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Requirements and Policies

Enrollment & Fees

 

Payment Requirements

  • Full course fees must be paid before a student may attend class.
  • A payment receipt must be presented to the instructor.
  • Students who have not paid in full will not be permitted to enroll.
  • Families experiencing hardship must contact the instructor before the course begins.

Refund Policy

  • A $50 non‑refundable fee will be retained if a student begins the course and withdraws after the second class.
  • Partial refunds after the second day may be issued based on how much of the course has been completed.
  • If a student withdraws and later enrolls again, a new permit must be purchased.

 

Attendance Requirements

 

  • Attendance at the first class session is mandatory. Students who fail to attend will be dropped from the course.
  • School‑Year Courses: Students may miss up to four (4) hours of class time. Missing more than four hours results in course failure due to state hour requirements.
  • Summer Courses: Students must attend every class session.
  • Absences due to illness, funeral, or similar emergencies require official documentation (doctor’s note, etc.).
  • The Driver Education Committee will determine how, or if, missed hours may be made up.

 

Assessment & Passing Requirements

 

State law requires students to be evaluated in three separate areas:

  1. Knowledge (Classroom Instruction)
    • Minimum passing score: 80%
  2. Skills (Behind‑the‑Wheel Training)
    • Failing two or more drives results in failure of the program.
  3. Attitude
    • Includes behavior, academic integrity, timely work, and conduct in class, vehicle, and school.
    • Cheating or repeated behavioral issues may result in failure.

Important:

  • Students must earn 80% or higher in each area individually.
  • Grades are not averaged across areas.
  • A student who fails any one area fails the entire course.
  • Students must pass the classroom portion before being scheduled for behind‑the‑wheel driving.

 

Scheduled Drives

 

  • Missed scheduled drives incur a $25 rescheduling fee per missed drive.
  • Fees must be paid and a receipt provided before any make‑up drive occurs.

 

Accommodations & Special Needs

 

  • Students requiring instructional adaptations must notify the instructor.
  • Reasonable accommodations will be provided when possible.
  • Accommodations that compromise public safety cannot be made.

 

School Eligibility

 

  • Students must maintain:
    • Passing grades in their regular school classes
    • Acceptable attendance
    • Appropriate behavior
  • Violations of school or district policy may result in removal from the Driver Education program.

 

Student Permits

 

  • Student permits are held by the Driver Education program until:
    • The course is successfully completed, and
    • All required fees are paid.
  • If a student fails or withdraws from the program, the permit will be returned to the DMV for destruction.
  • Students who enroll but do not pay fees will have their permit held until payment is made.
  • Students who drop the program and wish to transfer to another program must:
    • Pay all outstanding fees, and
    • Have the permit returned to the DMV before it may be renewed.

 

Coursework, Testing & Class Expectations

 

  • Students receive a class schedule outlining chapter coverage.
  • Students are expected to:
    • Pre‑read assigned chapters, and
    • Complete chapter review work before class.
  • Bookwork is due prior to the start of class.
  • Each test may be retaken once, and the retake score replaces the original score.
  • The Driver Education Core Program covers the basic rules of the road.
  • All section tests must be passed with a minimum score of 80%.

 

Driving Rules & Prohibited Activities

 

While enrolled in Driver Education, students may not:

  1. Drive any motorized vehicle outside of Driver Education instruction on public roads.
  2. Use cell phones or personal electronic devices during class or in‑car instruction, including:
    • Phones
    • Smart watches
    • Audio devices
    • Any unapproved digital technology

Violation Consequences

  • Immediate removal from the course
  • Permit cancellation
  • No refunds
  • Re‑enrollment at a future date with full fees required

 

Parent‑Supervised Vehicle Tasks

 

With parent supervision, students must demonstrate:

  • Changing a tire
  • Checking oil
  • Conducting a basic vehicle inspection
    These tasks must be completed on the vehicle the student drives most often.

 

Learning Platform: Schoology

 

  • All students must have a Schoology account.
  • Assignments, tests, and grades are maintained in Schoology and accessible to students and parents.
  • No extensions are granted for bookwork.
  • Assignments are posted at least five (5) days prior to the due date.

 

Program Policies & Cancellations

 

  • The Rigby Driver Education Program follows all Idaho state laws and regulations.
  • If school is cancelled due to weather, both Driver Education classes and drives are cancelled.
  • Cancellation updates are posted in Schoology — check regularly.