Office of Driver Education 

DRIVER EDUCATION – 2026/2027

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 2026.  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.

For information on alternate Driver Education Courses and private one-on-one driving lesson information - click here

REGISTRATION INFORMATION:

2026 FALL SESSION 

REGISTRATION IS OPEN 7/27 - 8/14

ONCE NOTIFIED OF ACCEPTANCE TO THE PROGRAM, ALL REQUIREMENTS MUST BE COMPLETED & SUBMITTED BY AUGUST 21, 2026.

LINK FOR ONLINE REGISTRATION

Driving Schedule

Tuesday OR Thursday

Session Times: 2:30 pm- 4:00 pm, 4:00 pm- 5:30 pm, 

                              TUESDAY                                   THURSDAY

SEPT:                   8, 15, 22, 29                                     10, 17, 24 

   OCT:                     6, 13, 20, 27                               1, 8, 15, 22, 29

NOV:                     3, 10, 17                                             5, 12, 19

DEC:                     1, 8                                                           3, 10

JAN:                     5, 12, 19                                             7, 14, 21

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Lecture Schedule

Wednesday (unless otherwise noted) 

Session Time: 2:15 pm - 3:45 pm

                                                                   SEPT:         3 (Thursday), 9, 16, 23, 30                                 

                                                                   OCT:           7, 14, 21, 28                                   

                                                                   NOV:           4, 18                                            

                                                                   DEC:           2, 9                                                         

                                                                   JAN:            6, 13, 20     

                                               One make-up date for driving and lecture: TBD if needed                                     

First, you will complete the online registration for this course (click the above link). Please make an appointment to meet with us by August 21st to collect the following items and give you the required parent curriculum packet:

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

2. 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. 

3. 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

4. Sign up for Parent and Student Square. This is how we will be communicating important information about the class. Please make sure you have your notifications turned on.  

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.