Syllabus
Welcome to a fun year of learning. My name is Mr. Muralles; I am here to help in your path to obtaining a driver's license.
Contact Information: drivedatacademy@gmail.com
COURSE DESCRIPTION:This course includes driver education topics. The goal of the class is to develop proficiency with driving knowledge and skills, expand understanding of driving responsibilities, improve logical thinking, and promote success in testing to pass OMV written examination.
Class Materials: A smart phone, Lap top, I-Pad, or any other electrical device with Wi-Fi access is needed for test taking.
COURSE OBJECTIVES: upon completion of the 38 Hour Course, the student will be able to understand:
Comprehensive Summation of Unit(s)/Unit Test(s) and Final Examination. Minimum total of 240 minutes being dedicated throughout the 30-hour training course specifically for summation of unit(s)/unit test(s) and final examination.
Text and Resources Required:
Louisiana Driver's Guide Classes "D" and "E" Manual
Because we want to make sure the students are being held accountable for the reading assignments. The students must obtain a copy of the book before the end of class. They can download the PDF on a personal electronic device.
Policy
Classroom Behavior:
Respect others (administrators, secretaries, teachers, custodians, and fellow students) and you will be respected.
Disruptive behavior in the classroom that might prevent you or your classmates from learning will not be tolerated.
Verbal and/or physical abuse directed to any employee of Drive Dat Academy can result in suspension from the class.
Don't argue with teachers; follow classroom directions, complete class assignments.
Never refuse to respond to the instructions of a teacher.
Never put your hands on a teacher or a student in jest or anger.
Never use obscenity or profanity.
Be prepared to work with the proper equipment, i.e., paper, pencil, books, etc.
Food and drink are not permitted in classrooms.
No P.D.A. (Public Display of Affection)
No Hugging or Kissing is allowed on campus.
No use of mobile devices during lectures or instructional videos.
Discipline:
1st incident Verbal Warning to student
2nd Call Parent and and an essay assigned describing why student chose to do the behavior.
3rd Lunch Detention and an essay describing why student chose to do behavior again.
4th Removal from the participation of the classroom.
Sleeping in Class
1st Offense- Warning
2nd Offense-Warning/Call home and student will stand in the back of the class
3rd Offense – Call Parent and and an essay assigned describing why student chose to do the behavior.
4th Offense – Removal from the participation of the classroom.
Tardiness to Class (5 minutes or less)
1st Offense- Warning tardiness documented
2nd Offense – Call home and essay (explaining why you were tardy and how tardiness can affect you in your process to obtain your driver's license.)
3rd Offense – Call Parent and and an essay aasigned describing why student chose to do the behavior.
I will furnish each student with a copy of this syllabus; my classroom rules and the discipline procedure are posted in the website and will be reviewed with the students. If a parent has a question about a grading policy or classroom procedure, they should make an appointment with me by contacting me through my email. My doors are opened any time to parents as well as students.
Sample types of assessment: Observation and observation assessment (homework and class work assignments), open ended questions, student writing assignments, student binder, tests, quizzes, and exams.
Sample type of teaching and learning strategies: Classroom discussion, Technology based work, and writing activities.
* In order to pass the class the student must pass the classroom and the driving part with an average of 80% in the classroom and 70% in 8 hours of driving.
* 10% will be deducted from the final grade if the student does not turn in student enrollment contract or temporary instruction permit. If student has lost the paper work. Copies of these documents can be obtained from the Driving Class Documents section of the website. (As a new driver. One must be responsible with the paper work of driving.)
Grades
| 8 Hours of Driving | |
|---|---|
| Attention | 7% |
| Time | 7% |
| Following | 7% |
| Lane Usage | 9% |
| Straight in Parking | 9% |
| Start/Backing Out | 4% |
| Two Left Turns | 7% |
| Two Right Turns | 7% |
| Lane Changes | 9% |
| Stop Sign | 11% |
| Traffic Signal | 11% |
| Intersection | 9% |
| Total | 100% |
| 30 Hours of Classroom | |
|---|---|
| Exam 4 | 25% |
| Participation 4 | 25% |
| Introduction to Driving | 5.5% |
| Vehicle Components & Operations | 5.5% |
| Perception & Risk Management | 5.5% |
| Traffic Laws | 5.5% |
| Driver Behavior | 5.5% |
| Sharing the Road | 5.5% |
| Attention | 5.5% |
| Respect and Responsibility | 5.5% |
| Defensive Driving | 5.5% |
| Total | 100% |
- In order to pass the class the student must pass the classroom and the driving part with an average of 80% in the classroom and 70% in 8 hours of driving.
- 10% will be deducted from the final grade if the student does not turn in student enrollment contract or temporary instruction permit. If student has lost the paper work. Copies of these documents can be obtained from the Driving Class Documents section of the website. (As a new driver. One must be responsible with the paper work of driving.)