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POLICIES:
CLASSROOM (32 Hours)
Each class and driving time is 2 hours long. Classroom hours will be at
the same time each day. Depending on the schedule you choose, you will participate
in a 3 week class Monday-Friday and one Saturday morning on the third
week. Or if you take a fall class, you will attend a 4 week class Monday-Thursday. Top
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DRIVING (7 hrs Driving, 7 hrs Observation In-Car)
You will have 7 lessons, 2 hours per lesson. Drive times will be scheduled
1 drive per week outside of classroom time, and will be set according to
the student's convenience.
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CANCELING DRIVE TIMES:
If you need to change or cancel a drive time you must notify our office
(no emails) during office hours. Drive times for Tuesday - Saturday must be cancelled
24 hours in advance. Sunday, Monday or holiday drive times must be cancelled
the previous business day. Example. Sunday drives must be cancelled the
previous Friday by 1:00 pm.
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PASS/FAIL POLICY (In Car)
It is our responsibility to ensure that every student has mastered
the basic skills before receiving their DE certificate.. Some students require more practice time than others. It
is also the parent's responsibility to work with their student to help
them improve. A student will not pass his or her lesson #7 driving test
if;
 | The
Instructor needs to grab the steering wheel |
 | The
Instructor needs to use the instructor brake |
 | If
the student commits a moving violation |
Examples: Speeding
Running Stop Sign
If the student fails their
driving test, they must retest. Retest fee is $25.00,
Retesting
Lesson #7 Driving Test
 | Parents
may choose to work with their student to further develop the driving
skills before retesting |
-- Or--
 | Parent
may choose to purchase additional drive times from the school.
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either case, DSNT will retest the student. Any cost associated
with retesting will be the decision of the school director. If a
parent has NOT worked with their student, the parent will be required
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CLASS MAKE-UP
A student may miss a total of 5 days of class without being dropped from
the course (this is a Texas law, not ours.) Each missed class must be
made-up.
Example: If a student misses Lesson 6 they can make up day 6 when the next
scheduled class begins. You can visit our Make Up Classes page for a list
of make up dates and times. You have 180 days from the date you
started class to complete all makeup work. If you do not complete the
makeup work TEA requires us to cancel the student's permit.
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CONTRACT EXPIRATION DATE
Students have 180 days (6 months) to complete the course. This
includes the classroom, make-up lessons and behind-the-wheel.
The 180 day start date will be from the first day of class. (This
is a Texas Education Agency rule.)
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WHAT DO I BRING
TO CLASS?
* Pen and paper (Everyday!)
* Course payment
* Arrive 20 minutes early on first day to complete paperwork if you
haven't done so already
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HOW DO I GET
MY LEARNER'S LICENSE?
Learner's License--also known as an Instruction Permit. Once you complete the first 6 hours of classroom training (the first 3
days) and are between
the ages of 15-18, you are qualified to apply for your Learner's
License. In order for your
student to obtain a Learner's License, you will need
to take the following to the DPS:
* Your student's birth certificate (original or certified copy only) or
US passport or Resident Alien Card
* Social Security Card-Original
* TEA/VOE form (Texas Education Agency/Verification of Enrollment) This is
the 80-day form the DPS
requires to prove your student has been enrolled in
school for the last 80 days.
If your student wears glasses or contacts, they will need to wear them
for the eye exam. After completing the DL-14 form at the DPS office, your
student will take the written test.
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WHAT IS A TEA/VOE FORM?
A TEA/VOE form is obtained from the school where your student is enrolled
(usually at the front office.) The form provides documentation to the
Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) of the student's enrollment and
attendance status. A student must be enrolled in school before they are
allowed to receive an Instruction Permit.
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WHAT ARE THE CLASSROOMS LIKE?
Our classroom is designed to give the student a fun and relaxing
environment. State of the art equipment ensures that they receive
up-to-date training.
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WHAT FORMS OF PAYMENT ARE ACCEPTED?
MasterCard, Visa, and Personal Checks. You may pay in full, but
if you prefer to make several payments, you can divide the cost in 1, 2 or
3 payments, due each Monday of class. Subsequent payments are due on
the following Monday classes. Payment must be made in full before the 15th
day of class. If payment is not made, the student may not attend the last
day of class and a $25.00 late payment fee will be applied.
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IF THE WEATHER IS BAD, DO WE STILL DRIVE?
We will drive in all types of weather except sleet, ice and snow and
flooding rain.
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WHAT IS A GRADUATED
LICENSE?
See the MORE INFORMATION Page
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WHAT IS THE GRADING
POLICY?
Appropriate standards shall be implemented to ascertain the progress of
the students. Progress standards shall meet the requirements of the
currently adopted state curriculum guide.
Mastery is a prerequisite to awarding a grade of 70 or above. Evidence of
mastery shall be determined by one or more of the following methods:
1) Daily classroom grades
2) Class Participation
3) Written Assignments
4) In-Car Skills
5) Comprehensive Examinations of Knowledge & Skills
The progress evaluation record shall reflect whether the student is making
satisfactory progress to the point of being able to complete all subject
matter within the allotted time provided in the currently approved course
curriculum for driver's education.
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