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JL30 Course Formats & Classroom Expectations

Course Formats

Course Format Schedule Price
In-Person Weekend 2 weekends • Sat–Sun • 9:00 AM–5:30 PM $399
Virtual Live 2-week cohort • Mon–Fri • 5:00–8:20 PM $399
Daytime Mon–Fri • 8:30 AM–3:30 PM • cohorts begin every other week $399

Attendance & Punctuality

Students must attend each scheduled JL30 session in full and arrive on time. Credit is given only for instructional time actually attended and completed. Students who arrive after instruction begins, leave early, or miss a scheduled session will not receive credit for the instructional time missed. Sage & Secure Driving Academy does not provide individual, private, or one-on-one make-up instruction. Missing required instructional time results in withdrawal from the current JL30 cohort.

JL30 Refund Policy

JL30 refunds are based on the number of days that have passed since the course start date, following the schedule for each format below. The $50 administrative fee is non-refundable and applies to every JL30 refund.

Live Virtual JL30 — 10-Day Course

Timing Refund
Days 1–2 75% of tuition paid, less the $50 administrative fee
Days 3–5 50% of tuition paid, less the $50 administrative fee
Days 6–10 No refund

In-Person Weekend JL30 — 4-Day Course

Timing Refund
Day 1 75% of tuition paid, less the $50 administrative fee
Day 2 50% of tuition paid, less the $50 administrative fee
Days 3–4 No refund

In-Person Daytime JL30 — 5-Day Course

Timing Refund
Day 1 75% of tuition paid, less the $50 administrative fee
Day 2 50% of tuition paid, less the $50 administrative fee
Days 3–5 No refund
Students withdrawn because of absence, tardiness, early departure, disruptive behavior, or failure to comply with academy policies receive the refund amount that applies at the time of withdrawal. Refund percentages are based on tuition paid and do not include non-refundable digital products, completed services, or separately purchased items.

Classroom Conduct & Progressive Discipline

Students are expected to behave respectfully and appropriately in a casual professional learning environment. Disruptive behavior that interferes with instruction, distracts other students, or prevents the instructor from maintaining an orderly learning environment is prohibited.
  • First Incident — Verbal Redirection: The instructor identifies the behavior and reminds the student of the classroom expectation.
  • Second Incident — Formal Warning: The student receives a formal warning. For a minor, the parent/guardian is notified.
  • Third Incident — Dismissal from the course: The student will be dismissed from the instructional course after the third violation.

Serious Misconduct — Immediate Dismissal

The following conduct will result in immediate removal from the session and dismissal from the program:
  • Fighting or physical aggression
  • Threats or intimidation
  • Bullying or harassment
  • Possession of a weapon
  • Possession, use, or being under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs
  • Intentional damage to academy property, vehicles, or another person’s property
  • Behavior that creates an immediate safety risk
  • Refusal to follow an instructor’s safety-related direction
Missed instructional time resulting from dismissal will not be credited. Students dismissed for serious misconduct will not receive a refund.

Attire

Students are expected to arrive dressed appropriately for a casual professional learning environment.

Electronics

Cell phones, earbuds, headphones, smartwatches, gaming devices, and other personal electronics must be silenced and put away during instructional time unless the instructor directs students to use a device for class-related purposes. Personal devices can be used during scheduled breaks. Continued unauthorized device use follows the academy’s progressive discipline process.

Food, Beverages, Lunch & Breaks

Food is permitted during scheduled meal and break periods. Students are responsible for cleaning their area before instruction resumes. Beverages are permitted in closed, spill-resistant containers. Students will receive scheduled breaks and a lunch period after JL30 instruction, ADD ‘Students may remain inside the academy or step outside on academy property during scheduled breaks and lunch. For safety and supervision, students must remain on academy property during scheduled breaks and lunch unless released to a parent/guardian. Students are expected to return to the classroom on time and ready to resume instruction. Late returns result in missed instructional time.

