Driver Education
About the Pittsford Driver Education Program
Registration for the Spring 2026 Driver Education Program is currently closed, Please email Tom Welsher thomas_welsher@pittsford.monroe.edu to be put on the wait list. (Summer program offerings will be available on March 15, 2026 click on the requirements tab for details).
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
Spring 2026 Driver Education Program Details.
Registration for the Spring 2026 Driver Education will be Tuesday December 2, 2025 at 6PM.
*Spots in the program are limited and based on registration.
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.
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 Classes - The program includes 24 hours of mandatory classroom instruction. Students will attend lectures in person at either MHS or SHS.
A student may miss one theory class during the course with no charge. Additional absences after that will be made up at the end of the program at rate of $25 per class. If a student misses a third class, he/she may not be eligible to receive the Certificate of Completion (MV-2850).
Theory is taught on multiple nights of the week. It may be possible to have a student join a different class, but this can only be done at the discretion of the instructor/program coordinator.
Theory Options:
**Options subject to change based on registration.
Theory Option A: Mon. 6:30 SHS (First class scheduled for Monday, January 26)
Theory Option B: Tues. 6:30 MHS (First class scheduled for Tuesday January 27)
Theory Option C: Wed. 6:30 MHS (First class scheduled for Wednesday January 28)
Driving Classes - For the behind the wheel driving portion, students must complete 24 hours of driving/observation. A student may miss and make up two driving sessions during the course. Any absence will be made up at a rate of $25 per session. If more than two driving classes are missed, we may not be able to accommodate your needs and you will not be able to receive a certificate.
Driving Options- (Classes will always start and end at either MHS Main Entrance or SHS Main Entrance)
**Options subject to change based on registration and driving instructor discretion.
Saturday Sessions: 24 spots. (First class scheduled for Saturday, January 24)
Mendon: 7:30-9AM, 9-10:30AM, 10:30-12:00AM
Sutherland: 7:30-9AM, 9-10:30AM, 10:30-12:00AM
Sunday Sessions: 24 spots. (First class scheduled for Sunday January 25)
Mendon: 7:30-9AM, 9-10:30AM, 10:30-12:00AM
Sutherland: 7:30-9AM, 9-10:30AM, 10:30-12:00AM
Monday Sessions: 8 spots (First class scheduled for Monday January 26)
Sutherland 3:30-5 PM
Tuesday Sessions: 8 spots (First class scheduled for Tuesday, January 27)
Mendon 3:30-5 PM
Mendon 3:45-5:15PM (teacher traveling in from Newark)
Wednesday Sessions: 4 spots. (First class scheduled for Wednesday, January 28)
Sutherland 3:30-5 PM
Thursday Sessions: 4 spots. (First class scheduled for Thursday, January 29)
Mendon 3:30-5:00 PM
Friday Sessions: 4 spots. (First class scheduled for Friday, January 30)
Mendon 3:30-5:00 PM
Cost: The Spring program will be offered at the standard Pittsford Driver Education Price of $600. This amount may be paid through the My School Bucks MSB or checks can be mailed to the Treasurer at 75 Barker Road Admin. Wing, Pittsford, NY 14534. Make check payments out to Pittsford Driver Education and please put your student’s name in the memo. Payment must be made by December 18, 2025 or you could lose your spot in the program
Fall 2025 (1st semester) Pittsford Driver Education Program Details
The Fall Program is currently full.
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: 8AM, 10AM
- 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.
Registration
Registration
Pittsford Driver Education will be using FamilyID for registration.
Please email thomas_welsher@pittsford.monroe.edu with questions.
Registration for Spring 2026 Driver Education(2nd semester) is Tuesday December 2, 2026 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.