DRIVER EDUCATION INFORMATION PAGE

RHS DRIVER'S EDUCATION Program – 2025

An NYS Education Department-certified Driver Education course is being hosted at Riverhead High School. Upon successful completion of this course, students will receive an MV-285 (Student Certificate of Completion) which enables the student to schedule a road test with the DMV and obtain a graduated license at 17 years of age.

The course will consist of a 16-week program of mandatory live instruction and driving time.

The Fall 2025 Session will begin the week of September 7, 2025, and end the week of January 11,  2025. We will offer one lecture section, to be held on Monday's 

from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm. This will be a live, regularly scheduled lecture session. Each student will need to attend driving instruction as well. Students must select a section to enroll in. If a section reaches capacity or does not meet minimum enrollment, it may closed or be modified. We will communicate any changes with you two weeks prior to the start of the Session. 

Due to New York State regulations, NO MISSED CLASSES OR  ASSIGNMENTS ARE PERMITTED. If the student fails to hand in an assignment by the posted deadline, the student will get a zero for the assignment. If the student drops or fails to pass the course, there is no refund given and the MV-285 Certificate will be forfeited. We will not be sending out reminders each week; it is your responsibility (student AND parent) to make sure that assignments are completed and submitted by the assigned deadlines.

To be considered for this program, all participants must:

* Be Riverhead High School students that are in good standing, at least 16 years of age, and currently in possession of an NYS-issued Permit or Junior License prior to registration. Sophomores will be waitlisted for all courses this year and added in by the date of birth if an opening occurs.

NOTE: This course is not intended for students 18 years of age or older - please reach out to the Driver Education Office for additional resources if you will be turning 18 during the season or are currently 18 years of age.

Students will be prioritized by their current grade (Seniors First), Date of Birth (oldest to youngest), and date/time of online registration.

Registration: ALL REQUIREMENTS MUST BE COMPLETED & SUBMITTED BY AUGUST 26, 2025.

You will be notified of the date/time for us to collect the below items, give you your textbook and give you the required parent curriculum packet:

* A clear single-page photocopy of your child's permit

*A clear single-page photocopy of the Parent Waiver; the waiver must be signed by one parent/guardian & the student.

Cash, check or money order (nonrefundable, payable to "RCSD") for the current registration fee of $ 795.00

** Registrations will be accepted up to the date as noted above or until the session is full (whichever comes first) **