Virtual Live JL30 Expectations

  • Students must log in on time and remain present, visible, and engaged for the entire instructional session.
  • Cameras must remain on throughout instructional time unless the instructor gives a specific direction otherwise.
  • Students must participate from a quiet, appropriate location that allows full attention to instruction.
  • Students are prohibited from attending class while driving, riding in a moving vehicle, working, sleeping, lying in bed, shopping, exercising, or engaging in another activity that interferes with participation.
  • Earbuds or headphones are permitted only when they support participation and do not interfere with the student’s ability to respond to the instructor.
  • Students must participate in required discussions, activities, and checks for understanding.
  • Logging in without actively participating does not count as attendance.
  • Students must remain present, visible, and actively engaged throughout the virtual session. Extended periods of inactivity, leaving the camera view without approval, or leaving the session before dismissal will be treated as missed instructional time.
  • Unauthorized recording, photographing, screen recording, or distribution of virtual class content is prohibited.
  • Missed instructional time results in withdrawal from the current JL30 cohort. Sage & Secure Driving Academy does not provide private or one-on-one make-up instruction.

Behind-the-Wheel Safety, Cancellation & Refund Policies

Behind-the-Wheel Safety Acknowledgment

  • Students must follow all instructor directions and academy safety requirements.
  • Students must wear enclosed shoes, preferably sneakers or other flat, secure footwear.
  • Platform shoes, high heels, flip-flops, slides, slippers, or other footwear that interferes with safe pedal operation are prohibited.
  • Students must arrive prepared to participate safely in the scheduled lesson.
  • A student who appears impaired, excessively fatigued, ill, or otherwise unable to drive safely will not participate in the lesson.
  • Fighting, threats, horseplay, intentional distraction, refusal to follow safety instructions, or conduct that creates a safety risk will result in immediate termination of the lesson.
  • A lesson ended early at the student’s request is considered used and is non-refundable and non-creditable.

Cancellation / Rescheduling

Cancellations or rescheduling requests made 24 hours or less before the scheduled lesson are subject to a $50 cancellation/rescheduling fee. Cancellations made less than 1 hour before the lesson or a no-show result in full forfeiture of the scheduled lesson. The lesson cannot be rescheduled, credited, transferred, or refunded.

Pickup Wait Time

The instructor will wait up to 15 minutes at the scheduled pickup location and will make reasonable attempts to contact the student or parent/guardian. After 15 minutes, the instructor will leave and the lesson will be classified as a no-show and forfeited in full.

Refunds

Refund requests for Behind-the-Wheel services must be made within 30 days of purchase and are available only before the student begins any driving lesson. Approved BTW refunds are subject to a 20% administrative reduction and the standard $50 administrative fee. After 30 days from the date of purchase, no BTW refund will be issued. Once the student begins Behind-the-Wheel instruction, all BTW fees are non-refundable.

Transfer / Conversion of Driving Hours

Purchased BTW hours cannot be converted, transferred, or applied toward another Sage & Secure Driving Academy service, package, promotion, or future offering. This includes Road Test Prep, Mock Road Test Workshop, DMV Concierge Premium, or any other current or future service offered by Sage & Secure Driving Academy.

Expiration

All purchased BTW hours must be completed within 180 days of registration or purchase. Unused hours remaining after 180 days are forfeited and non-refundable. Continued instruction requires a new registration at the current published rate.

Academy-Initiated Cancellation

When Sage & Secure Driving Academy cancels a lesson because of instructor availability, vehicle issues, unsafe weather, or another academy-related circumstance, the lesson will be rescheduled without penalty to the student.

Road Test Service Descriptions

Road Test Prep — $95

A 1-hour refresher for a driver who is essentially ready for the DDS road test and plans to go to the DMV with a parent, guardian, or another driver.

Mock Road Test Workshop — $145

  • 1-hour workshop
  • PowerPoint presentation includes discussion of road test expectations, common mistakes, test-day procedures, and preparation tips
  • 45-minute simulated Mock Road Test
  • Written Assessment Report outlining strengths, areas for improvement, and recommended next steps

DMV Concierge Premium — $399

  • Pickup and drop-off
  • 45-minute Road Test Prep refresher
  • Transportation to the DMV
  • Assistance with paperwork and check-in
  • Use of a Sage & Secure Driving Academy vehicle for the road test
  • 4 status updates provided throughout the process

Driver Safety Media Acknowledgment

The student and parent/guardian acknowledge that driver education instruction can include photographs, videos, simulations, news footage, or other educational media depicting motor vehicle collisions, crash scenes, injuries, vehicle damage, and the consequences of unsafe driving behavior. These materials are used for educational purposes to reinforce safe driving practices, risk awareness, decision-making, and the potential consequences of unsafe driving.
  • ☐ I acknowledge and authorize my student to view driver-safety educational media used as part of the JL30 course.
Parent/Guardian Signature: ______________________________________ Date: __________________

