POLICIES & REQUIREMENTS
CLASS SCHEDULE:
Classroom Instruction: Class will be held on every weekday from May 26th to June 5th (the classroom will be in Elwood this year in the small gym – 203 N 12th Street). Class starts promptly at 8:00 AM (BE EARLY!) The class will be very rigorous as students are taking 7 tests in 9 class periods of only 27 hours.
Behind the Wheel Instruction: Driving Times will be scheduled by appointment the first few days of the classroom instruction. Each student will need to complete 5 hours behind the wheel as well as an additional 5 hours of observation.
AGE REQUIREMENTS
Students must be 14 years old on or before June 5th, 2026. To receive an instructional permit, the student must be 14 years of age. An instructional permit is required to complete the behind the wheel portion of the course. They have to be 14 to take the handbook test.
ATTENDANCE
The course is tentatively scheduled for 27 hours of classroom instruction. A student cannot be absent more than one day during the classroom instruction. Students will be required to make up all class assignments missed during their absence on Saturday June 6th. Please be aware that excessive absences or an unexcused absence will result in the student being dropped from the course and forfeit the class fees. Also, you should be aware that classroom participation, discussions, and information are vital to passing the course.
Please keep Coach Koranda informed of emergencies or situations that would cause the student to be absent on any day. Please avoid planning a vacation during the scheduled dates of classroom instruction. Absence during the bulk of the classroom instruction would make the possibility of passing the course nearly impossible and therefore be a waste of the student’s time and the parent/guardian’s finances.
MAKE-UP WORK
All work assigned during the classroom instruction must be completed prior to taking the course final. The course final will be taken on the final day of the course. There will be no incompletes given for the course or assignments. Failure to take the course final, due to missing work, will result in a FAIL grade for the course. An extended make-up period may be granted on an individual basis, only by instructor and Principal approval.
GRADING PROCEDURE
Students must complete and pass all the learning modules and in-class competencies with an 80% or higher. Students must pass both classroom instruction and behind the wheel instruction for the student to obtain the quarter credit for the course and to receive their certificate of completion needed to obtain their restricted license. This course is graded PASS or FAIL.
TESTING OUT
Students are not allowed to test out of Driver Education.
TESTING PROCEDURES
Each classroom instruction module will consist of one or more chapters and competencies covering various driver education topics. At the end of each module, an exam will be given testing the information covered in the chapters and the competencies of the module. If a student fails that exam, they will be given an opportunity to retest. THE STUDENT MUST PASS THE TEST WITH AN 80%. FAILURE TO PASS JUST ONE TEST WILL RESULT IN A FAIL GRADE FOR THE COURSE. The instructor will give retests at an appropriate time.
BEHIND THE WHEEL INSTRUCTION
Each student will spend a minimum of 5 hours of formal instruction behind the wheel. The student must complete and pass all driving competencies. Behind the wheel competencies are graded pass/fail. To pass a competency, a student must be able to demonstrate that competency consistently without prompt from the instructor (example: The student must be able to angle or perpendicular park correctly several times without any prompts from the instructor.) Students will also be required to observe other drivers’ performance while in the car as well.
COURSE FEE
A non-refundable course fee of $4.00 will be charged at the time of initial enrollment into the driver education course, due by Friday, May 1st. The full payment (unless prior arrangement has been made with the District Office) is due by Tuesday, May 26th (first day of class!).
THE TOTAL FEE FOR THE COURSE IS: $104.00. MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO RIVERSIDE HIGH SCHOOL.
THE FEE FOR OUT OF DISTRICT (Troy & Doniphan West) IS $254.00. (Checks payable to your District)
CLASSROOM BEHAVIOR
Discipline issues will be handled in class. Students who prove to be a discipline issue will not be sent to the administration for reprimand. Students who prove to be a disruption to the class, disrespectful to the instructor or other students, or prove to be a danger to the instructor or other students will be removed from the course. IF A STUDENT IS REMOVED FROM THE COURSE DUE TO CLASSROOM BEHAVIOR REASONS, THE COURSE FEE WILL NOT BE REFUNDABLE.
