Training Spring 2025 DE T. Welsher
**Changes may be made based on NYSDTSE requirements or restrictions. **
Eligibility
Registration in classes offered is subject to the availability of qualified instructors. Pittsford Central Schools will make every effort to accommodate all current Pittsford students who have enrolled. Students must be 16, current Pittsford students and have a permit by the first driving class. Please be aware that you should schedule an appointment to take your Learner's Permit as soon as possible, if you haven't already done so.
Please make your decision when signing up for a Winter/Spring/Summer Semester program that fits your schedule. If you are involved with sports, work, vacations or a school play that will interfere with your Driver Education schedule, it may be wise to postpone this course until such conflicts are resolved.
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 should 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-2850).
Absence Policy
Students are required to take all theory classes, complete all assignments and driving classes. All absences must be made up. Failure to attend sessions will result in the student not earning the MV-285 Completion Certificate of Completion or being dropped for the program with NO REFUND.
Theory Classes - The program includes 24 hours of instruction. Students will attend lectures in person at either MHS or SHS.
One make-up theory class is built in and scheduled at the end of the program. Additional absences after that will be made up at a 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).
Students are encouraged to contact the program coordinator and their instructor as soon as they know they will be absent for a scheduled theory class. Theory is taught on multiple nights of the week. It may be possible to have a student attend 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.
Option A: Mon. 7:00 SHS LGI (First class scheduled for Monday, January 22)
Option B: Tues. 5:00 MHS room 110B (First class scheduled for Tuesday January 23)
Option C: Tues. 7:00 MHS room 110B (First class scheduled for Tuesday January 23)
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. Students are encouraged to contact the program coordinator as soon as they know they will be absent for a scheduled driving class. 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.
Monday Sessions: 4 spots (First class scheduled for Monday January 29)
Sutherland 3:30-5 PM
Tuesday Sessions: 8 spots (First class scheduled for Tuesday, January 30)
Mendon 3:30-5 PM
Wednesday Sessions: 8 spots. (First class scheduled for Wednesday, January 31)
Sutherland 3:30-5 PM
Thursday Sessions: 8 spots. (First class scheduled for Thursday, February 1)
Mendon 3:30-5:00 PM
Saturday Sessions: 24 spots. (First class scheduled for Saturday, January 27)
Mendon: 7-8:30, 8:30-10, 10-11:30.
Sutherland 7-8:30, 8:30-10, 10-11:30
Sunday Sessions: 24 spots. (First class scheduled for Sunday January 28)
Mendon 7:30-9, 9-10:30, 10:30-12:00
Sutherland 7:30-9, 9-10:30, 10:30-12:00
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 28, 2023 or you could lose your spot in the program.