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L.O.L.D.S. SCHOOL
GUIDELINES
1.
2.
Payment can be by cash, money order or
credit card. If payment is made by personal check, we may hold the certificate
until check clears the bank. The certificate of completion will not be issued
until all fees are paid in full, this includes but not limited to the class
fee, NSF, pickup and drop off, no-show/ cancellation fee for drive times. (NO PERSONAL CHECKS ACCEPTED FOR ADULT
REMEDIAL AND JUVENILE DRIVER IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMS)
3.
TESTS: Required by the State of
a.
Must
have a minimum passing grade of 75% (most final tests are 50 questions)
b.
Final
test will not be taken until all class hours have been attended.
c.
No
CHEATING or TALKING during the tests, this will result in automatic failure of
test.
d.
Your
final grade will be based on your performance and attitude.
4.
CLASSES: (break
times are added to class schedule hours)
a.
For
beginner teen classes, total class hours = 24 hours = 1440 minutes of
instruction.
b.
For JDIP =
6 hours of class (usually on a Saturday 8am to 3pm)
c.
For Adult Remedial
= 8 hours of class (usually on a Saturday from 8am to 5pm)
d.
Break
times are not included in instructional hours credited to students
e.
In-class participation is a significant part of this program. We need
your attention to make the learning process effective. We only have a set
number of hours for in class room instruction and a lot of material to cover.
We try to make the classes as informative and as much fun as possible. There will be some serious moments, video
times, lecture times, and occasionally a guest speaker.
f.
If you cannot attend a class, arrangements may be made for a makeup
class on another day the same material is offered. You will need to make arrangements with the office to schedule
the makeup class.
g.
Please dress comfortably and appropriately for a classroom situation
h.
We need students attention, not just
their time in class. (come prepared for class participation)
5.
DRIVES: Behind the Wheel Instruction
*(BTW)
a.
No drives can be scheduled until class fee is paid in full,
and students attended at least one class.
b.
Please arrive at least 5 to 10 minutes before
schedule drive time
c.
For
beginner teen drivers class, required 8 hours completed in four 2 hour drives
sessions.
d. Be PREPARED to DRIVE, this includes having you valid permit in your
possession, for 2007 and prior this means both the plastic picture ID, and
validated paper portion of your permit.
e.
Students
arriving for BTW appointment that appear to be in a decrease state of mind due
to drug, alcohol, lack of sleep, in manner unfit to drive, will not be allowed
to drive, this is at the instructors discretion.
f.
Students
need to wear comfortable and appropriate clothing for a drive session
i.
NO loose
fitting shoes NO FLIP FLOP SANDALS etc.
ii.
HAIR out
of face,
iii.
SUNGLASSES
are permitted, based on the brightness of the day.
iv.
If
required, wear your corrective lenses.
g.
CANCELLATION
FEE MAY APPLY ($25.00 minimum)
i.
For any
missed appointments, (no shows / no call)
ii.
For any
appointments without a minimum of 24 hours notice.
iii.
For any
appointment the student arrives not prepared (as described above).
iv.
NO
CERTIFICATES OF COMPLETION WILL BE ISSUED UNTIL ALL FEES ARE PAID.
h.
This drive
session is a minimum of two hours allow 5-15 minutes time to sign in, prepare
for lesson, and for instructor to talk to parents after at least one of the
drives session
i.
You schedule your drives based on
the availability of times on our drive schedules, therefore they are your
responsibility to remember the date and times of drives. Feel free to call the
office if not sure of your scheduled drives. It is your responsibility to be
here on time and ready to drive.
j.
We ask if you need to miss a
schedule drive call us at least 24 hours in advance so we can schedule some one
else for that time slot and or inform the instructor of the change in schedule.
We understand emergencies and weather circumstances are beyond our control and
yours. Fee waiver is at the discretion
of the management, please call the office as soon as you know you can not make
a drive time, we have an answering machine and voice mail. We try to call you the day before to remind
you of all drives. They are your responsibility to remember and complete all
drive times.
