Driver's Education

Driver Education is one of the most important class a student takes in high school.  The knowledge that a student attains in the class can have a direct bearing on his or her life.  Everyday we hear about people that have been killed in automobile accidents.  Only a very small percentage of these accidents are caused by the mechanical failure of the automobile.  The major reasons for these accidents are the ignorance, carelessness, discourtesy, and recklessness of immature drivers.  Due to the great importance of this class, we feel that we must have complete cooperation of all students enrolled.   Therefore, our policies are strict and dismissal from class is not unusual.  Also, some students are not ready to handle an automobile, or they are not mature enough to be given the responsibility of driving.  If a student does not appear to be ready to drive, we feel it is our responsibility not to issue a Driver Education certificate, but to ask the student to repeat the course at the next available time.  Following is a list of the policies of Driver Education.  If you have any questions, feel free to contact the Community Education Office at 694-7980

1. The State of Michigan requires a minimum of 24 hours of classroom time and 6 hours behind the wheel in Segment I. 
2. Absence in Class is not allowed.
3. No tobacco is allowed on school grounds whether before class, during break time, or after class. The Student will not operate any vehicle under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Instructor reserves the right to follow the OPS student handbook if suspicion arises. Violation will result in removal from the class. 
4. A student is not allowed to sleep during class, range, or road time.  The first time will be a warning, the second time he/she will be sent home, and the third time will result in dismissal from the class.
5. The student is required to bring pencils, paper, and driver education books to class each day.
6. The student is expected to wear closed toe shoes with a back to class (NO SANDALS), range, and road.  Students are to be dressed appropriately at all times.
7. The student is required to bring back textbooks in the condition they were received.  A maximum fee of $30.00 will be charged for damaged books.  If a student damages a book, they will be charged appropriately.  A certificate will not be issued until the fee is paid.
8. During the time that the student is in Driver’s Education, he/she is not allowed to drive any licensed motor vehicle on public property.  If any student violates this policy, he/she will be immediately dropped from the class.
9. If you have any concerns with class or BTW instruction you must contact the Community Ed Department to set up a meeting to meet with the classroom instructor and or drive instructor.
10. These rules apply to classroom and road.

REQUIREMENTS TO PASS THE COURSE

1. The Student must complete all homework as assigned. 3 missed or incomplete assignments will result in termination from the program. All homework will be completed in the AAA Workbook.  
2. The Student will be allowed up to three attempts to pass the State Exam, which requires a score of 70% or better. If The Student does not pass after the third attempt, they will need to repeat the course.                                                                                            
3. The Student must pass ALL BTW Performance Objectives, per the Driver Education Provider and Instructor Act (DEPIA), at the instructor’s professional discretion with a satisfactory or higher grade.  A copy of the Basic Skills Driving Report Card will be given to the parents to see the strengths and weaknesses of their students at the end of the student’s drives. A Parent/Legal Guardian must meet with the BTW Instructor to review the Basic Skills Driving Report Card. The Parent/Guardian will be required to sign their signature, indicating they were provided a copy of the document.

REFUND POLICY 

Refunds will not be issued if canceled less than 1 week  prior to the start of class; a credit will be issued for a future Segment 1 course. Once you have attended a class, no refund will be issued.

Otsego Public Schools is required to be certified by the Secretary of State.  If you have any complaint which you cannot settle with the provider, write:  Michigan Department of State, Driver Programs Division, Lansing MI 48918.  Completion of driver education instruction does not guarantee qualification for a driver license.

Class is filled on a first come first service basis. 

The law requires that a student spend 24 hours in the classroom and 6 hours behind-the-wheel for Segment I.  Please read the attached policies and rules.  ALL RULES WILL BE STRICTLY ENFORCED