are available online. You can also contact them by calling 319- 350-1733.

Safe Driver

A locally owned company, Safe Driver offers classes in a hybrid format. Students complete 2-3 in person sessions and the balance is done independently online via Canvas. The class concludes with six hours of Behind-the-Wheel lessons. The cost is approximately $415 and subject to change. Information and registration are available online. You can also contact them by calling 319-573-6378 or clicking the “send us an email” link at the bottom of their website.

Parent Taught Driver’s Education
Parent-taught driver education was created and authorized by the Iowa Legislature for parents that wish to teach driver education to their own children. More information can be found on the Iowa DOT website.