Ned Simmons' Big C's Driver Education 308 Upland St. Midland, Texas 79703 (432) 689-3743
ATTENDANCE/ABSENCE
A full hour of absence is charged to the student if he/she does not attend the full 55 minutes of instruction during a 60-minute period. If a student is absent from 10 classroom hours, the student will be terminated from that class.
GRADING/PROGRESS
Progress standards must meet the requirements of the current rules adopted by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Mastery is a prerequisite to awarding a grade of 70 or above. Evidence of mastery shall be determined by one or more of the following: 1) unit tests 2) written assignments 3) skills performance checklist 4) comprehensive examinations of knowledge and skills.
RULES OF OPERATION AND CONDUCT
A student or prospective student may be dismissed from the school for tardiness; drunkenness or obvious signs of drug use; rude, vulgar or disruptive behavior; smoking or using tobacco products; using a cell phone while in class or in the car; or being otherwise inattentive. Students terminated for violating the rules of conduct may be readmitted at the discretion of the school director.
BEHIND-THE-WHEEL ONLY
A no-show fee of $25.00 will be charged if the school is not notified of a cancellation at least 24 hours prior to a scheduled in-car lesson. A fee of $50.00 will be charged if a student defaces or damages any school property. If gas prices exceed $4.00/gallon, an additional $5.00 fee will be added per in-car lesson.
CANCELLATION POLICY
A full refund of all money paid by the student if the student cancels the enrollment contract by midnight of the third day, other than a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday, after the date the enrollment contract is signed by the student, unless the student successfully completes the course or receives a failing grade on the course examination, or the enrollment of the student was procured as a result of a misrepresentation of advertising or promotional materials of the school or course provider; or a representation made by an owner or employee of the school or course provider.