G C Driving Academy

Thanks for your interest in driver education with GC Driving Academy.

GCDA is a privately owned, commercial driving school offering state certified driver education courses both on-site and online.

The cost for the on-site course is $365.00 (Payment arrangements are available)

and is 2 weeks in duration. Driving lessons are 2+ weeks after class depending on the number of students enrolled in the class.

Classes are scheduled from 3:30 to 6:30pm,M-Fand driving is done after class and on weekends.

On-line classes are also available and paid for in two parts. $99 paid to and $300.00for behind-the-wheel lessons paid to GC Driving Academy.

To reserve a seat, complete registration forms and mail them to 362 Sherwood Ave. Middleton, ID 83644. When we receive your paperwork and deposit, a seat in the class will be reserved.

Summary:

  • Cost: $365
  • Duration: 2 to 4 weeks*
  • Hours: 3:30-6:30
  • Days for class: Mon.-Fri.
  • Days for driving: Mon-Fri after class and on weekends
  • Location: 310 N. Hawthorne St. in the Parks and Recreation building
  • (please don’t park in the driveway when dropping students off)
  • Office Hours: 3-6:30 while class is in session.
  • Mail forms to: 362 Sherwood Ave., Middleton, 83644

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GCDriving Academy

208-794-0891

Classroom Address:310 N. Hawthorne Dr. Middleton(no staff or mail at this address)

Mail Payments To:362 Sherwood St., Middleton, ID 83704

Driving Instruction:310 N. Hawthorne Dr., Middleton

Price:$365.00 physical class, $300.00 online driving lessons

Course Description:State licensed course consisting of 30 hours classroom instruction, 6 hours behind-the-wheel and 6 hoursin-car observation.

Payment Instructions:Students are enrolled first-come, first-served. A $100.00 deposit confirms enrollment. The balance is due the first day of class or arrangements can be made prior to the first day of class.

To Do List:

  1. ______Mail registration forms and $100.00 deposit early to reserve a seat
  2. ______Clear your schedule for the 2 to 4 week session
  3. ______Get an originalSocial Security Card and Birth Certificate
  4. ______Get a photo ID, Passport or School ID.
  5. ______Get a Verification of Compliance Formfrom your school(or the district officein summer)

5.______Take all documents to the DMVto apply for the learner permit.

Applying for the Permit:

  1. Student must be aged 14.5 (to the day) before applying for the permit
  2. Parent or legal guardianMUST accompany studentand bring their driver license
  3. Bring the student’sdocuments. (See list above)
  4. If student is home-schooled,call 334-8736 and ask for instructions
  5. If the student wears glasses or contacts, wear them to the DMV as they will be given an eye exam and their picture taken.
  6. Tell the DMV that you are attending GC Driving Academy

Special Note:

MAKE SURE you have APPLIED FOR your permit before the first day of class

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Important Course Information:

This course is designed to teach correct attitudes about driving as well as the operation of thevehicle and knowledge of driving laws.The student is required to get a score of 80% to pass the academic (classroom) part of the class.Driving and Attitude will be graded on a pass/fail basis. A failure in one phase will fail the student in the course and there is no refund for unused classroom or driving lessons.

Classroom attendance is required on all scheduled dates. For classroom absence due to illness or emergency, a make-up class will be offered by Alive at 25. Any no-show on a scheduled drive will require a make-up drive at the cost of $40.00per hour.

Driving schedules will be distributed during the second class. On the average, students will be driving one to two times per week. Please be sure to list on the registration form any days and times your student cannot drive. We do our best to work around any restrictions but cannot guarantee it.

Graduated Driver Licensing Law Requirements:

  • Students aged 14.5 to 17 years
  • Successful completion of a Driver Education course
  • Students under age 17 must complete a supervised driving period of 50 hours including 10 hours at night for a period of no less than 6 months with no traffic convictions. The 6 month period will start over with any traffic violation or restriction violation.
  • During the supervised driving period, students may only drive with a valid license driver 21 years of age or older sitting in the seat beside the driver (no other passengers are allowed in the front seat). All occupants must wear a seat belt. Students must have their permit in their possession, as well as observe all laws regarding alcohol or other intoxicating substances.
  • After the supervised driving period students may apply for a Class D driver’s license. They will be restricted to daylight only driving until age 16 and can only have one passenger who is not related to them.
  • All licensed drivers under the age of 17 are by law subject to the following penalties:
  • A warning letter on the first violation
  • A minimum 30-day suspension for the second violation
  • A minimum 60-day suspension for a third or subsequent violation

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Course Requirements

ATTENDANCE:

  • 100% Mandatory. Any class missed must be made-up.
  • Any student tardy more than 10 minutes without calling, will be marked absent.
  • Any student failing to return to class after a break will be dropped from the class.
  • Any student failing to show-up for a scheduled driving lesson without 24 hour notice will be charged an $80.00 re-scheduling fee.

