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PAGE 1 GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT COURSES.
PAGE 2 SCENARIOS FOR STUDENTS UPON ENTERING.
PAGE 3 DATES AND DEADLINES FOR 1 st and 2 nd 9 WEEKS COURSES.
PAGE 4 DATES AND DEADLINES FOR 3 rd and 4 th 9 WEEKS COURSES.
PAGE 5,6,7 RULES AND POLICIES FOR INSURANCE CERTIFICATE
PAGE 8 PARENT AND STUDENTS SIGNATURE SHEET
(PAGE 8 MUST BE RETURNED)

2007-2008 DRIVERS EDUCATION PROGRAM
FOR LPAHS, TCHS only. *PSLHS will start January 31, 2008
DRIVERS ED COURSE WILL BE OFFERED 4 TIMES during the school year.

THIS IS A NON-CREDIT COURSE.

Student must be 15 years of age before the start of the 9 weeks in which they are going to enroll. Students must obtain a Learner’s Permit before the 1st day of the 9 weeks in which they are enrolled to be able to operate on road vehicles and receive certificate.

 On road lessons will be conducted on selected Monday, Wednesday, and Fridays until all students have fulfilled the required road/observation time.   On road lessons will always start 10 minutes after the end of the school day.  Students will meet at the designated starting spot and proceed to the Driver’s Education car.  There will be no less than 2 students and no more than 3 students in the car each time.  The on road lessons will be 3 hours in duration and cannot be missed or made up. Attendance is MANDATORY for on road lessons.

Classroom hours will be held every Tuesday and Thursday throughout the entire 9 weeks with attendance at the classroom portions of the program MANDATORY. . The classrooms will always start 10 minutes after the end of school bell in the designated Drivers Education classroom. Classroom Instruction will be 2 hours in duration. There will be 10 classes with students plus 1 class called “Parents Night” which must be attended by the student and at least 1 parent or representative of the student.

At least one parent and the student must attend the parent’s night the student’s school, in the 9 weeks that the student is enrolled, on the dates listed on pages 3 and 4 of this handout for certificate of completion to be issued to student.

Failure to complete all sections of the program will result in no certificate being issued.

In the event of over enrollment students may be subjected to a lottery as to who is allowed to remain in the class. Call 220-0510 for specific details and if over enrollment were to occur…how to possibly avoid being in the group of students who may be moved to an alternate 9 weeks class due to over enrollment.

If a student has nothing upon entering; the student will have to…
1.)Enroll in state required 4 hour Drug & Alcohol Class taken (taken off site)..
Call 398-9966 to enroll at an ATCDSI location in Stuart, PSL, or go to www.ATreasureCoastDrivingSchool.com to take class online.
IN ADDITION…STUDENT MUST GET LEARNERS PERMIT BY THE 1st DAY OF CLASS.
The program will provide…
2.) Classroom and on road hours for issuance of an insurance discount certificate (No high school credit is earned towards graduation requirements.)
3.) Preparation for the actual State of Florida road test.
4.) Parents Night Seminar.

If a student has taken the drug and alcohol class before entering but has no permit,,
STUDENT MUST GET LEARNERS PERMIT BY THE 1st DAY OF CLASS.
the program will provide…
1.) Classroom and on road hours for issuance of an insurance discount certificate (No high school credit is earned towards graduation requirements.)
2.) Preparation for the actual State of Florida road test.
3.) Parents Night Seminar.

If a student has a learners permit upon entering, the program will provide…
1.) Classroom and on road hours for issuance of an insurance discount certificate (No high school credit is earned towards graduation requirements.)
2.) Preparation for the actual State of Florida road test.
3.) Parents night Seminar.

If a student has a drivers license upon entering, then the program will provide…
1.) Classroom and on road hours for issuance of an insurance discount certificate (No high school credit is earned towards graduation requirements.)
2.) Parents Night Seminar.

DRIVERS ED COURSE WILL BE OFFERED 4 TIMES during the school year.
(1 section each 9 weeks.)

1ST 9 weeks course from Sept 4 – Oct. 11
For completion & Insurance discount certificate at LPHS & TCHS
Drug & Alcohol classes held off site for $40 paid by student call 398-9966 to enroll now!
Students should be 15 years of age & have Florida learners permit by Sept. 4th to enroll in the 1st 9 weeks course*
o Will begin Tuesday Sept. 4th at LPHS & TCHS only with 18 students maximum.
o Classroom will be selected Tuesday & Thursday beginning right after bell.
o On Road Driving will be on selected Monday, Wednesday, and Fridays.
o Each student will sign up for (2) of these 3 hour driving days right after school at the beginning of each 9 weeks…students will know when their 2 drive slots are.
o (If students aren’t driving they will only have class Tuesday & Thursdays.)
o Parents Nights are from 7-9pm and at least 1 parent and student are required…dates & locations listed below…
o Parents Nights are at LPHS on 9/27 and TCHS 10/2 from 7:00pm-9:00pm
o Final EXAM will be Thursday October 11th.

