Driver Education
About the Pittsford Driver Education Program
The Pittsford Central School District offers a Driver Education Program following NYS Education Department of Traffic Safety guidelines. Please check this website for updates on the registration process. Contact the Driver Education Coordinator, Tom Welsher 267-3439 with any questions. Thank you for your patience.
The philosophy of Pittsford Central Schools Driver Education Program is to provide all current Pittsford students with a quality program which follows the NYS Education Department of Traffic Safety. The program provides a high level of customer satisfaction by providing program options, flexible schedules and responsiveness to individual student needs.
Information
Requirements
Driver Education Requirements
Fall 2025 (1st semester) Pittsford Driver Education Program Details
The Summer Program is currently full, please email thomas_welsher@pittsford.monroe.edu to be added to the waitlist; include your student's name and a contact number.
Registration for the Fall 2025 Driver Education will be Tuesday June 3, 2025 at 6PM.
*Spots in the program are limited and based on registration.
Eligibility
*Registration in classes offered is subject to the availability of qualified instructors.
Pittsford Central Schools will make every effort to accommodate all Pittsford students who have enrolled.
Students must be 16 and have a permit by the first driving class.
If involved with sports, work, vacations or ANYTHING that will interfere with the Driver Education schedule and are unable to successfully complete the program, it may be wise to postpone this course until such conflicts are resolved.
What you will need to register:
Photo of students permit/license (can be added later as long as it is in hand before the first driving session)
Family ID login information.
Program Requirements
Students are required by the State of New York to participate in a 48-hour course of instruction. This includes 24 hours of classroom instruction (theory) and 24 hours of driving and observation (in car practice).
The State will not issue the MV-285 Certification of Completion unless the 48 hours have been completed. This program teaches students proper techniques, laws, and responsibilities pertaining to driving in New York State. It also provides the mandated 5-hour NYS Pre-licensing certification. The Certificate of Completion allows a 17-year-old to obtain his/her senior license and drive at night. It also provides a certificate to your insurance company, which may provide a discount.
Students must pass the theory and driver portions of the course with a 65% or better in order to receive a course completion certificate (MV-285).
Parents/Guardians are responsible for transportation to and from driver education.
Absence Policy:
Students are required to take all theory classes and driving classes. Any absence must be made up. One make-up for theory and one make-up for driving is included in the program. Any absence beyond one will be made up at a rate of $25 per session. Failure to attend scheduled sessions could result in the student not earning the MV-285 Completion Certificate or being DROPPED from the program with NO REFUND.
Students must register for ONE theory session AND ONE driving session.
Theory options (once a week 1st semester):
- Option A: Monday. 6:30 PM Sutherland High School Room 120; First Session: 9/8-1/12
- NOTICE: We have class on 10/20.
- (No theory class on 10/13, 12/22, 12/29)
- Option B: Tuesday. 6:30 PM Mendon High School, Room TBD. First Session: 9/9-1/13
- (No theory class on 11/11, 12/23, 12/30)
- Option C: Wednesday. 6:30PM Mendon High School, Room TBD. First Session: 9/10-1/14
- (No theory class on 11/26, 12/24, 12/31)
Driving Options (once a week 1st semester):
*Classes will always start and end at either MHS Main Entrance or SHS Main Entrance
**Options subject to change based on registration.
- Monday Sessions (Start on 9/8)
- Sutherland 3:30-5:00 PM:
- No driving lesson on 10/13, 12/22, 12/29
- NOTICE: We have a driving lesson on 10/20.
