Schoolhouse Driver's Ed - The Schoolhouse Network

Name of Class: Schoolhouse Driver’s Ed (using the Friendly Driver’s Ed curriculum on SchoolhouseTeachers.com)

Parent-Teacher: Mary Martin

Location: Parker’s Chapel Church (425 Parker Drive, Kingsport)

Maximum Student Size (Caps Out) Number: 12 kids.

Still available as of today? YES

Ages/Grade(s) Recommendation: ages 13 and older

Class Summary: Why does the engine need antifreeze in the summer? What are the needed safety precautions for winter driving? Friendly Driver’s Ed will guide students through discovering the parts of a car, navigating safety concerns, taking written and performance tests, and maintaining a car. Each lesson covers essential topics to becoming a confident driver. The course contains text-based lessons with ample pictures to illustrate each concept. The course’s weekly reading must be completed before each class period. Come prepared for hands-on learning.

Topics Covered: (Not an exhaustive list)

Preparing for the Written Exam
First Time Behind the Wheel
Factors Which Affect Safety While Driving
Navigating Intersections
Navigating Challenging Driving Situations
Brake and Road Conditions; Severe Weather Considerations.
Car Maintenance
Managing a Flat Tire and Dealing With a Minor Collision
Making Sense of Automotive Insurance

Resources Needed:

Access to corresponding lessons on SchoolhouseTeachers.com
A hard copy of the Tennessee Driver’s Handbook
Access to a car. (We will spend part of our class time outside under the awning at Parker’s Chapel Baptist Church, rain or shine.)
Warm coat & gloves.
Notebook, pen/pencil
Positive Attitude

Length of Class: One semester (Jan 12th – May 3rd))

Day/Time: One day per week: FRIDAYS, 10:30am-12:00pm

Contact: Mary Martin ([email protected])

NO PER-CLASS OR PER-CHILD FEES:

MEMBERS GET ALL THE CLASSES THEY WANT, NO LIMITS.

If you want to sign your student up for this class, contact the parent-teacher immediately (email listed above) to get on the waiting list, as the class should fill quickly (max 12). You must have a current membership to SchoolhouseTeachers.com to sign up. Need a discount? You can get one through Parker’s Chapel Church by clicking the red discount box below. A full-year membership, which covers every child in the family, is normally $269.97. Click the red box below for the discounted price of just $189 for 365 days.