This class is divided into 2 parts.  The first part is the in-class portion.  Here, students will learn what is needed to be a safe driver.  Topics covered range from the parts of a car to the potential hazards that can be encounter on the roadway.  Safety is a top priority when operating a vehicle.  A total of 30 hours is needed for the classroom portion of the class.

     The second portion of the class is “behind the wheel”.  Students will go out in the vehicle and drive on surrounding roadways.  To take this portion of the class, the student will need to have a learner’s permit or a driver’s license.   A total of 6 hours is needed to pass this portion. 

     When these two areas of the class are completed, a certificate will be issued to the student.  At that time, the certificate can be sent in to the insurance company to obtain a discount on auto insurance. 

 

Grading:

1)      Homework

2)      Test

3)      Quizzes

4)      Projects

5)      Newspaper articles

 

Materials Needed:

1)      Textbook:  Responsible Driving

2)      Pennsylvania Drivers Manual

3)      Notes

4)      Writing utensil (pen, pencil)

 

Class Rules:

1)      Arrive to class on time

2)      When you enter room, sit in assigned seats

3)      At the bell, class will begin.  This means quiet.

4)      Bring all materials to class.  No locker passes will be issued to get book, homework, pencil, etc.

5)      Raise hand to answer or ask a question.

6)      When teacher is talking, NO ONE else is.

 

Homework Policy:

     All homework should be turned in on time.  Any late homework can be turned in for half credit.  Any grade is better than a zero.  If your absent the day of an assignment, you have one day to get it in.  If you are absent two days, you have two days to get the assignment turned.  If you are absent the day an assignment is to be turned in, it will be collected the day you return.