1) Laws for operating a vehicle
2) Procedures for operating and owning a vehicle
3) Using a space management systme
4) Managing factors that affect driver performance

During the school year the course is a minimum of 42 days.  During summer vacation a minimum of 30 days.  There is a total of 40 classroom hours, 6 hours of in-car instruction, and 6 hours of observation.

Students must be 14 1/2 at the time classes begin.

The District Student Fee is $85 and the Driving Permit (obtained at the Sheriffs Office) is $33.50. 

During the school year in-classroom instruction begins at 7:00 am until 8:00 am.  Driving is scheduled after school. 

Students will be responsible for studying their textbook, Drive Right and the Idaho Driving Manual. Students must also keep a classroom notebook  Students must report on 3 accident reports.  All assignments must be kept in the notebook.  The notebook will be graded at the end of the course.

Grading will be based on Knowledge (Quizzes, a Final Exam, and assignments), Driving Skills, and Attitude (to include attendance, participation, respect, Driving).  Students must have an average of 80% to pass. Students must pass a comprehensive end of course test, and a final in-car driving test.

Upon successful completion of the course the instructor will sign and date the student permit and turn it over to the parent or legal guardian.  The Permit then becomes a Class D Supervised Instruction Permit (SIP). The Student must drive under the supervision of someone age 21 or older for 4 months.  At the end of the four month supervisory period the student may then apply for an Idaho drivers license.

Grace High School will offer three driver education classes during the 2005-2006
school year.   Fall classes begin October 3,  Spring classes start February 6,  and
the summer session begins June 5.