School District 197 Youth Enrichment is now partnering with Safeway Driving School to offer our Driver's Education classes. Safeway has been graduating safe teen drivers in the Twin Cities for over 50 years. Safeway’s only focus is creating safe, responsible teen drivers. Classroom and behind-the-wheel lessons emphasize defensive driving techniques tailored for the inexperienced teen driver while targeting to influence the invincible teen attitude. All of Safeway’s instructors are licensed by the Minnesota Dept. of Public Safety. Parent involvement is required to produce safe, responsible teen drivers. It is critical that parents practice regularly with their student drivers. The state requires that students have a minimum of 50 hours of practice (15 hours at night). The practice time must be recorded on a state-approved Supervised Driving Log and presented at the road test. Parent Classes are offered monthly in person or by distance learning (via Zoom). This class is not required but qualifies the parent to receive a certificate that allows their student reduced practice time (from 50 to 40 hours). Parents can sign up for a Parent Class on Safeway’s website. At a minimum, Safeway strongly encourages parents to review its parent information and watch the online Parent Class Videos at www.safewaydrivingschool.com. Cost of the teen package is $420 and includes the classroom, behind-the-wheel lessons and all materials. There are no hidden charges or additional fuel surcharges. Pay in full upon registration $420 or choose the payment plan: $250 at registration and $170 due the Friday before class starts. Students must be at least 14.5 years old to join the class. For parents, click HERE for more information. Classroom instructors and driving lessons are provided by Safeway Driving School. www.safewaydrivingschool.com. 651-351-9150

Our certified instructors guide students through a comprehensive Drivers Education course approved by the State of Minnesota. This program meets all requirements for drivers under the age of 18 and includes 30 hours of classroom instruction and 6 hours of behind-the-wheel training. The course features lectures, class discussions, guest speakers, videos, written work from textbooks, and written tests. Behind-the-wheel instruction provides students with hands-on experience driving on public streets and highways.

Our Drivers Education program is taught by certified instructors. This course will be conducted entirely online. For the virtual classroom series, you must attend by logging in to the live broadcast at class time each day on a device that has the ability to be seen as well as heard for the entire class time. Please provide participant's email address during the registration process to send the meeting invite. This email needs to be accessible from the device being used. The course is approved by the State of Minnesota and meets all requirements for training anyone under the age of 18. The course includes 30 hours of classroom instruction and six hours of behind the wheel instruction. The course features lecture, class discussion, guest speakers, video, written work from textbooks and written tests. Behind the wheel training allows a student to practice driving on public streets and highways.

Whether you are directly impacted, supporting a loved one, or simply seeking greater understanding, this presentation offers timely and practical information for our community. Knowledge builds stronger communities. Explore the legal rights of immigrant individuals and families, current resources available for support, and ways community members can respond with understanding and compassion. This discussion will offer factual information, practical guidance, and an opportunity to better understand how we can be informed allies to our friends and neighbors. Presenter: Jewish Community Action Agency

In this class, students will learn the fundamentals of sewing and create projects from scratch. The curriculum covers both hand-sewing and machine techniques, and all materials are included.

Young people today face challenges no classroom prepares them for: sitting across from a college recruiter, internship coordinator, first job HR interviewer, or AI screening bot. With zero practice, 98% of teens mumble, rush, freeze, and use filler words. This hands-on workshop teaches teens to control their message, command the moment, and turn interviews into value. Students learn confident words, pacing, and body language.