Drivers Education

*Last class date is May 4.
Description: The state of Minnesota requires 30 hours of classroom instruction (and paid enrollment in a 6 hour behind the wheel program) in order to obtain a blue card that enables a student to take the written test necessary to obtain a driver's permit. This class will meet those necessary requirements including practice testing. 15 weeks x 2 hours = 30 hrs. Should a student need to make up a missed class, they are free to do so at no additional charge at SDS' business location: one block north of 62 on Portland. Classes are offered every day except Friday and Sunday so a student may make up the missed class at any time that's convenient. Once they have completed this portion of their driver's education, students may either continue the behind-the-wheel lessons with Bart (for $245.00) or purchase them from another driving instruction company.

Tutor: Jeff "Bart" Bartels
Length: One semester (15 weeks. Last class period is May 4.)
Level: ages 14.5 - 18 years old
Prerequisite: None
Homework: minimal
Text Requirement: none
Class Tuition: See the registration form for current prices. Tuition for this course covers the cost of supplies and the extra class time.
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Public Speaking for Junior High

Description: This class will include a thorough concentration on public speaking with an emphasis on content and delivery. Its objectives include expanding speaking and listening skills, increasing poise and confidence, enhancing thinking and critical analysis, and developing the organization of various speech outlines into polished finished products. Each class period will include both impromptu and prepared speaking along with discussion of speaking skills, fun speaking exercises, and activities geared towards training students grow in their communication abilities. All students are welcome. We will do our best to bring you up to the next level in your speaking skills.

Tutor: Rachel Boyd
Length: One semester
Level: 7th - 9th grade
Prerequisite: None
Homework: a concentrated 30 minutes daily
Class Tuition: See the registration form for current prices. Tuition will cover the cost of supplies
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Public Speaking for High School

Description: A thorough concentration of public speaking with emphasis on content. Its objectives include expanding speaking and listening skills, increasing poise and confidence, enhancing thinking and critical analysis, and developing the organization of various speech outlines into polished finished products. Each class period will include both impromptu and prepared speaking along with discussion of great speeches past and present.

Tutor: Carol Glassel
Length: One semester
Level: 9th - 12th grade
Prerequisite: None
Homework: a concentrated 30 minutes daily
Class Tuition: See the registration form for current prices. Tuition will cover the cost of supplies
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