DRESS CODE:

  • Closed-toe shoes are required on drives in accordance with state law. Students are required to demonstrate good personal hygiene by bathing, brushing teeth and wearing clean clothing and shoes especially on drive days.

CLASS PREPARATION:

  • Students coming to class with no book, paper or writing instrument will be docked 10 points.
  • Assigned reading MUST BE READ not skimmed and all homework done completely and handed in on time.
  • Students MUST keep current calendars available and are responsible for knowing their own schedules for class and drive times.
  • STUDENTS are responsible for communicating with parents regarding changes in schedules.
  • There is a ZERO TOLERANCE for cheating. Anyone found cheating will be given a zero for the day and be required to do a research project that they will present to the class.

STUDENT CONDUCT:

Since students are graded in three parts: Knowledge, Driving and Attitude, student conduct in essence is graded. Students are expected to conduct themselves with maturity, responsibility and courtesy. These are major components to operating a vehicle and must be displayed both in the classroom and in the car. Students whose conduct displays a lack of maturity, responsibility and courtesy can be docked points for each occurrence and/or parents notified. If problems persist, the student may be dropped from the course without a refund.

MAIL THIS SHEET and deposit TO:GCDA362 Sherwood St. Middleton, ID 83644

I learned about GCDA from: Friend (Name)______Signs_____DMV_____Website_____Other______

I would like to attend the ______session.

STUDENT INFORMATION

Name:______Date of Birth______

Address______City______Zip______

Phone ______Cell______Email______

Name of School______

MEDICAL/EDUCATIONAL

CONDITIONS:______Accommodations required______

PARENT INFORMATION

Parent/Guardian______

Address (if different)______City______Zip______

Home Phone______Work______Cell______

Email Address______

Emergency Contact (other than parents):

Name______Home Phone______

Work______Cell______Other______

Dates/Times I CANNOT drive: ______

______

I/We have read fully the information contained in this packet and understand what is expected with regard to conduct and performance. I/We understand that non-compliance with the program rules and minimum standards of performance is grounds for expulsion or failure from the course which will result in the driver permit being returned to the DMV where it will be revoked and no refund will be given.

ParentStudent

ABSENCE AGREEMENT

I understand that if I miss a scheduled class during this driver education course for any reason I will be required to make up the missed class. I understand that my driver education permit will be held by GCDA until I complete the make-up class.I understand that I will be required to wear closed toe, well fitting shoes during my drives and also demonstrate good personal hygiene by bathing, brushing my teeth and wearing clean clothing, and I will come with adequate sleep and free from response impairing substances such as cold and allergy medicine, drugs or alcohol.

I understand that I need to be on time for my scheduled drives and if I no-show for a scheduled drive, I am responsible for re-scheduling the drive at an additional cost of $40.00 per hour payable at the re-scheduled drive time. If I trade schedules with another student, I am responsible for communicating the change to my parents.

Signed______

Student Signature

Signed______

Parent Signature

CONDUCT AGREEMENT

I understand that if my conduct displays a lack of maturity, responsibility and courtesy I can be docked points for each occurrence. If problems persist, I understand that I may be dropped from the course without a refund.

Signed______

Student Signature

PHOTOGRAPH RELEASE

I give my consent for my child’s photograph to be published in marketing materials and/or in newspaper articles or social media.

I consent Name______Date______

I do not consent Name______Date______

Observation Log

Please complete this log BEFORE coming to class.

Students: Watch other drivers, ask questions and pay attention to the driving scene

Parents: Point out important areas of interest in the driving scene and car control

  • Smooth Acceleration and Braking
  • Cornering/Steering
  • Scanning
  • Intersections
  • Pavement Markings
  • Signs
  • Traffic Lights
  • Turn lanes
  • Lane position
  • Targeting
  • Lane Changes
  • Blind Spots
  • Defensive Driving
  • Entering the Freeway
  • Parking

I have completed six hours of active observation

______Student Name

I verify that my student has completed six hours of active observation

______Parent Name

Date______

2017