As of October 1st, 2026, DEC Forms (Driver's Eligibility Certificates) will no longer be needed in order to take the NC Permit Test
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***The next Driver's Ed Signup will be for the Spring 2027 Classes in Mid to Late January 2027
***The next Driver's Ed Signup will be for the Spring 2027 Classes in Mid to Late January 2027
Fall Classes 2026
All Fall Classes and the Waitlists for the Fall 2026 classes are full
Fall Class Offerings:
Isaac Bear Class (4:45-6:45pm Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday at Isaac Bear EC):
October
19, 20, 22, 26, 27, 29
November
2, 3, 5, 9, 10, 12, 16, 17, 19 Makeup day on the 23rd
Hoggard PM Class (3:45pm-5:45pm Mon-Thurs in Health Room):
September
14, 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24, 28, 29, 30
October
1, 5,6,7, Makeup day on the 8th
Hoggard AM Class (6:30-8:00am Mon-Fri in Health Room):
September
14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 28, 29,
October
1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12 Makeup day on the 13th
Fall Driver's Education Information
Please read material in full!
Students must be 14.5 years of age by the beginning of classes to register for the Fall session.
Only sign up if you can commit 100%. Failure to do so results in forfeit of class and loss of payment.
Make sure to sign up for what you want, you will not be able to change classes once you submit the form.
Driver's Education
Driver's Education
REQUESTING DECs
REQUESTING DECs
As of October 1st, 2026, DEC Forms (Driver's Eligibility Certificates) will no longer be needed in order to take the NC Permit Test
GENERAL INFORMATION
GENERAL INFORMATION
Make sure you bring your child's birth certificate to the parent meeting. Thanks!
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INFORMATION ON UPCOMING DRIVER'S EDUCATION
Fall 2026 Class offerings will be posted in mid August
Please have the following information ready IN THIS ORDER so that you are able to input your information faster. Please also PROOFREAD your submission so that there are less complications. The emails you put in will be the emails used to reach out to you.
1. Student FIRST Name (as on birth certificate).
2. Student LAST name (as on birth certificate).
3. Student ID number.
4. Student Date of Birth.
5. Grade Level for 26/27 school year.
6. NAME OF SCHOOL STUDENT CURRENTLY ATTENDS.
7. Parent/Guardian FULL name.
8. Current home address & ZIP Code.
9. Parent phone number.
10. Student phone number.
12. Parent Email .
12. Student email.
If you are registering for your child, make sure that you have their information correct. If your child is registering, make sure they have your correct information.
****The Parent Meeting is required for successful registrants. Bring child's birth certificate and a blue or black ink pen. Students are not required to attend this meeting- seating will be limited.
PAYMENT: PLEASE READ:
PAYMENT LINK WILL NOT BE SENT UNTIL AFTER REGISTRATION.
Payment of $65 + $3 convenience fee ($68 total) dollars is to be made using the SchoolCashOnline link. This link will be sent to successful registrants via Email.
If payment is not received, student will forfeit their place. If you are a successful registrant from Glow or Hope Academy, you may also use the link sent via email.
Eye Exam (required to complete BTW portion of Driver's Ed) will be held at Hoggard during scheduled class time. More information will be made available to students at a later date during class. Vision Screening is required for students to have the opportunity to drive. Vision Screening is only offered once on-site per each session.
If you have any questions, please contact Erik Wangenstein
erik.wangenstein@nhcs.net
My office hours are from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM. I may reach out to you after hours, but that is not the expectation.
Hoggard Driver's Ed Staff:
Caroline Newman Straughn: Caroline.Straughn@nhcs.net John T. Hoggard High School 910-350-2072
Erik Wangenstein: Erik.Wangenstein@nhcs.net John T Hoggard High School 910-350-2072
Chris Walters: Chris.Walters@nhcs.net Masonboro Elementary School 910-790-2362
Craig Waddell: Craig.Waddell@nhcs.net John T. Hoggard HS Retiree (contact via email)
Glen Tew: Bobby.Tew@nhcs.net Eaton Elementary 910-397-1544 (#117)
Ben Spencer: Benjamin.Spencer@nhcs.net John T. Hoggard High School 910-350-2072
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