Northern Highlands Regional High School

Driver Education

Course Outline/Grading Policy

Mr. Albarella

Objective: The course is a preparatory course. The purpose is to prepare the student for the knowledge portion of the New Jersey state driver test.

Course Overview: In order to meet our objectives we will read and discuss the chapters in the NJ State Drivers Manuel. Topics that will be discussed are licensing, registration, driver safety, rules, regulations, penalties, and driver privileges.

Text: New Jersey Driver Manual 2015 Edition

Classroom expectations: Students are required to follow several rules while in class. They include:

Be punctual to class (arrive on time)

Come to class prepared (pen/pencil, notebook, etc.).

No food or drinks in class.

No cell phones in class.

Raise your hand if you wish to speak.

Do not interrupt while others are speaking.

Be respectful and courteous to all.

Grading Policy: We will use a point scale to calculate your final grade. The grades are calculated on the percentage of points earned. For example, if you have earned 585 points out of 650 total possible points you will receive a 90 for a final grade.

Points Earned / Total Points = Final Grade

The point scale breakdown is as followed:

Unit Exam – 100 points each (3 exams total)

State Exam – 100 points

Quizzes – 50 points

Homework – 5 points each assignment, homework will be given on an “as needed” basis, and it should be handed in on time.

Important Note: As written in the Northern Highlands Curriculum Guide:

Driver Education, mandated by the State of New Jersey, is offered for the equivalent of one marking period in sophomore year. The final exam is the N.J. Division of Motor Vehicles test. A grade of 80 is necessary to pass the state exam. An 80 average for the course is required to receive credit toward a safe-driving insurance discount. Students who take a make-up test (permitted one time only) which results in their receiving yet another score below 80 on the Driver Education state exam will be required to contact New Jersey Motor Vehicles and take the test on their own. In effect, one can pass the class and not the state test. Similarly, one can pass the state test and not qualify for the lower insurance premium. If a passing grade is achieved, the student will receive a receipt which, when presented at a Driver Qualification Center, will exempt him/her from the written portion of the licensing test. Also, upon passing the course, students will receive a card stating they have successfully completed thirty hours of classroom instruction. This card is required to earn a premium reduction from most insurance companies.