ACADEMY DRIVING SCHOOL

COST:

The cost is $___.00 and is payable at the beginning of the course. A payment plan of $125.00 down and a final payment of $___.00 due on the scheduled classroom completion date. The total amount must be paid by the end of the classroom session or there will be a $40.00 late fee.

CLASSROOM INSTRUCTION:

There are 32 hours of classroom instruction taught in 16 days.  The classes are 2 hours each day, Monday-Friday for the first two weeks, then Monday-Saturday for the last week (unless otherwise stated).

A student is eligible to take their written test for a permit after the first 3 days of instruction (6 hours).  If a student misses one of the first three classes, they must make up the class before they can be issued a permit. 

A student is allowed to miss 5 days.  The student must make arrangements with the classroom instructor to make up missed days.  All classroom hours must be made up and finished within 360 days of the original beginning date.  Failure to do so will result in terminating all credit towards obtaining a driving certificate.

BEHIND THE WHEEL AND OBSERVATION:

There are seven hours of driving behind the wheel and seven hours of observation.  This is in addition to the 32 hours of classroom instruction.  The driving lessons cannot be taken during the classroom hour.  Driving lesson may not be completed in less than 14 days and no more than 360 days from the first classroom date.  No more than one driving lesson per day is allowed.

There will be a $25.00 no show fee for any appointment not kept, unless rescheduled at least 24 hours in advance Mon - Fri.  There are no exceptions to this rule.

DRIVING:

A student must have their permit before they can schedule a driving lesson.  Be early for your driving appointment!  Your instructor is expected to leave exactly on time.  If they are late it will disrupt the entire driving schedule.  They rarely wait more than 5 minutes (on their watch).  If they leave without you, it is counted as a no show.

When you arrive, check in at the office or with your driving instructor and wait in the lobby or in front of the school.

Listen to your instructor.  If you drive dangerously or refuse to follow instructions the instructor may cancel your lesson.  You will be required to reschedule and pay the no show fee.

OBSERVATION:

If you are unable to complete your observation after your driving lesson you may reschedule with no penalty.  However, you must notify your instructor before your lesson begins.  You may observe up to two hours in one day

SCHOOL RULES

 Emergency phone use only.  We are not equipped to handle a flood of students calling their friends.  Class and driving times end at the same time every day.

No Smoking or Dipping is allowed in the school.  Do not stand in front of the school and smoke or dip.  Do not leave cigarette butts anywhere near the school, it is a violation of our lease and we will be fined or evicted.  If you smoke in or in front of the school, or leave cigarette butts anywhere near the school; you will be subject to dismissal.

No fighting or abusive behavior.  This is grounds for immediate expulsion.

No weapons of any sort.  This is grounds for immediate expulsion.

No alcohol or drugs of any kind is allowed on school property.  Any student who comes to class or a driving lesson under the influence will be expelled.

No gang signs or paraphernalia.  This is grounds for immediate expulsion.

COMMON SENSE - If you think it may not be allowed,

don’t do it.  There will be repercussions.  If you are in doubt ask.

CLASSROOM RULES:

If  you are early to class and the classroom is empty you may take your seat and do homework, do not work ahead on your driving work.  If  you do not wish to study please wait in the hall or outside.  The classroom is for studying only.  

Do not damage school property.  You will be required to pay for any property damaged.  Students are responsible for books that are assigned to them.

Be on time!  If you are more than 5 minutes late we are not allowed to give you credit for that days class.

Listen to the instructor.  If you are disrupting class in any way, you will be asked to leave.  Any student who is removed from class must make up the class and pay the appropriate fines.    

Drinks and food are allowed as long as trash is removed at the end of class.  If it becomes a problem, the privileges will be revoked.

A five-minute break will be given at the end of class, allowing you to leave early.  Any change in this policy is at the discretion of the classroom instructor. 

 ADDITIONAL FEES

Late Payment Fees

Final payment of tuition is due upon scheduled completion of the classroom phase.  The will be a $40.00 late fee on any balance owed and a payment arrangement must be approved by the School Director.

No Show Penalty

There will be a $25.00 no-show penalty for any driving appointment not kept.  All cancellations must be made 24 hours in advance Mon - Fri.  There are no exceptions to this rule.  We must pay scheduled employees even if a student is absent because they are sick or have a death in the family.  Academy Driving School reserves the right to refuse cancellations if they become excessive.

Transfer Classes

A student must finish the class they are originally enrolled.  Any student who misses four classes must be transferred to another class.  There will be a $50.00 administrative fee to transfer the student into another class and they must retake the entire classroom phase.

Make-up Class Fee

There will be a $5.00 fee to attend all make-up classes.  The fee is due upon the arrival of the make-up class.  Any student who attends the make-up class and does not pay at the beginning of the class will be billed $10.00.

Payment Plan

There is an additional $20.00 fee to pay out the cost of the course.  If you choose to pay out the course a deposit of $125.00 down is required and the last payment of $___.00 is due on the last day of the scheduled classroom phase.

Phone Scheduling

No Scheduling over the phone. The students will schedule driving during their 3rd week of classroom, after that the parent or student will need to bring their permit to Academy Driving School in person on Tuesday and Thursday 3:00-7:00PM.

Ride Homes

All rides home will be billed at a minimum of $10.00 per ride in Euless. Any student who lives outside of Euless will be billed at a higher rate to be determined by the instructor.

Late Pickup Fee

Any student who attended a driving lesson from 8:40 to 10:40 P.M. must be picked up by 10:45 or there will be a $10.00 fee for each quarter hour or any part of a quarter hour that a ride is late.