Photo / Video Release Authorization

I authorize Sage & Secure Driving Academy, LLC to photograph, videotape, and/or record the student named below during classroom instruction, Behind-the-Wheel lessons, workshops, events, or other academy-related activities. These photographs, videos, recordings, and the student’s likeness and voice can be used for Sage & Secure Driving Academy’s lawful advertising, marketing, educational, and promotional purposes, including the academy website, social media, digital advertisements, flyers and brochures, printed marketing materials, promotional campaigns, and other current or future academy marketing materials. No compensation will be provided for the use of approved photographs, videos, recordings, likeness, or voice. Sage & Secure Driving Academy can crop, edit, reproduce, publish, display, and distribute approved materials for lawful business and promotional purposes. This authorization remains in effect until revoked in writing. Written revocation applies only to future use and does not require removal of materials that were already printed, published, posted, distributed, or placed into an active marketing campaign before the academy received the written revocation. Student Name: ______________________________________ Date of Birth: ______________________________________
  • ☐ YES, I authorize Sage & Secure Driving Academy to photograph, videotape, and/or record the student and use the approved materials for advertising, marketing, educational, and promotional purposes.
  • ☐ NO, I do not authorize Sage & Secure Driving Academy to photograph, videotape, and/or record the student for advertising, marketing, educational, or promotional purposes.
Parent/Guardian Name (student under 18): ______________________________________ Parent/Guardian Signature: ______________________________________ Date: __________________ Adult Student Signature (student 18 or older): ______________________________________ Date: __________________

Emergency Contact & Medical Authorization

Student Name: ______________________________________ Date of Birth: ______________________________________ Parent/Guardian Name: ______________________________________ Primary Phone: ______________________________________ Alternate Phone: ______________________________________ Emergency Contact Name: ______________________________________ Relationship: ______________________________________ Emergency Contact Phone: ______________________________________ Relevant allergies, medical conditions, or emergency information the academy should know: ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ Emergency Medical Authorization: I authorize Sage & Secure Driving Academy staff to obtain emergency medical assistance for the student when immediate care is necessary and the parent/guardian or emergency contact cannot be reached. Parent/Guardian or Adult Student Signature: ______________________________________ Date: __________________

Pickup/Drop-off Authorization

Student Name: ______________________________________ Approved Primary Pickup Address: ____________________________________________________________ Approved Primary Drop-Off Address: __________________________________________________________ Alternate Authorized Pickup/Drop-Off Location(s): _____________________________________________ For students under 18, the parent/guardian authorizes Sage & Secure Driving Academy to transport the student for scheduled Behind-the-Wheel instruction and related purchased services. The student must be ready at the scheduled pickup time. The instructor will wait up to 15 minutes and will make reasonable attempts to contact the student or parent/guardian. After 15 minutes, the instructor will leave and the lesson will be classified as a no-show and forfeited in full. Parent/Guardian Name: ______________________________________ Signature: ______________________________________ Date: __________________

Student / Parent Policy Acknowledgment

By signing below, the student and parent/guardian acknowledge that they have received, read, understand, and agree to comply with Sage & Secure Driving Academy policies and procedures. These policies include attendance and punctuality requirements; missed instructional time and withdrawal from the current cohort; classroom conduct and progressive discipline; serious misconduct and immediate dismissal; casual professional attire expectations; electronic device rules; food, beverage, lunch and break expectations; Virtual Live JL30 participation requirements; Behind-the-Wheel safety and footwear requirements; BTW cancellation, rescheduling, no-show, and forfeiture policies; JL30 refund policy; the standard $50 administrative/cancellation/rescheduling fee; non-transferability and non-conversion of BTW hours; course completion and expiration requirements; and photo/video authorization selections when applicable. The student and parent/guardian understand that failure to comply with academy policies will result in the consequences stated in those policies. The student and parent/guardian understand that enrollment does not guarantee course completion. Course completion requires satisfaction of all attendance, instructional, academic, conduct, and payment requirements. Student Name: ______________________________________ Student Signature: ______________________________________ Date: __________________ Parent/Guardian Name (for minors): ______________________________________ Parent/Guardian Signature: ______________________________________ Date: __________________ Adult Student Name (if applicable): ______________________________________ Adult Student Signature: ______________________________________ Date: __________________

Website Add-On Language

Zutobi Learner’s Permit Prep & Parent Guide Add-on — $49 This add-on can be offered with JL30 standalone, JL30/BTW bundles, or BTW-only services without creating separate duplicate package listings.