This class will start out with distance learning classes but may have in-person classes as well. You MUST have an NL-S school email and internet access/capabilities with both audio and video (Zoom/Google Classroom) to attend the class. You should plan on attending all hours whether in person or via Zoom/Google Classroom.
Registration Deadline October 13, 2020 at 9am
Attendance on ALL days for the entire time is mandatory to receive your blue cards.
Registration will be open to those who are 14 1/2 years old by October 14th
Wednesday October 14th – 8am- 12Noon
Thursday October 15th -- 8am-12Noon
Friday October 16th -- 8am-12Noon
Saturday October 17th -- 8am-12Noon
Saturday October 24th – 8am-11am and 12pm-3pm
Saturday October 31st – 8am-12pm
Thursday November 5th – 7-9pm
Tuesday November 10th -- 7-9pm
** Please note schedule may be subject to change to in person/zoom/Google classroom based on registrations
If you are soon to be 15 years of age or older and needing to meet the requirements from the State of Minnesota for classroom instruction before taking your permit test this class is for you. The State of Minnesota requires that you successfully complete this mandatory class and be registered for a Behind the Wheel Training Instruction in order to obtain your blue card making you eligible to take your permit test at your local DMV office when you reach the minimum age of 15. Attendance on ALL days for the entire time is mandatory to receive your blue cards. Before signing up for a session make sure your calendar is clear to attend all sessions for their entire length. We encourage students to take the class within six months or less of their 15th birthday. Priority will be given to those students who are within 6 months of their birthday. (Any changes to attending a session once registered will be charged $20 and any cancellations once registered will be charged a $40 cancellation fee – so please plan ahead) Once you have completed the course, reached a minimum of age 15 and passed your permit test you have to drive with parent or guardian for a minimum of 50 hours over a period of no less than 6 months and keep a driving log (15 hours of night driving), complete a six hour Behind the Wheel course and reach age 16 before taking your driver’s test for licensure. Class Fee includes a $20 non-refundable registration fee towards your Behind the Wheel Training and your Behind the Wheel Training will be $230.00 due at time that training starts. (Closer to your 16th birthday) Note: This class is split up between a variety of dates and times to try to accommodate most students to not miss other activities. Parent Classroom Portion: Parents attend a 1 1/2 hour classroom to learn more about the parents role in teen driving, tips on teaching your teen to be a better driver, new Minnesota laws and safety information. Parents attendance at class will reduce the minimum number of mandatory logged driving hours to 40 hours over a period of not less than 6 months. Parent will receive a certificate for completing the class. If your child misses any time during the session they are registered for you may be subject to a rescheduling fee up to $50
If your child misses any time during the session they are registered for you may be subject to a losing your entire class fee. Cancellations less than 7 days in advance may result in the total fee being forfeited. If you know of any conflicts for your child and they won't be able to attend please contact the Community Ed Office as soon as possible at 320-354-1406.
COVID-19 Response -- Staying Healthy & Connected -- Click here for more information on Community Ed guidelines and click here for Assumption of Risk Waiver
Our next Parent Class Time & Date -- TBD If parent attends the class your child's mandatory logged driving hours are reduced from 50 hours to 40 hours(15 hours must still be night driving).
