WCSD New York State-Approved Driver Education Program
WINTER/SPRING 2012
Eligibility
- This program is open to students who attend
- Students must be 16 years of age BEFORE the start of the first class and have a valid NY State Learner’s Permit (MV-100).
Course Information
- Program is 32 sessions – 16 class lectures and 16 in-car sessions with 6 hours behind the wheel. You must attend all 32 sessions to receive your certificate.
- This is a pass/fail course. You must pass the course in order to receive a course completion certificate.
- This program teaches the students proper techniques, laws and responsibilities pertaining to driving in
- Upon successful passing & full completion of the entire course, students will receive an MV-285 (Course Completion Certificate) from the district in the mail approximately 4 weeks later. This provides an 10-15% premium insurance through most insurance companies, and a Class D (senior) driver’s license at age 17 upon successfully passing the NY state road test & submitting their MV-285 to the Dept. of Motor Vehicles.
Cost
- The cost of the course is $395 payable in cash, or check made out to WCSD.
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There is also a separate $10 mandatory student workbook fee which is due at the orientation. DO NOT INCLUDE THIS IN YOUR REGISTRATION PAYMENT.
Refund Policy
If a student cannot be accommodated because classes are filled, all monies will be returned. No refunds will be given after the first business day before each section of the program begins.
Attendance
- Attendance at all lecture classes and in-car sessions is MANDATORY. Only 2 excused absences are allowed. All absences must be made up. Additional absences may carry an additional charge of $20 per student per session. More than 4 absences may be cause for the student to be dismissed from the course. Make up road hours will be made for excused absences only (illness with doctor’s note or family emergency.)
- A parent or legal guardian MUST ATTEND the Orientation with the student or the student will not be allowed to enroll in the program.
- Before registering, please consider your other time commitments that might interfere with your full participation with this program (i.e., after school activities, employment schedules and academic responsibilities.) No refunds will be given after the business day before each section of the program begins.
Registration
- Application must be completed and signed by a parent/guardian and must include payment and all information requested. Incomplete applications will not be processed.
- Please note: If student is not yet 16, but will turn 16 prior to start of 1st class you may submit the student’s application without the permit. Please put “permit pending” on line asking for permit #. You MUST send a copy of the permit to the Driver Education office once the student obtains it. Failure to do so will result in a delay of the student’s 5-hour certificate and completion certificate. The student must obtain their permit prior to the 1st class.
- Enrollment is limited and will be processed on a first-come/first-serve basis. Phone registrations will not be accepted. YOU MUST PRE-REGISTER IN PERSON OR THROUGH THE MAIL FOR THIS PROGRAM PRIOR TO ATTENDING THE ORIENTATION.
- Completed applications can be mailed to: wappingers central school district, attn: driver education, 167 myers corners rd, #200, wappingers falls, ny 12590
- Applications can also be dropped off in person at the Continuing Ed office at the above address between 9:00 am-12:30 pm. The office is located inside the Orchard View School entrance.
- Payment must be included with the application.
- Please include a copy of your learner’s permit with the application.
- DEADLINE FOR ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR WINTER/SPRING SESSION IS: Friday, January 20th.
For more information, please call the Driver Education office at 298-5000, ext 40137 or 40130 between 9:00 am-12:30 pm.
