Driver Education is an integral part of the Graduated Licensing Process and required in North Carolina for a student to obtain a learner’s permit or driver’s license before the age of 18. The driver education program at Topsail High School is administered through Pender County Schools, and the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.

The Drivers Education Program at Topsail seeks to offer a quality driver education program to every student. We offer multiple courses throughout the year and in various formats in an effort to ensure access for all students. The Drivers Education program at Topsail is open to any student at THS, as well as students that are home schooled or attend local private or charter schools in Pender County.

We have 7 certified Drivers Ed Instructors to ensure that we are able to meet the needs of students at Topsail High School.

Once the students have completed the class, they will then be contacted by a driving instructor for the Behind-the-Wheel portion of Driver’s Ed. Determination of who drives when is based on the student’s age, with older students driving first.

Pre-Registration

Use the google form below to pre-register your child for drivers ed. Pre-Registration is required to be able to register for one of our drivers education courses. Parents can pre-register their child before they turn 14 1/2, however, you are required to be 14 years and 6 months old by the first day of class to actually register for a class.

Drivers Ed - Curriculum Night Meeting

To actually register for a class, students must be 14 years and 6 Months on the first day of class.

Completing this pre-registration form does not guarantee a place in the next class.

Upcoming Classes

UPCOMING CLASSES:

Upcoming Classes: Attendance at all class meetings is MANDATORY.

Upcoming 2020-2021 Classes will be announced soon. Please preregister to receive updated through email.

Site Coordinator

Jamie Rochelle

Please email Coach Rochelle with any questions concerning our registration process, upcoming courses, or general driver's education questions.