Driver Education Course Syllabus
Instructor: Erin Hool
Class Location: Room 50 in New Gym
Availability: planning period or after school
Phone: (334) 705-6030
Email: hool.emily@lee.k12.al.us
Course Goal
To prepare students with the material and skills needed to safely maneuver an automobile
on the roadways of the state of Alabama.
Course Objectives
At the conclusion of this course, you should be able to:
1. Apply traffic laws and the Rules of the Road to various roadway situations and
conditions.
2. Develop the essential decision making skills needed for safe operation of a motor
vehicle.
3. Describe general performance capabilities of motor vehicles as well as physical and
natural factors that affect vehicle control systems.
4. Describe the legal and moral responsibilities for someone involved in a traffic
accident, the financial responsibility, and minimum insurance coverage mandated by
the state of Alabama.
5. Demonstrate knowledge of DUI laws to assure students make appropriate decisions
regarding the use of alcohol and other drugs before operating or riding in a motor
vehicle.
6. Demonstrate basic knowledge of operations, skills, and laws pertaining to
motorcycles and how they related to automobile traffic.
7. Demonstrate skill and competency in performing basic maneuvers in operation of a
motor vehicle in actual driving conditions.
8. Develop an understanding of basic vehicle care.
Materials and Text
1. Drive Right, Prentice Hall Publishing (for classroom use only)
Johnson, Margaret L., et al. Drive Right. Boston: Prentice Hall, 2007.
2. Alabama Driver Manual
Course Website
www.dps.alabama.gov
Make Up Work
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Making up work is your responsibility. In accordance to the Lee County Board of
Education and Loachapoka High School Handbook, you will be given three (3) days
in order to make up work missed from an absence. There is a designated place in the
classroom where you will be able to pick up and turn in all assigned work, including
make-up work.
Extra Credit
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There will be extra credit opportunities throughout the semester. I will let you know
when these opportunities will be made available.
Classroom Supplies
3 ring binder
Pocket folder
Paper
Pen/pencils
Classroom Policies and Procedures
*Students MUST know and follow all rules in the student handbook in addition to classroom
rules mandated by the teacher.
1. Be in your designated area when the tardy bell sounds.
2. Follow directions the first time. If you do not understand, WAIT PATIENTLY for
the teacher to finish, and then ask POLITELY for the directions to be repeated.
3. Arguing will not be done in this classroom. Concerns must be discussed with the
teacher PRIVATELY before or after class or by submitted to the teacher in writing
after class.
4. Abstain from eating, drinking, chewing gum, and personal grooming in our
classroom.
5. Respect the rights and property of others at all times.
6. Be courteous to your teacher and classmates. This includes any substitute teacher
or visitor who may enter our classroom.
7. At the end of the period, remain in your seat until you are dismissed. The teacher
dismisses the class, not the bell.
8. Heads should remain off the desks while you are in this classroom.
9. Writing on the furniture or walls is not permitted. This behavior will result in
IMMEDIATE detention to be served the following day after school. Detention will
be held in Room 50 from 3:00 to 3:45 and you will be responsible for securing a ride
home.
10. **************This is a NO BULLY ZONE!!!!************************ If in
violation, an immediate detention will be enforced and you will be required to write
a two (2) page essay stating the behavior and why it was unacceptable. The paper
will also need to include how you plan on preventing the behavior from occurring in
the future. This is STRICTLY ENFORCED!
Severe Behaviors:
o Fighting
o Cursing/use of profanity/vulgar language
o Physical assault
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Verbal abuse of teacher
**Severe behavior will result in immediate referrals to the principal or school resource officer.
All school policies will be enforced regarding to these behaviors.
Consequences for Disruptive Behavior
#1: verbal warning (minor offense), unless the discipline code calls for a referral.
#2: verbal warning AND parent contact. If a conference is necessary, it will be
scheduled by the parent and teacher.
#3: verbal warning AND detention. Parent contact will also be made to discuss
the potential of a behavior modification plan through the RtI referral process.
#4: If a problem persists, a discipline referral will be given to the principal.
Specific Behavior Violations
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I am particularly stern with enforcing the consequences for insubordination towards a
teacher. Please do not try to argue with the teacher. I will not argue with you. If you
feel that you were wrongly identified as misbehaving, make a point to speak with the
teacher PRIVATELY and IN A CALM MANNER or submit your explanations in writing
after class or after school. I will see to it that your concern will be addressed.
If you do not follow these procedures, then you will receive detention for
insubordination. This policy is for the good of the group as a whole; please respect that
decision.
Grading Procedures
Major grades (tests, reports, group assignments)
Minor grades (daily work, participation, behind the wheel driving)
Quizzes
Homework
50%
20%
20%
10%
Total: 100%
**This handout is to be shown to your parent/guardian(s) and signed (dated) to ensure that
everyone has read and understands the classroom rules, policies, and procedures. Please detach
and return the sheet below with the appropriate signatures. This form will be kept in your student
file as documentation.
Driver Education Student and Parent Acknowledgment Form from Course Syllabus
I have read and understand the policies and procedures set forth by this course syllabus. I also
understand that if I have any questions or concerns, I can contact Mrs. Hool via email at
hool.emily@lee.k12.al.us and/or via telephone at 334-705 6030. I agree to hold my child
accountable for violations to any of the aforementioned policies, in an effort to work
cooperatively and in conjunction with the teacher for the betterment of my child.
Student Signature:
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Student Printed Name:
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Parent Signature:
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Parent Printed Name:
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Parent Contact Number:
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Date:
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