Driver Education Policies and Procedures

Niles Township High School District 219

Driver Education Rules and Procedures

In order to complete the Driver Education course and receive a blue slip, all students are expected to adhere to the following rules and procedures:

1. Attend 40 out of 44 classroom periods. ** On the fifth (5^th) absence student will be dropped (THIS INCLUDES EXCUSED AS WELL AS UNEXCUSED ABSENCES).

2. Complete six (6) twenty (20) minute behind-the-wheel lessons. **Missing two (2) lessons could result in being dropped from the course.

3. Complete 12 multi-car range lessons. **Missing two (2) range lessons will result in being dropped from the course.

4. Bring instruction permit to class, behind the wheel, and range lessons each day.

5. Treat fellow classmates, as well as teacher, with RESPECT.

6. Be in assigned seat when the tone sounds.

7. Bring textbook, workbook, paper, pen / pencil to class each day.

8. Adhere to the hat, coat, and no food and drink policies.

9. Expect to learn and practice PROPER driving techniques.

CLASSROOM GRADING SCALE:

A= 90% to 100%

B= 80% to 89%

C= 70 % to 79%

D= 60% to 69%

F= 59% & Below

GRADES WILL BE BASED ON THE FOLLOWING:

1. 4 Unit Exams -------------------------------------- 60 points each

2. 1 Final Exam -------------------------------------- 75 points

3. Chapter Quizzes ---------------------------------- 2 Quizzes, 25 points each

4. Workbook and Worksheet assignments ------ 185 points total

5. Group Projects ------------------------------------- 2 Projects, 25 points each

Total Points 600 points

RANGE GRADING SCALE:

The multiple car range is graded as pass/fail.

BEHIND THE WHEEL GRADING SCALE:

To determine the BTW grade, Niles Township District 219 combines the teacher’s subjective evaluation and the results of the Secretary of Illinois Road Test.

NOTE: To receive a Cooperative Driver Testing Program (CDTP) Waiver, you must earn at least an 80% in the classroom and be considered an exceptional driver (B average in B.T.W.) by your instructors.

CLASSROOM UNITS

I. The Driving Task

1. You are the driver

2. Signs, signals, roadway markings

3. Basic vehicle operation

4. Performing basic maneuvers

II. Being A Responsible Driver

5. Managing risk with the IPDE process

6. Effects of driver condition

7. Alcohol, other drugs, and driving

8. Managing distraction

III. Controlling Your Vehicle

9. Natural laws and car control

10. Negotiating intersections

11. Sharing the roadway

12. Driving in adverse conditions

13. Handling emergencies

IV. Driving In Different Environments

14. Driving in city traffic

15. Driving in rural areas

16. Driving on highways

17. Buying and maintaining your vehicle

18. Planning your travel