Francis Howell North High School

FRANCIS HOWELL NORTH HIGH SCHOOL

INSTUCTOR: DR. GREG HENNENFENT

WEBSITE: http://myteacherzone.com/school/home.aspx?tid=57

VOICE MAIL: 636-851-5016

EMAIL: gregory.hennenfent @fhsdschools.org

PLANNING PERIOD 7th hour 1:25 to 2:20

COURSE: Driver’s Education/First Aid Safety

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This class provides familiarization with state driving laws, rules, and regulations, by utilizing the Missouri Driver’s Guide. Students will learn basic defensive driver concepts, the responsibilities of being a vehicle owner/operator (including maintenance and insurance information), and safe versus unsafe driving conditions as well as the effects of alcohol/drugs on driving. Knowledge and practice of basic first aid procedures including CPR, will be addressed through this course. STUDENTS HAVE THE OPTION OF PARTICIPATING IN AN INSTRUCTIONAL DRIVING EXPERIENCE. There is a fee for this option.

COURSE RATIONALE: The knowledge and skills developed through this course will provide the student with an understanding of driving laws and regulations for the state of Missouri, defensive driving techniques, and the elements of being a responsible vehicle owner/operator. Students will become familiar with basic first aid procedures and how to respond to emergency situations. These skills will provide the student the opportunity to react as a responsible citizen.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

1.  Achieve and apply the knowledge necessary to become a licensed driver.

2.  Recognize and describe basic defensive driving concepts and how they can applied to driving.

3.  Demonstrate the knowledge necessary to recognize and respond to situations requiring first aid.

4.  Apply and demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to respond to life-threatening emergencies.

GRADING

1.  Test

2.  Written Work

3.  Assessments

4.  Written Final

Students needing extra help in Driver’s Education can use weekly intervention time or see Dr. Hennenfent for a morning meeting time.

Class room behavior: Students are expected to follow all rules covered in the student code of conduct book.

GRADING SCALE QUARTER GRADE SEMESTER GRADE

A=100% to 90% Total points 1st Quarter 40%

B= 89% to 80% 2nd Quarter 40%

C= 79% to 70% Final Exam 20%

D= 69% to 60%

F= 59% or below

NOTE: Grades will be posted outside in the class room, by student numbers, every two weeks.

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CONTACT

My voice mail and email is checked each day and a return call or email will be made in 24 hours.