2nd 9 weeks course from Nov. 1 – Dec. 13
For completion & Insurance discount certificate at LPHS & TCHS only.
Students should be 15 years of age & have Florida learners permit by Nov. 1st to enroll in the 1st 9 weeks course*
o Will begin Thursday Nov. 1st at LPHS & TCHS only with 18 students maximum.
o Classroom will be selected Tuesday & Thursday beginning right after bell.
o On Road Driving will be on selected Monday, Wednesday, and Fridays.
o Each student will sign up for (2) of these 3 hour driving days right after school at the beginning of each 9 weeks…students will know when their 2 drive slots are.
o (If students aren’t driving they will only have class Tuesday & Thursdays.)
o Parents Nights are from 7-9pm and at least 1 parent and student are required…dates & locations listed below…
o Parents Nights are LPHS on 12/6 & TCHS on 12/11 from 7:00pm-9:00pm
o Final EXAM will be Thursday December 13TH.

3rd 9 weeks course from Jan. 31 – March 6th
For completion & Insurance discount certificate at LPHS, TCHS, & PSLHS.
Drug & Alcohol classes held off site for $40 paid by student call 398-9966 to enroll now!
Students should be 15 years of age & have Florida learners permit by Jan. 31st to enroll in the 1st 9 weeks course*
o Will begin Thursday Jan 31st at LPHS, TCHS, & PSLHS with 18 students maximum.
o Classroom will be selected Tuesday & Thursday beginning right after bell.
o On Road Driving will be on selected Monday, Wednesday, and Fridays.
o Each student will sign up for (2) of these 3 hour driving days right after school at the beginning of each 9 weeks…students will know when their 2 drive slots are.
o (If students aren’t driving they will only have class Tuesday & Thursdays.)
o Parents Nights are from 7-9pm and at least 1 parent and student are required…dates & locations listed below…
o Drug & Alcohol classes will be held off site for $40 paid by student.
o Parents Nights are LPHS 2/28, TCHS 3/4, and PSLHS 3/6 from 7:00pm-9:00pm o Final EXAM will be Thursday March 6TH.

4th 9 weeks course from April 17th – May 22nd
For completion & Insurance discount certificate at LPHS, TCHS, & PSLHS
Drug & Alcohol classes held off site for $40 paid by student call 398-9966 to enroll now!
Students should be 15 years of age & have Florida learners permit by April 17th to enroll in the 1st 9 weeks course*
o Will begin Thursday April 17th at LPHS, TCHS, & PSLHS with 18 students maximum.
o Classroom will be selected Tuesday & Thursday beginning right after bell.
o On Road Driving will be on selected Monday, Wednesday, and Fridays.
o Each student will sign up for (2) of these 3 hour driving days right after school at the beginning of each 9 weeks…students will know when their 2 drive slots are.
o (If students aren’t driving they will only have class Tuesday & Thursdays.)
o Parents Nights are from 7-9pm and at least 1 parent and student are required…dates & locations listed below…
o Parents Nights are LPHS 5/8, TCHS 5/13, and PSLHS 5/15 from 7:00pm-9:00pm
o Final EXAM will be Thursday March 22nd.

1. Drivers Education is taken for NO school credit and NO grades received will remain on transcripts.  Only FULL completion of this class will enable students to receive a money saving insurance discount certificate.  Full completion would mean any missed test, classroom days, up to (2) made up completely with written work given by instructor along with attendance at Parent’s Night by student and at least 1 parent as described in this hand out.

2. Class will start exactly at _____ pm after the regular school day and will last for 2 hours each time.  Parents can pick up kids at _____ pm on classroom days.  Driving times will be (2) three hours in length and will be set up later in the course.  Students will drive on non-classroom days or Fridays or sometimes classroom days if needed  from ____-  ____pm and sometimes some students may have the chance to drive after class from ____-____pm

3. Being tardy to class will result in possible failing grade and discipline issues, just like any other class that is taken for credit in school.  BEING TARDY (3) TIMES and or MISSING (2) classes will be an AUTOMATIC REMOVAL FROM CLASS…ONCE ENROLLED STUDENTS CAN NOT TAKE CLASS AGAIN IN ANY HIGH SCHOOL IN THE ST LUCIE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT.

4. All rules which are followed during the regular day shall and will be observed during Drivers Education classes.  See your student handbook.

