Washburn Community Education
Driver's Education Classroom Instruction
Washburn High School
Spring 2024 Session
10 lessons: Mon-Thu, starts Monday, April 15 & end Tuesday, April 30, 3:10 PM - 6:10 PM
Cost $145 (sliding fee options available)
*Registration opens March 11 at 7am!
Follow the link above and search “driver” to see the current list of opportunities. *The Washburn class will not appear online until March, 11, 2024 at 7am.
Parents will need to create a profile in our online system ( mplscommunityed.com) then “add a child” to register for this class. Create your profiles ahead of time to save time on the day of registration.
Full payment must be made at time of registration; check and credit cards are accepted.
Registrations are first come, first served. If the class is full when you register, you will be placed on our waiting list. If a spot becomes available, we will contact you first to confirm you are still interested in joining the class (and will ask for a reply within 24 hours). Once confirmed, we will process your registration and payment and send a confirmation email.
Student Classroom Expectations
Attendance Requirements
Classes are highly structured and there is NO flexibility for missing classes or making-up the work.
MN state law requires students to participate in all 30-hours of classroom education.
Obtaining a driver’s license and driving a car is a privilege that comes with serious responsibility. The following is a list of expectations students must abide by, in order to attend and pass this class:
I understand that driving a car is a privilege that comes with serious responsibilities. I will respect my instructor, the guidelines for the classroom and the method of teaching that is presented to me.
I will attend every class session, be on time, and fully engaged in learning at each class session.
I will be prepared to learn every day by bring my study materials and a writing utensil.
I will communicate with my instructor. I understand my instructor wants me to succeed and pass this class. I will advocate for myself by asking questions if I do not understand the material presented.
I will take care of myself by bringing a snack and drink (if needed) to have during our short class breaks.
I will use self-control and put my cell phone away during class time. (Not only does cell phone use disrupt learning, it is illegal and deadly to use while driving. If you cannot exercise the self-control to put your phone away during class, then you are not ready to attend this class. Our instructors reserve the right to confiscate phones)
I understand that failure to follow these expectations may result in the student being removed from class and that class tuition fees will not be refunded if I am removed from class or if I do not complete the 30-hours of scheduled class time.
Student Requirements
Classes are highly structured and there is NO flexibility for missing classes or making-up the work.
MN state law requires students to participate in all 30-hours of classroom education.
Students must be at least 14-years-old to participate in class, they must be at least 15-years-old to obtain their instruction driving permit.
Students *do not have to attend Minneapolis Public Schools to participate in this class.
*Non-MPS students, please email Community Ed for log-in credentials.
Payment:
Payment must be made in full, at the time of registration.
Payment methods accepted:
Cash, Check, Visa, MasterCard or Discover
To make payment for registration using cash, email eliana.power@mpls.k12.mn.us to register.
If you need to cancel your registration:
Call or email Washburn Community Ed: 612.668.3450, eliana.power@mpls.k12.mn.us
Cancellations must be made at least 3 business days, or the Tuesday prior to the start of class.
Refunds, minus a $5 processing fee, will be issued the way it was processed. Cash payments will be refunded by check.
For more information:
Washburn Community Ed 612.668.3450
Registration, cancelations, & general questions:
