Mr. Dave Dunham Email: David.Dunham@philomath.k12.or.us
Mrs. Mandy Martins Email: mandy.martins@philomath.k12.or.us
Mrs. Shelly Brown Email: shelly.brown@philomath.k12.or.us
A valid learner’s permit is required to be added to the email list. DO NOT COMPLETE UNTIL STUDENT HAS PERMIT!
Completing this form does not guarantee a spot in the class.
Being on the information list is not class registration — it simply ensures you’ll receive registration details when enrollment opens.
You must be a student in the Philomath School District in order to register for this course.
👉 Click here to complete the form and join the information list.
Limited Spots Available: There are always more students on the email list than available spots in the class. Because of this, spots cannot be held or reserved for any reason.
First-Come, First-Served: Once registration opens, those on the information list will receive an email with registration instructions and the required forms. Enrollment is only finalized when payment is received — submitting a completed form and permit alone does not secure a spot.
⚠️ Please do not share registration forms — only students on the information list are eligible to register.
When: During the first class session
Attendance is required for at least one parent or guardian
To register for the course, students must meet the following requirements:
Philomath School District Student
Learner’s Permit: Students must have a valid learner’s permit for at least 30 days prior to registration and present it in person with the registration form for verification and copying.
Age & Licensing Restrictions: Students must not have or obtain a driver’s license or turn 18 before the course ends(Both classroom and drives). (Students who turn 18 or already have a license are subject to an additional fee and cannot be verified in the DMV system.)
Tuition: The course fee is $325 per student, payable by check to Philomath High School.
Submission Process: The completed registration form, learner’s permit, and tuition payment must be submitted in person to Philomath High School. Forms cannot be emailed.
A student is not officially enrolled until all paperwork is submitted and tuition is paid in full.
Class space is limited, and registration is processed on a first-come, first-served basis.
Tuition must be paid in full to secure a spot in the class.
Playbook: A course textbook for students to keep, read, and reference.
Classroom Instruction: Ten (10) mandatory classroom sessions, each lasting three hours, held at Philomath High School.
Fall Session: Begins September 11th and runs through December.
Class Schedule: Wednesdays from 3:30 PM – 6:30 PM.
Mandatory Parent Meeting: Held during the first class at 5:30 PM.
Behind-the-Wheel Training:
Four (4) driving/observation sessions of 2–3 hours each, plus a final drive (totaling 12 hours, 6 hours of driving and 6 hours of observation).
Scheduling: Driving and observation times will be arranged during the first or second class. Drives occur approximately once every other week throughout the term.
**Eligible students who obtain their license or turn 18 prior to completion of the course will be charged an additional $210, because they no longer qualify for the state subsidy. Students who turn 18 can not be provided a completion card.
To ensure student success in the course, the following requirements must be met:
Attendance:
30 hours of classroom instruction is required. Good attendance is essential for success.
One prearranged absence maybe be allowed but must be made up in the following term.
More than one absence will result in dismissal from the course with no credit.
Tardiness Policy: Three tardies or any tardy exceeding 15 minutes will count as one absence.
Refund Policy:
No refunds (full or partial) will be issued for any reason, including dismissal due to behavior or excessive absences.
At-Home Driving Practice:
Parents must provide students with ample opportunities to practice driving. This is considered homework.
Students must complete at least 10 hours of at-home driving practice during the course.
Practice time should not be withheld as a form of punishment.
Students must practice between each scheduled drive. The course includes only four (4) driving sessions before the final drive test.
By Drive 3 to Eugene, students must have completed at least 5 hours of at-home driving practice. Failure to do so will result in a postponed drive until the requirement is met.
Class Preparation:
Students should arrive prepared and ready to learn, with all assigned reading completed.
Playbook: A course textbook for students to keep, read, and reference.
Classroom Instruction: Ten (10) mandatory classroom sessions, each lasting three hours, held at Philomath High School.
Summer Session: Begins June 11th
Class Schedule: Tuesday–Thursday, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
First Class June 11th: Class 3:30 - 5:30pm; Parent Meeting 5:30 to 6:00pm
Week 2: June 17, 18, 19
Week 3: June 24, 25, 26
Week 4: July 1, 2, 3
Mandatory Parent Meeting: Held during the first class at 5:30 PM.
Behind-the-Wheel Training:
Four (4) driving/observation sessions of 2–3 hours each, plus a final drive (totaling 12 hours, 6 hours of driving and 6 hours of observation).
Scheduling: Driving and observation times will be arranged during the first or second class. Drives occur approximately once a week throughout the term.
The first date that students can complete drive #5 and be done, according to the 35 day rule, is July 18th