WCSD New York State-Approved Driver Education Program

• This program is open to students who attend Wappingers Central School District.
• Students must be 16 years of age BEFORE the start of the first class and hold a valid NYS Learner's Permit (MV-100).

• 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 New York State. The course provides 48 hours of instruction as mandated by New York State, certified instructors, and the 5-hour NYS Pre-licensing certification.
  
  
• 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 a 10-15% premium insurance discount through most insurance companies, and a Class D (senior) driver's license at age 17 upon successfully passing the New York State road test & submitting their MV-285 to the Dept. of Motor Vehicles.

• Attendance at all lecture classes & in-car sessions is MANDATORY.
  
  
• A parent or 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 in this program (i.e., afterschool activities, employment schedules and academic responsibilities.) No refunds will be given after car assignments have been made at the orientation.

• 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 a student has not yet turned 16, but will turn 16 prior to the start of the first class, you may submit the student's application without the permit. Please put "permit pending" on the line where it asks for permit number. You MUST send a copy of the permit to the Driver Education office once the student has obtained 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 first class.
    
    
• Enrollment is limited and will be processed on a first-come/first served basis. Phone registrations will not be accepted. YOU MUST PRE-REGISTER IN PERSON OR BY 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 Road, #200, Wappingers Falls, NY 12590
  
  
• Applications can also be dropped off in person at the Driver Education office at the above address between 9:00 a.m. -12:30 p.m. up until June 29th. The office is located inside the Orchard View School entrance. After June 29th, applications are only accepted via mail.
  
  
• Payment must be included with the application.
  
  
• Please include a copy of your Learner's Permit with the application.
  
  
• DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS FOR SESSION I IS: Friday, June 15th
  
  
• DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS FOR SESSION II IS: Monday, July 16th