- Tuesday Sessions (Start on 9/9)
- Mendon 3:30-5:00 PM
- No driving lesson on 11/11, 12/23, 12/30
- Wednesday Sessions (Start on 9/10)
- Sutherland 3:30-5:00 PM
- No driving lesson on 11/26, 12/24, 12/31
- Thursday Sessions (Start on 9/11)
- Mendon 3:30-5:00 PM
- No driving lesson on 11/27, 12/25, 1/1
- Friday Sessions (Start on 9/12)
- Mendon 3:30-5:00 PM
- No driving lesson on 11/28, 12/26, 12/2
- Saturday Sessions (Start on 9/6)
- Mendon: 8AM, 10AM
- Sutherland: 7:30-9 AM, 9-10:30 AM, 10:30-12 PM
- No driving lesson on 11/29, 12/20, 12/27
- NOTICE: We have a driving lesson on 1/3
- Sunday Sessions (Start on 9/7):
- Mendon 7:30-9 AM, 9-10:30 AM, 10:30-12 PM
- Sutherland 7:30-9 AM, 9-10:30 AM, 10:30-12 PM
- No driving lesson on 11/30, 12/21, 12/28
- NOTICE: We have a driving lesson on 1/4
Cost
- The cost of the course is $600
- Payment can be made through My School Bucks (link in the registration process) or Checks can be written to Pittsford Driver Education and sent to:
- 75 Barker Rd. East Wing. Pittsford, NY 14534; Attention: Treasurer.
Refund Policy:
Staffing is scheduled based on registration. Once a student has registered for the program there are NO REFUNDS.
If your family cannot complete the registration form in Family ID, the spot you're trying to sign up for has been filled. You must restart the form and choose an available session.
Summer 2025 Program Details
All Classes start on Tuesday July 8 and end on August 12.
Make-ups scheduled for August 13, 14, and 19.
Class location is Barker Road Middle School (75 Barker Rd).
Theory Classes -
The program includes 24 hours of instruction. Students will attend lectures (1.5 hours each) three days a week on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.
If a student misses a fourth class, he/she might not be eligible to receive the Certificate of Completion (MV-285).
Driving Classes -
For the behind the wheel driving portion, students must complete 24 hours of driving/observation with a certified driving instructor. (16 sessions at 1.5 hours each).
If a student misses a fourth class, he/she may not be eligible to receive the Certificate of Completion (MV-285).
Students are encouraged to contact the program coordinator (Tom Welsher) as soon as they know they will be absent for a scheduled driving session.
**Options subject to change based on registration.
Option 1: Back-to-Back Session 7:30AM-10:30AM (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday)
Option 2: Back-to-Back Session 9AM-12PM (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday)
Option 3: Back-to-Back Session 10:30AM-1:30PM (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday)
Option 4: Back-to-Back Session 12PM-3PM (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday)
**Option 5 is a Split Session; students have a break between theory and driving
**Option 5: Split Session Theory 12PM-1:30PM Driving 3PM-4:30PM (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday)
Absence Policy
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Students are required to take all theory classes, complete all assignments and driving classes. Any absence must be made up.
Absences in excess of three may be charged an additional fee of up to $25 per session.
Failure to attend sessions could result in the student not earning the MV-285 Certificate of Completion or being dropped for the program with NO REFUND.
Cost
- The cost of the course is $600
- Payment can be made through My School Bucks (link in the registration process) or Checks can be written to Pittsford Driver Education and sent to:
- 75 Barker Rd. East Wing. Pittsford, NY 14534; Attention: Treasurer.
- Payment must be made by May 27, 2025 or student may be dropped from the program.
Refund Policy
- Staffing is scheduled based on registration. Once a student has registered for the program there are NO REFUNDS.
- Please consider potential conflicts that may interfere with completing program requirements.
Registration
Registration
Pittsford Driver Education will be using FamilyID for registration.
Please email thomas_welsher@pittsford.monroe.edu with questions.
Registration for the Summer 2025 Program is full.
Registration for the Fall (1st semester) 2025 Program will open on Tuesday June 3, at 6PM.
If your family cannot complete the registration form in Family ID, the spot you're trying to sign up for has been filled. You must restart the form and choose an available session.
Click on the Family ID logo or the link below for registration.
Click FamilyID Registration link to register.