6.
TARDIES: not permitted no early dismissals
a.
No
one will be permitted to arrive late and/or leave early and still receive
credit for the time.
b.
Any
time missed will need to be completed before certificate of completion is issued
by our office.
c.
NO TARDIES
NO EARLY DISMISSALS for all class and BTW sessions.
7.
DISRUPTIVE STUDENTS: You are here to learn about being a safe
driver. Students
will be expected to act in a mature manor. Disruptive students will be
asked to leave and no refunds will be given.
a.
NO CELL
PHONES
b.
NO PROFANE
LANGUAGE
c.
NO
SLEEPING IN CLASS
d.
NO
DISTRACTIONS - No working on regular school work.
8.
INSTRUCTORS: are certified by the State of
a.
Respect
your instructor
b.
Class
participation and interaction is encouraged and expected
c.
No
ARGUING, we can voice our opinions, and agree to disagree, we will do our best
to provide information based on the Digest of Motor Vehicle Laws, and other
sources.
d.
It is very
important to listen to the instructor, and the videos are educational films.
e.
We want to
provide you with information to be safe and courteous drivers
9.
ALCOHOL AND TOBACCO PROHIBITTED:
a.
NO SMOKING, ALCOHOL, or DRUGS
permitted on premises.
b.
If
you are using these items, we ask you not to. We stress to you how harmful
these items are to you and the people that care about you.
c.
We
require you not to bring these items on our property or into our school.
d.
Not following this requirement will result in you being
asked to leave with no refunds given
10.
PROPERTY:
a.
Please respect the school property. Destruction of school property
is prohibited.
b.
Charges to
cover damages or replacement of property will apply.
c.
Any theft or damage will result in additional monetary charges and
possible criminal charges.
d.
No certificate of completion will be issued if such charges applied are
paid in full.
11.
SCHOOL PHONES and COMPUTERS
a.
The school
computers and phones are for business use only.
b.
The use of
school computers and phones for personal use by students is not permitted.
c.
EXCEPTIONS
for EMERGENCIES, ask school personnel permission to use phone.
12.
PRIVACY POLICY: any information collected is for school use
only.
13.
INTERRUPTION POLICY: some things are beyond our control, for
example: if the electric goes out, we will do our best, be patient for service
to return, after a few minutes, class may be dismissed and a makeup session
will be scheduled.
14. GREIVANCE POLICY: we can
discuss any problems you have with any staff member.
a.
First
talk to the instructor
b.
Second
request a to talk with management
c.
Third
when all else fails contact the Ohio Department of Public Safety
15.
RESTROOM:
a.
Have
respect for others; help keep it clean, if any problems contact school staff.
b.
Please try
to use during break times
c.
When
needed student is free to use the restrooms during class, do what needs to be
done and return quietly, you do not have to ask permission, if you can not wait
until break times.
d.
Excessive
use during the classroom instruction may result in you being asked to call
parent/guardian, leave the session and attend another class to make up the
entire session.
16.
SNACKS AND DRINKS: (some snacks and drinks are available for
purchase)
a.
At the
instructors discretion, will be permitted during class sessions. (not BTW)
b.
Carry in
food, drinks and snacks are permitted (still at instructors discretion)
c.
Students
are expected to clean up after themselves,
d.
TRASH and
RECYCLE BINS are accessible in the classroom.
Attendees must follow the above
guidelines. By not following these guidelines, you may be asked to leave
without refund.
You may be asked to read and sign
similar guidelines prior to attending class.
ONE OF OUR FAVORITE QUOTES, IF
YOU CAN NOT BE ON TIME, BE EARLY.
These are guidelines for our classes the only thing written
in stone that does not change is the TEN COMMANDMENTS.
I always wondered if any one ever read down to the last
line.
Hope you are having a
great day, from the staff of LAND OF LEGEND DRIVING SCHOOL INC.
Updated Aug 2007