In order for a student to take Driver Education in JCPS, the student and a parent or guardian must attend a mandatory parent/student meeting before the class begins. The parent/student meeting for CHHS will be held virtually through a Google Meet. See specifics below under the information for the class session you want to attend.
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DRIVER EDUCATION IS CONSIDERED AN AFTER-SCHOOL ACTIVITY.
IF ALL AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES ARE CANCELLED, THIS INCLUDES DRIVER EDUCATION.
PLEASE NOTE: A student cannot take a Driver Education class until he/she turns 14 years and 6 months old. Only high school students may take Driver Education, unless the student takes the class in the summer before going into ninth grade. Students should take their Driver Education course at their own school or at the school in their attendance area.
All participation in Driver Education is voluntary.
CHHS Driver Education
Corinth Holders High School is committed to preparing students for all aspects of driving, including making good decisions, dealing with peer pressure, and understanding the laws that govern driving.
Driver Education consists of 33 hours of classroom work, a minimum of 6 behind the wheel hours of instruction, and a four hour defensive driving class (Alive at 25). "Alive at 25" is a national course developed for teenage drivers.
Student Eligibility Requirements for Driver Education:
Must be at least 14 1/2 years old but no older than 17 years old.
Must be a high school student. Middle school students cannot take Driver Education with their local high school.
Must be in good standing with grades, attendance, and behavior in school.
Must attend a mandatory parent/student meeting via Google Meet.
The cost of the class is $90.00. Payment is due on the first day of class.
October 2025 Driver Education Session
Required virtual parent/student meeting on Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at 6:00 P.M. The link to the meeting will appear at the very top of this web page by 3:00 PM on the day of the meeting (9/23/25). It will be a Google Meet.
There are no more slots available for the October class.
October Class Days: Sept. 30, October 1, 2, 6, 7, 8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16 - a total of 11 days
Daily Class Time: 2:20 PM to 5:30 PM
NO ABSENCES ALLOWED. Students must attend all 11 class days. If the student cannot commit to all 11 days of class, then he/she should wait for a different session.
Alive@25 is included in the 11 days. It will be taught on October 16, 2025.
Sign-ups will close when the 100-students capacity has been reached.
Students must be at least 14 years and 6 months old by the first day of class.
Questions? Email Coach Randy Pinkowski at: randolphpinkowski@johnston.k12.nc.us
December 2025 Driver Education Session
Required virtual parent/student meeting on Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 6:00 P.M. The link to the meeting will appear at the very top of this web page by 3:00 PM on the day of the meeting (11/18/25). It will be a Google Meet.
December Class Days: December 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 15 - a total of 11 days
Daily Class Time: 2:20 PM to 5:30 PM
NO ABSENCES ALLOWED. Students must attend all 11 class days. If the student cannot commit to all 11 days of class, then he/she should wait for a different session.
Alive@25 is included in the 11 days. It will be taught on December 15, 2025.
Sign-ups will close when the 100-students capacity has been reached.
Students must be at least 14 years and 6 months old by the first day of class.
Questions? Email Coach Randy Pinkowski at: randolphpinkowski@johnston.k12.nc.us
Click HERE to sign up for the December class.
Frequently Asked Questions About Driver Education Class at CHHS
Frequently Asked Questions About Driver Education Class at CHHS
Please email Coach Randy Pinkowski at <corinthdriversed@johnston.k12.nc.us> if you don't see the answer to your question in the Frequently Asked Questions section.
1. When will the next Driver Education classes be offered?
There will be two separate sessions of Driver Education taught in the fall of 2025, in October and in December. Pre-registration for the fall courses is linked above. Please note that all classes will be in-person classes. We will only take 100 students per session of Driver Education. There will also be sessions in the spring of 2026. Those sign-ups will not be posted until January.
2. How do I get signed up for a class of Driver Education?
There will be a pre-registration sign-up link on this web page. The link will be closed when the class is full at 100 students.
3. If the student pre-registers for a class, does that mean he/she is in the class automatically? Will the student or parent receive an email after pre-registration?
NO. After the student is pre-registered for the class, the next step will be attendance at the mandatory parent/student meeting. If the student was able to fill out the Google form to pre-register, then the student's spot is held until the night of the parent/student meeting. Any student who does not attend the required meeting will lose his/her spot in the class for which he/she pre-registered. PLEASE PUT THE DATE OF THE PARENT/STUDENT MEETING ON YOUR CALENDARS!
4. When will I pay?
Payment of $90 is due on the first day of the DE class that your child enrolls in. Do not pay before attending the required parents' meeting. Information will be shared about payments during the required parent meeting.
5. Is the parent/student meeting mandatory?
Yes! Unless the student and a parent/guardian attend the virtual parent meeting on the scheduled day (see info at top) at 6:00 P.M., the student will not be allowed to take the class. There is a good deal of information that both student and parent must know before beginning the Driver Education class. The link to join the virtual parent meeting will be at the very top of this web page on the day of the meeting, by mid-afternoon.
6. How many days and hours is the Driver Education course?
Johnston County Public Schools requires 33 hours of Driver Education, 6 hours of behind-the-wheel training, and a 4-hour "Alive@25" course in order for a student to obtain a Certificate of Completion. The actual driving takes place after the student completes the coursework. All the details will be discussed at the required parent/student meeting.
The cost of a Driver Education class (including Alive@25) is $90 (cash, check, or money order payable to "CHHS.") Other logistics and pertinent information for each class will be covered with parents and students at the parent/student meeting.
Upcoming "ALIVE@25" Dates
Upcoming "ALIVE@25" Dates
The fall semester Alive@25 classes are scheduled for October 16 and December 15.
If you want to sign up for an Alive@25, please send an email to Coach Pinkowski at: <randolphpinkowski@johnston.k12.nc.us>
The cost of the Alive@25 course is $25. Cash, checks (payable to CHHS), or money orders are accepted.
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