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General Course Information
- Classes are offered before school from 6:20-7:05 as well as after school.
- HS East after school sessions are at 2:05 and 3:35.
- HS West after school session are at 3:00 and 4:30. There is no late bus for students who are in the 4:30 classes.
- Fall sessions start in mid September.
- Spring sessions start early February.
- Summer sessions start late June.
- Registration starts about 1 month prior to the course start date.
- All registration information will be posted on the high school website as well as here on the "Doc and Downloads" page.
NYS Driver & Traffic Education Overview
Driver & Traffic Safety Education in New York State schools is a course implemented via a joint partnership between the New York State Education Department (NYSED), and the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). The Driver Education course is intended to educate students (age 16 or older) on appropriate driving skills and habits as well as playing a responsible role in the highway transportation/safety system. Course highlights include 24 hours of classroom instruction and 24 hours of behind the wheel training and observation. Students who satisfactorily complete the course are eligible to receive the MV-285: Student Certificate of Completion.
The MV-285 Student Certificate of Completion allows:
The MV-285 Student Certificate of Completion allows:
- A NYS Junior Permit holder to schedule a road test,
- Young drivers a possible reduction in automobile insurance cost (participation is dependent upon insurance provider participation)
- A 17 year old to receive a senior license (MV-285 form must be submitted to the local DMV to attain this benefit).
Students need to complete both parts of the program to receive their MV285.