Course Overview and Requirements

    

Driver Education classes will be taught in a block of time; i.e., Monday through Friday for one Marking Period.  

     

 

    The New Jersey Driver Manual and “Responsible Driving” text will be the text books for this class.  Course material will outline and supplement information in the texts.  In addition, we will be utilizing SIMURIDE as are multi-media driving course, to supplement class instruction and activities.  Class activities will also include guest speakers, audio-video presentation, and group projects.

Grading – Grades will be earned according to the following criteria, averaging all tests, quizzes, homework, in-class assignments and class participation.

 

40 %   Tests

10 %Quizzes

10 %  Homework

10 %Class work

10 %Notebook (Portfolio)

10 %Class participation / Preparation

10 % Final Exam

Homework – Homework is to be completed and with the student upon arriving to class.  

Make Up Work – Homework, in class assignments, tests, quizzes and projects.

 

    It is the student’s responsibility to ask for all make up work.  The time policy for make up is:

1 day absent = 1 day for make up.

2 days absent = 2 days for make up, etc.

 

Behavior - It will be expected that the teacher will be able to conduct classes in an atmosphere that is conducive to learning.  A grade of “0” will be given to anyone disrupting the atmosphere.

Class Preparation – It will be expected that each student will come to class with his/her Driver Education textbooks, notebook, and pen/pencil.  A grade of “0” will be given to anyone who is not prepared for class.