Coach Eddie Lofton and Coach Bruce Robinson
Driver Education
CLINTON HIGH SCHOOL
CLINTON, MS 39056
Driver Education
Clinton High School
2008-2009
Schedule:
30 hours in the classroom
12 hours in the simulator
3 hours driving
*Once the classroom and simulator hours are completed, students will be
assigned to a study hall for the remainder of the semester, except when they
are driving.
Textbooks are not issued; however, the student has the option to check one
out to study for a test.
Students will need to keep a notebook that will contain:
-notes
-handouts
-worksheets
-anything else the instructor might assign
Grading Policy:
The first nine weeks grade will come from the following areas:
-Daily Grades
-Test Grades
-Simulator Grades
-Nine Weeks Test, which will count for 25% of the nine weeks grade
The second nine weeks grade will consist of one area – the grade from the 3
hours of driving time.
**IF YOU DO NOT HAVE YOUR PERMIT, YOU CANNOT DRIVE. IF YOU CANNOT DRIVE,
YOU CANNOT PASS DRIVER EDUCATION.
Students will be required to take a semester exam.
The Driver Ed. Grade will be calculated as follows:
1st nine weeks grade + 2nd nine weeks grade / 2 = Nine weeks average
Nine weeks average X 3 + Semester exam grade / 4 = Semester average
*Each student will need to show the instructor his or her permit before
being allowed to drive.
*Each student will need to pay a $10.00 Driver Education fee.
Make Checks payable to Clinton High School
Coach Robinson will begin Simulation on Monday (August, 25-September 5)
Coach Lofton will begin Simulation on Monday (August, 11-22)
The Highway Patrol is not giving the driver's Education permit test this
year at the school. Each student is on there own to get this taken care
of. Remember each student must have his/her learner's permit and driver's
ed fee ($10.00) paid before he/she can drive. Hope you all are haveing a
great day and year.
EDDIE C. LOFTON and BRUCE ROBINSON
August 8th
Friday: Review Syllabus with Students
Read Chapter 1 and complete all section reviews and Chapter review
August 11th- August 15th
Monday: Video 1: Avoiding Collisions
Video 2: Young Drivers
Tuesday: We will begin our Ford Series Videos
They will continue for about 2 weeks.
Wednesday: Continue Ford Series Video 1 (Its a matter of Attitude)
--complete worksheets from video
Video 2 (On the Streets)
--complete worksheets from video
Thursday: Quiz 1
Continue Ford Series Video 3(Taking Care of It)
Quiz 2
Friday: Continue Ford Series Video 4 (When the sun Sets)
Quiz 3
August 18th - August 22nd
Monday: Continue Ford Series Video 5 (When the pavement's slick)
Quiz 4
Tuesday: Continue Ford Series Video 6 (On the Freeway)
Quiz 5
Wednesday: Continue Ford Series Video 7 (The Little Things)
Quiz 6
Thursday: Continue Ford Series Video 8 (Getting Ready for the Prom)
Discuss the 17 Good and Bad Driving Practices Used in the Video
Friday: Finish Ford Series and Review Chapter 1
August 25th- August 29th
Coach Lofton's classes will all be in the simulator
September 10st-5th
Monday: Worksheets for Ch. 2
Tuesday: Check all worksheets; review for test
Wednesday: Test on Chs. 1 and 2
Thursday: Illegal Street Racing video
Friday: Discussion on Ch. 3 Basic Vehicle Maneuvers
September 8th-12th
Monday: Review for Ch. 1&2 Test
Tuesday: Chapter 1 And 2 Test
Wednesday: Worksheet on Ch. 3
Thursday: Ch 4. Discussion Managing Risk with the IPDE Process.
Worksheet on Ch. 4
Friday: Review for Test on Chs. 3 & 4
September: 15th-19th
: Test on Chs. 3 & 4
Monday: Worksheet on Ch. 7
Tuesday: Review for Test on Chs. 6/7
Wednesday: Test on Chs. 6/7
Thursday: Ch. 12 Driving in Adverse Conditions
Friday: Ch. 12 Worksheet
September 22nd-26th
Monday: Ch. 13 Handling Emergencies
Tuesday: Worksheet on Ch. 13
Wednesday: DUI video
Thursday: DUI video
Friday: DUI video
September 29th-30th
Monday: DUI video
Tuesday: Finish up series on DUI video
October 1st Coach Lofton and Coach Robinson will begin driveing.
**Beginning Wednesday, students will begin reporting to a study hall for
their class period. We will begin driving, and this will continue for the
rest of the semester.
Students who have not received their driver's permit must get one before
they are allowed to drive.
Monday-Group 1 driving: Residential, rural driving around Clinton (Natchez
Trace, Arrow Drive)
Tuesday-Group 1: Rural, urban driving around Clinton (Hwy 80, Clinton
Raymond
Rd., Clinton Pkwy)
Wednesday-Group 1: Highway driving (Highway 49 to Flora)
Thursday-Group 1: Highway driving (Highway 18 to Raymond)
Friday-Group 1: Interstate driving (I-20 West to Bolton)
Monday-Group 1: Continue Interstate driving
Tuesday- Exams: For remainder of week students will come to class and
study
for exams and they will take their Driver's Ed exam on Tuesday.
Wednesday-Friday: Students will use this time to study for exams in other
classes. Next week we will start with Group 2 and continue through the
year.
Tuesday-Group 2: Rural, urban driving around Clinton (Hwy 80, Clinton
Raymond
Rd., Clinton Pkwy)
Wednesday-Group 2: Highway driving (Highway 49 to Flora)
Thursday-Group 2: Highway driving (Highway 18 to Raymond)
Friday-Group 2: Interstate driving (I-20 West to Bolton)
November 6-December break, 2006
Monday-Next Group: Rural, urban driving around Clinton
(Natchez Trace, Clinton Raymond RD. around MS College)
Tuesday-Group : Rural, urban driving around Clinton (Hwy 80, Clinton Raymond
Rd., Clinton Pkwy)
Wednesday-Group : Highway driving (Highway 49 to Flora)
Thursday-Group : Highway driving (Highway 18 to Raymond)
Friday-Group : Interstate driving (I-20 West to Bolton)
This will continue until all students have driven. We will finish with
final exam in their study hall.
Thanks and if you have any questions please call 601-924-5656 and ask for
Eddie C. Lofton or Bruce Robinson.
