Classroom Policies
Classroom at The Next Street
As of September 22, 2025, the Massachusetts RMV is eliminating remote (Zoom) Driver's Education classes. More information can be found here.
Classroom Policies
Instructors reserve the right to revoke attendance for reasons including, but not limited to; tardiness, disruption, lack of participation, technical issues, leaving early, and inappropriate behavior.
1. Participation: Students must participate in the full 2-hour session. Instructors will take attendance multiple times. Active participation includes responding to questions, engaging in group activities, and completing in-class quizzes.
2. Parent/Guardian Requirement: Students under 18 must have a parent/guardian complete a 2-hour parent class. If one has been completed within the last five years, the parent class certificate must be provided. Parent Class must be completed prior to booking any driving or observation lessons.
3. Signature Requirement: All students must sign off on their attendance for each class. Parent/guardian signature is required for the Parent Class.
4. Exam Requirement: To demonstrate understanding, students must pass a 50-question final exam with a score of 80% or higher. Completion of Classes 1 through 15 is required before attempting the final exam. Students who take the exam without completing these classes will not receive credit.
5. Learning Environment: Students must contribute to a respectful and supportive learning environment for the entire class. This includes being seated upright and fully prepared to engage and take notes. Research indicates that taking notes by hand significantly improves learning and memory retention. Adhering to these expectations ensures a productive environment for everyone.
6. Attendance & Punctuality: Students must attend the entire class to receive credit. Attendance checks are conducted at the beginning, mid-session, and end of the class. Students must be actively present at all times. Attendance is tracked and recorded by The Next Street in compliance with regulations set forth by the state regulations.
7. Focus: Avoid distractions, such as checking phones or multitasking. We encourage students to stay focused, as they will need the same level of focus while driving
Additional Notes
- Bring a notebook and pen or pencil to take notes. You will not be allowed to take notes on your phone.
- Food and drinks are permitted in class. Please be respectful of others around you and clean up when you are done.
- Students attempting to join after class has started will not be able to join class and the class will have to be rescheduled. You can reschedule class in the student portal.
- Availability of makeup classes varies, and you may need to wait until a seat becomes available. We recommend attending your scheduled classes whenever possible.
