DriversSeg1 – Negaunee Public Schools

Negaunee Public Schools Driver’s Education Seg. 1 Contract

Entry submissions after 11:59 PM on September 4th will not be accepted into the September class and will have to re-submit an entry for the next class. The next segment 1 session will be open for entries on October 2nd for the October class!

Class Information

Class dates: September 10, 11, 12, 17, 18, 19, October 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17. All class dates are from 7-9pm
Mandatory student/parent meeting: September 10th from 7-9 pm
Cost (due on first class day): $475 ($400 NPS students)
Location: NHS Cafeteria

Negaunee High School

Address: 500 W. Arch Street, Negaunee, MI 49866
Phone: 906-475-7861 Ext. 301
Hours: 8:45 AM – 3:15 PM, Monday – Friday
Drivers Ed. State Certification: #P000070
Questions? Email raquel [dot] randall [at] negauneeschools [dot] org

Driver’s Education Segment 1 Course Eligibility:

To enroll in segment 1, the student must:

The student must be at least 14-years and 8-months of age by the first day of this segment 1 course. Verification by birth certificate will be required at the local Secretary of State office.

NPS Driver’s Education Segment 1 Provisions:

The parent or legal guardian agrees to pay the total amount of $475 ($400 for NPS students) by or on the first day of class in the form of online payment, cash or check.
The student may miss class only for an illness or emergency with documented proof presented to the instructor. The student is required to make up for missed class time that will be scheduled with the instructor.
If we are filled over capacity, the oldest students will take priority after Negaunee students.
Before the beginning of the third class session, 100% of the total tuition will be refunded if no behind-the-wheel instruction was given.
After the beginning of the third class session, no refund shall be given.

Classroom/Driving Instructions

Negaunee Public Schools will provide a minimum of 24 hours of classroom instruction, 6 hours of behind-the-wheel (BTW) instruction and 6 hours of observation time with a certified Michigan Driver Education Instructor.
The student must complete at least 6 hours of on-road driving instruction with the driver’s education provider. The student can drive up to 1 hour each day.
- Before beginning on-road instruction, the student must complete at least 4 hours of class.
- The student must complete at least 3 hours of on-road driving instruction must be completed before the final class. Remaining time should be completed within 3 weeks of the final class.
Observe another student’s driving for at least 4 hours with your driver’s education provider.
Parent/legal guardian must provide written consent before the student can begin on-road driving instruction.
Negaunee Public Schools will conduct the “behind the wheel” instruction of the class in a dual-controlled automobile that is insured by the provider to cover each student enrolled in the program.

Testing Information

The student must complete all homework and take daily quizzes/tests.
The student will be allowed up to two attempts to pass the state exam, which requires a passing score of at least 70%.
The student must pass ALL behind-the-wheel performance objectives, per the Driver Education Provider and Instructor Act (DEPIA), at the instructor’s professional discretion with a satisfactory or higher grade.

Additional Information:

After completion of this driver’s education segment 1 course, in order to be eligible for a level 1 learner’s license, the student must:

Complete and pass segment 1 of driver’s education.
Receive a Driver Education Certificate of Completion for segment 1.
Meet the state requirements for quality of vision and physical and mental standards that are mandated for operating a vehicle.

After eligibility is complete, the student will need to apply for their level 1 learner’s license at a Secretary of State office with their parent/legal guardian to provide the following documents:

Driver Education Certificate of Completion for Segment 1
Proof of legal presence
Proof of Social Security number
Proof of identification
Proof of Michigan residency (2 documents)
At your visit, you will take a photo for your Level 1 card and complete a vision exam.

Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) program

The level 1 learner’s license is the first of three licensing categories in the Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) program.
A level 1 learner’s license allows the student to practice driving with a licensed parent/guardian or designated adult who is at least 21 years old.
As the student progresses through GDL program, their level 1 learner’s license, which is issued at Secretary of State office, will be automatically updated when they become eligible for other licensing levels.

Notice

For more information please visit:

This provider is required to be certified by the Secretary of State. If you have any complaint that cannot be settled with the provider, please complete the Driver Education Complaint form found on the Department of State website; www.michigan.gov/teendriver. Completion of driver education instruction does not guarantee qualification for a driver license.

Drivers Ed. Seg. 1 Contract

Does the student attend Negaunee Public Schools?(Required)

Student's legal name that can be found on birth certificate:(Required)

First Middle Last

Student's address:(Required)

Street Address City State ZIP Code

Student's date of birth:(Required)

Must be on or before January 10th, 2010.

Student's phone number:(Required)

Parent/legal guardian's name:(Required)

First Last

Parent/legal guardian's phone number:(Required)

Parent/legal guardian's email address:(Required)

This is where TWO confirmation emails will be sent. One within 1-2 business days letting you know I received your contract submission, and another after the deadline date in the title description area letting you know whether the student is accepted into the class or not.

Mandatory parent meeting:(Required)

If accepted into the class, the student and at least one trusted adult must attend the mandatory meeting on the first day of class. Payment will be confirmed, driving hours will be scheduled, and an overview of the class will be explained.

I understand.

Emergency contact's name:(Required)

First Last

Emergency contact's phone number:(Required)

Accomodations/Medical Conditions

Does the student require any special accommodations to participate in the classroom phase (e.g., test being read, interpreter, etc.)?(Required)

If yes, please explain:

Does the student require any special accommodations to participate in the BTW phase (e.g., adaptive devices, interpreter, etc.)?(Required)

If yes, please explain:

Are there any medical conditions that would pose a concern with the student’s BTW instruction (e.g., epilepsy, color blindness, etc.)?(Required)

If yes, please explain:

Is the student taking any medications that may affect his/her ability to drive a motor vehicle safely?(Required)

If yes, please explain:

Is the student’s visual acuity at least 20/40 corrected?(Required)

If the answer to the above question is no, then the parent/guardian must provide a letter signed by the student’s physician indicating that the condition has been corrected and/or is under control, and the student meets the physical and mental requirements for a motor vehicle operator’s license under Section 309 of the Michigan Vehicle Code, 1949 PA 300, MCL 257.309.(Required)

I understand.

In the last six months, has the student had a fainting spell, blackout, seizure, or other uncontrolled loss of consciousness?(Required)

If the answer to the above question is yes, then the parent/guardian must provide a letter signed by the student’s physician indicating that the condition has been corrected and/or is under control, and the student meets the physical and mental requirements for a motor vehicle operator’s license under Section 309 of the Michigan Vehicle Code, 1949 PA 300, MCL 257.309.(Required)

I understand.

In the last six months, has the student had a physical or mental condition which would affect his/her ability to drive a motor vehicle safely?(Required)

I understand.

Parent/guardian signature:(Required)

My electronic signature indicates acceptance of the provisions set forth in this contract.
By signing my name, I understand and agree that this form of electronic signature has the same legal force and effect as a manual signature.

Student signature (on behalf of parent/guardian):(Required)

Email confirmation:(Required)

If you do not receive an email to the parent/guardian provided email above from raquel [dot] randall [at] negauneeschools [dot] org within 1-3 business days, I did not receive your contract submission and please call the high school office at 906-475-7861 ext. 301.

I understand.