Prerequisite/Selection Process: Should be  age 15 by end of course

Intended Audience: Grades 9, 10, 11 and 12

Credit: One trimester = .5 credit

Major Outcomes: 

•   Fulfill Minnesota requirements for obtaining  a learner's permit

•   Saves lives by teaching responsible and safe  driving practices and techniques

•   Defensive driving practices

•   Knowledge of Minnesota traffic safety laws  and regulations

•   Knowledge and skills to become a safe and  efficient user of the highway transportation  system as a driver, passenger and  pedestrian

Projects, activities, etc.: Eight hours of interactive computer lab, district mandated study  guide, guest speakers, insurance scenarios  and parent involvement meeting

Instructional Focus: Instruction strategies are  utilized through visual, auditory and tactile  methods

Inter-disciplinary connection: Technical  reading, math and science

Note: Students who meet the Minnesota  requirements; of being at least 15 years of age,  successfully complete this course, register in  Behind the Wheel ($170) and have proper I.D  will be eligible to take the permit test

After school and summer offerings: A   shortened version (38 hours) of this class is  provided periodically after school and during  the summer for students who are unable to  register for this course 

Fee: $60