Student Signature: ____________________________________________________________
Parent/Guardian Signature: _____________________________________________________
Date: __________________
Performance Based Criteria
The driver’s education program at RIVERSIDE HIGH SCHOOL will consist of a minimum 27 hours of classroom each day for 9 days, plus 5 hours in the car driving and 5 hours observing. The program will be outcomes based, which means that each student will have to pass units at 80% for each competency in order to pass the course. Since this is a summer driver’s education course, this will be a pass/fail policy.
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Attendance
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A student must not miss more than 1 day of the scheduled class periods, unless they have made arrangements with the head instructor. A statement from a physician or other health care provider must support issues of illness. (The ONLY make-up day is SATURDAY JUNE 6th.)
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Student Eligibility
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All students who will be 14 years old, but not 18 years old are eligible to enroll. There might be a case where there is a 13-year old who will turn 14 (by June 5th), but they cannot drive or take the handbook test until they are 14 years old.
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Grading Procedure
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No student will be eligible for credit in drivers education unless s/he
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Successfully completes all instructional modules at the stated criteria.
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This includes classroom as well as driving modules, this will be on
a pass/fail basis.
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Make Up Procedures
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All make-up will be completed within two days of returning to the program.
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No incompletes will be given.
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Testing Procedures
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Students must score an 80% on each module test to pass that module.
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Make up tests will be administered only with permission of the instructor.
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Time in Car
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Successful completion of each driving module is determined when the student can consistently & correctly complete them without prompt from the instructor.
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Discipline
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If the instructor determines that a student’s behavior is inappropriate, that student will be removed from that class. The instructor will determine whether or not that student may continue in the driver education program.
Parent’s signature______________________________ Date__________
Student’s signature_____________________________ Date __________
Student’s cell phone: ___________________________
Student’s email address: __________________________
Parent’s cell phone: ___________________________
Parent’s email address: _____________________________
ELTP Grant – Driver’s Education Reimbursement Opportunity
Dear Parents and Guardians,
Our district has applied for and qualified to receive funding through the ELTP Grant made available by the Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE) in partnership with the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE).
This grant allows us to provide driver’s education to eligible students at no cost or reduced cost to qualifying families.
How the Grant Works
Funding through this grant will be applied differently depending on the district in which the student is enrolled:
• Doniphan West and Troy students who qualify will receive a $200 reimbursement, reducing the total driver’s education cost to $55.00.
• Riverside students who qualify will have the entire driver’s education fee reimbursed.
Please note: This is a reimbursement grant. Students are responsible for paying the full driver’s education fee at the time of enrollment. If the student qualifies based on income eligibility, reimbursement will be issued after eligibility has been verified and the course is successfully completed.
Income Eligibility Guidelines
Student eligibility is based on demonstrated financial need. To qualify, a household’s annual income must not exceed 200% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL). The 2026 income limits are listed below:
Household Size Maximum Annual Income (200% FPL)
1 person $31,300
2 people $42,300
3 people $53,300
4 people $64,300
5 people $75,300
6 people $86,300
7 people $97,300
8 people $108,300
(For households larger than 8, add $11,000 for each additional person.)
If your total household income is at or below the amount listed for your household size, your student may qualify for reimbursement under this grant.
If you believe your family meets these income guidelines, please complete the application section on page 2 and return it to the school office no later than May 1st or bring the application to the meeting.
ELTP Grant Driver’s Education Reimbursement Application
Student Name: ________________________________________School: ________________________________
Grade Level: ___________Parent/Guardian Name: __________________________________________________
Phone Number: ________________________________ Email Address:__________________________________
Household Size (include all members living in the home): _______
Total Annual Household Income: $__________________________
I certify that the information provided above is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge.
Parent/Guardian Signature: ________________________________
Date: _______________________
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All information will remain confidential and will be used solely to determine eligibility for ELTP grant reimbursement.
If you have any questions, please contact Jennifer Gatz at the Riverside District office at 913-365-5632 or jgatz@usd114.org.
Sincerely,
Jennifer Gatz
Riverside Superintendent
913-365-5632
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