2025 FALL SESSION - ANNOUNCED
The RHS Driver Education Program is overseen by Ms. Dena Tishim
She is reachable by phone at 631-369-6746 or by email at: denamarie.tishim@g.riverhead.net
As per the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles, the Riverhead High School Driver's Education Program will be the traditional in-person lecture and driving school-based (All Suffolk Auto), in-car driving instruction, framework for our program. We will begin registering for our Fall Session, which starts in September of 2025. Please Note: Enrollment will be limited to 32 participants. Registration and submission of required information is necessary to hold your spot. In the event, that registrations exceed the number of available spots we will prioritize enrollment by grade and transfer other registrants to our waiting list.
2025 FALL SESSION - ANNOUNCED
REGISTRATION IS OPEN FROM 8/14-8/26
Schedule for Driving
Days are Monday OR Wednesday
Session Times: 2:30-4:00 OR 4:00-5:30
Monday Classes:
Sept: 8, 15, 22, 29
Oct: 6, 20, 27
Nov: 3, 10, 17, 24
Dec: 1, 8, 15
Jan: 5, 12
Wednesday Classes:
Sept: 10, 17
Oct: 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Nov: 5, 12, 19,
Dec: 3, 10, 17
Jan: 7, 10 (Sat 8am - 11am), 14
Lecture Schedule
Monday - 2:30 - 4:00 pm OR 4:00 - 5:30 pm
Sept: 8, 15, 22, 29
Oct: 6, 20, 27
Nov: 3, 10, 17, 24
Dec: 1, 8, 15
Jan: 5, 12
First, you will complete the online registration for this course (click the above link), then we will make an appointment to meet with you to collect the following 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. Click here for the Parent Waiver.
Cash, check, or money order (non-refundable, payable to "RCSD") for the current registration fee of $795.00 ** In-Person Lecture and In-Car Instruction Included
To be considered for this program, all participants must be Riverhead High School students who 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.
(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.)
Click this link for information from the Dept. of Education and DMV regarding the new guidance on Driver & Traffic Safety Education.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR THE FALL 2025 SESSION