Hudson Community
School
Driver Education Fall 2008,
Spring and Summer 2009
Dear Parent(s)
My name is Kevin Winstead and I am the Hudson driver education instructor. I am writing to welcome you and your student
to the driver education program at Hudson High School. I am looking forward to having your student in class and helping teach
him/her to be responsible, cautious and defensive drivers.
According
to the Iowa Department of Transportation and the Iowa Graduated Driver Licensing Program, young people who have a learners
permit must complete a driver education course before they can get their intermediate license or school permit. To complete
the course, students must have 30 hours of classroom training (all the classroom training is completed Monday through Friday)
and 6 hours of in-the-car training.
Hudson Community Schools
is offering several options and opportunities for students to complete their driver education training. Please look over the
proposed options and choose the one that will be the most convenient for you and your student.
· The following options are subject to change due to school calendar changes
OPTION #1 – Fall 2008: Tuesday, October
21 – Thursday November 6. The classroom training will be held Monday through Friday from 3:15 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. The
in-the-car training will be completed after school and on the weekends. (This class will be limited to the first 16 students
registered).
OPTION
#2 – Night Class (PLEASE DO NOT REGISTER FOR THIS SESSION IF YOU ARE IN SHOW CHOIR)
Spring: 2009: Monday, February 9 – Tuesday, February 24. The classroom training will
be in the evenings from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. On Wednesday’s the classroom will be right after school. The in-the-car
training will be completed after school and on the weekends. (This class is limited to 16 students)
OPTION #3 – Summer 2009: Tuesday,
May 26 – Wednesday, June 10. (Subject to change because of snow days). After school is completed
the classroom training will be from 7:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. The in-the-car training will be completed during the week after
class. (This class is limited to the first 24 students registered)
OPTION #4 – Summer 2009: Monday, July 6 – Tuesday, July 21. The
classroom training will be from 7:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. The in-the-car training will be completed during the week after class.
(This class is limited to the first 24 students registered)
Please let the high school office know which option will work for
you. Please fill out the bottom section.
______________________________________________________________________________________
______ Option #1. Fall 2008. Tuesday, October 21 – Thursday,
November 6.
______
Option #2. Spring: 2009: Monday, February 9 – Tuesday, February 24.
______ Option #3. Summer 2009: Tuesday, May 26 – Wednesday, June 10.
______ Option #4.
Summer 2009: Monday, July 6 – Tuesday, July 21.
Parents Name ____________________________________
Students Name __________________________
Hudson Community School
Driver Education
Policies and Rules
Driving is a privilege not a right. It is school policy that the driver education
fee is paid in full to the Hudson Community School District before your student begins the program. If you are registering
as a student outside of the Hudson School District, you are required to pay the full driver education fee. Please contact
the high school office at (319) 988-4226, if you have any questions regarding the payment.
Your son or daughter must have a learners permit before they can take driver education. It
is preferred that they hold the learners permit for 6 months before taking driver education. Students are required by the
Iowa Department of Transportation to have 20 hours (2 hours after sunset) of supervised driving with a parent/guardian.
ATTENDANCE:
A. Students must attend 30 hours of classroom
instruction.
B.
Students must have 6 hours of in-the-car training.
C. If a student must miss a
class or drive time, the instructor must be notified in advance and the time must be made up.
D. Students
must be on time for the class and the drive time.
DRIVING
TIMES:
A.
Students will be picked up in front of the superintendent’s office for their scheduled
drive time.
B.
Students must have their permits with them. If they do not they will not be allowed to drive.
COMPLETION OF THE COURSE:
A. Grades will be given after
the completion of 30 hours of classroom, 6 hours of driving time, assignment completion, test scores, and driving scores.
B. Certificate
of completion will be signed by the instructor based on driving scores and driving ability.
C. Students
dismissed from class for inappropriate behavior will be dropped from the class based on the discretion of the instructor.
NO REFUNDS WILL BE GIVEN FOR THE COURSE FOR ANY REASON.
D. All Hudson Community School District
policies and procedures will be followed at all times.
FEE:
A. Payments
must be received by the third day of class or the student will be dropped from the class.
SUPPLIES NEEDED: (Everyday!)
A. Learners permit, pen or pencil. Three
ring binder with paper. Textbook (provided)
_______________________________________________________________________________________
I have read and agree to abide by the previously mentioned policies and rules set for the
Driver Education Program.
Parent Signature ______________________________
Date ______
Student Signature _____________________________________________
Date ______
Hudson Community School
Driver Education
Student Driver
Information
It is
Hudson Community School District policy that this student driver information sheet be completed and returned with the driver
education fee. All driver education students must have a learners permit. Please complete this form and return it to the High
School office.
Student Name:
First ___________________Middle ______________ Last __________
Address _______________________________________________________________________________
Social Security Number ____________ Birth
Date __________
Home Phone ________________
Cell Phone ____________________
Grade
Level ____________ Permit Number ____________________
Expiration of permit _________________ Restrictions _____________
Parent(s)
Name
_________________ Name __________________________
Day time Phone _______________ _______________________
Work Phone ________________
____________________
In case of
emergency (another person besides a parent)
Name
_____________________ Phone _________________________
Physician
Name ____________________ Phone __________________________
Please list any medical conditions or medications being taken
that the instructor should be aware of
Parent Signature _____________________________ Date __________
Student Signature ____________________________ Date _________