5. STUDENTS SHOULD ARRANGE TO BE PICKED UP 2 HOURS AFTER CLASSROOM SEGMENTS BEGIN.   You will know your required days of classroom and on road commitments months in advance.

6. DO NOT SCHEDULE DOCTORS, DENTIST, and appointments (etc.) on these days. The activity bus may be available but you will be required to wait in a designated area for it. NO ONE WILL BE ALLLOWED TO ROAM OR WALK THE CAMPUS AFTER CLASS IS OVER EACH DAY.

7. Any class that is missed must be made up.  More than (2) DAYS MISSED WILL NOT ALLOW STUDENTS AN INSURANCE CERTIFICATE FROM A.T.C.D.S.I. and student will be removed from the class.  Make up work will include the Chapter Test missed plus any work that the instructor feels appropriate to solidify the material missed, usually at least 8 pages front & back minimum of hand written work per 2 hours missed.  No Insurance discount certificate will be issued by A Treasure Coast Driving School if days are missed and not made up with appropriate make up work.

8. Classrooms will meet on Tuesday and Thursday.

9. Driving after classroom days won’t usually happen unless arrangements are made by individual instructor and a group of students.

10. All students will have instructor announce daily a schedule for behind the wheel training once final class rosters have been determined.  This schedule once completed will be for the entire semester.  (You will know exactly what days you and your group will drive on well in advance so you can plan accordingly.)  Sheets are usually sent home indicating drive dates & times.

11.Behind the wheel training will take place on days when you are not in the classroom (i.e. Monday & Wednesday, & certain Fridays.  It will begin during the 2nd day of Drivers Ed.  Students will be in the car 3 at a time and will be picked up and dropped off at a designated spot on campus.

12. FAILURE TO NOT SHOW FOR A BEHIND WHEEL APPOINTMENT WILL RESULT IN NO INSURANCE COMPLETION CERTIFICATE GIVEN.  THESE TIMES ARE IMPOSSIBLE TO MAKE UP AND YOU WILL HAVE TO PAY OUTSIDE OF SCHOOL TO OBATAIN YOUR CERTIFICATE @ $120.00 per 3 hour session.

13. Behind the wheel lessons will be 3 hours long per every 3 students. All students should arrange to be picked up after their (2) 3 hour driving blocks as mentioned before with the classroom.  No one can be dropped off at work or at home, students will always be returned to high school where PARENTS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR PICK UP AND WELL BEING AFTER THE 3 HOUR DRIVING SLOT IS FINISHED.  The instructor will not wait for parents to arrive.

14. Students will sign up at the end of the week or once final roster is determined for driving slots.  You must have your learners permit to sign up on the driving sheet.  Students who already have a license or have had their learners permit the longest shall be first to choose their groups driving slots.

15. Students who don’t have learners permits must pay ($40) for a 4 hour drug and alcohol class which is offered through A.T.C.D.S.I. (off school sites.)  Call 220-0510 or 398-9966 to sign up for a live classroom or do it online and take the permit test for $49.95 www.ATreasureCoastDrivingSchool.com

16. Your learners permit will also cost you $20 you pay that to the Drivers License office on the day you take your Learners Permit Test.  It’s a good idea to get an appointment now.  PSL DHSMV phone is 398-2892 and they are open Tuesday-Friday from 7:00am until 6:00pm.  Hobe Sound DHSMV office 546-7097 is open Monday-Friday from the hours of 8:30am – 4:30pm.  It is usually a safe bet that they are booked AT LEAST one month & a half in advance for everything that you would try to do.

17. It is strongly suggested that you call the Drivers License office and get your appointment for your Learners Permit, if you don’t already have it.  They may be booked a month or two in advance. DO IT NOW!  HOBE SOUND 546-7097  PSL 398-2892

18.The ATCDSI workbook must be completed before the last day of class and have at least 75% of the questions answered correctly before any certificate will be issued.

19. All students will be required to keep a binder in class for materials covered and verification of missed assignments.  The binder will be kept in the Drivers Education classroom and will be used each day by the students.  This binder will need to be purchased by the student.

20. Parent’s Night is a requirement and at least 1 parent or an adult representative must attend during the 9 weeks in which a student is enrolled.  If you cannot attend your “home” high school than it is ok to attend a night at ATCDSI’s Port St. Lucie office (call 220-0510 to get the date.)

My parents have read the rules #1-20 and understand the rules and procedures listed for getting no school credit, only an insurance discount certificate.

We understand that missing (2) days of classroom will result in removal from class, and any on road slots missed CAN ONLY be made up by purchasing them privately for $120.00 per 3 hour slot. Once removed from a class the student CAN NOT sign up again for a program offered through the St. Lucie County School District, also Parents Night is a requirement and at least 1 parent & student must attend.