Anoka Hennepin District # 11
Driver Education Syllabus
Classroom Goals:
-Fulfill Minnesota requirements for obtaining a learner’s permit
-Save lives through development of safe driving practices and defensive driving techniques
-Teach Minnesota Traffic Safety Laws &Regulation
-Students will become safe and efficient users of the highway transportation system
-Students will practice and improve on academic skills (graduation tests, school achievement, reading, algebra,
and physics.)
Classroom Policies
-All school policies are adhered to in this classroom
-Respectful behavior towards both the instructor and all students is expected at all times
-Help sessions are available for students that are absent or falling behind
Attendance Policy
-Students need to be in class on time. School tardy policies will be followed
-Because our class has state guidelines every time that a student is not in class, for any reason, it counts as an
absence. A student can be gone from class 9 days and still qualify for course completion and eligible to take
the permit test. If a student misses 10 or more, class time must be made up.
-A student must complete the District required computer assisted portion of this class
Student Expectations:
- Come to class prepared. -Students must do their own work. Cheating or Copying is not permitted.
- Black Pen and pencil, highlighter suggested - Manual and study guide each day
- Every assignment must be completed-Mature social and psychological behavior is expected
- Driver Education Folder with paper
Qualifying for the Permit Test:
1) Students must be at least 15 Years Old on the day of the test.
2) All course work and computer simulation must be completed prior to the Permit Test.
3) The student must be enrolled in Behind the Wheel Instruction ($170 due the week prior to the Permit Test)
4) The student must have proper ID (Primary and Secondary Identification) on the day of the Permit Test.
5) All attendance requirements must be met, make up for absences must be made up prior to test day.
6) Students parent/guardian must turn in permission/parent contract before taking the permit test.
Grading Policy:
A94-100% A- 90-93% B+ 87-89% B 84-86% B- 80-83% C+ 77-79% C 74-76% C- 70-73% D 60-69%
F 0-59%
Total points earned determine grades. Points are earned through Study Guide,
Chapter Assessments, Simulation, Video Sheets, Final Assessment, and Participation.
Office Hours: Wednesday morning 6:40-7:10. B129
Contact Information:Bill Maresh (763)506-6859/Voicemail,
Important Dates:
$185 BTW Payment Date: day before permit test Permit Test: 12-__- 2015
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