General Information

REQUIREMENTS

Studens must have their permits by the start of the session. No exceptions.

COURSE MATERIALS

Textbook: All students must have a textbook as soon as possible. The textbook is “How to Drive” The Beginning Driver’s Manual published by AAA. 14th edition. They may be purchased for $25. We will also may use a number of brochures published by AAA.

CLASS STRUCTURE

Each class consists of the following:

1.5 hour classroom instruction
1.5 hour on the road driving instruction

ATTENDANCE POLICY

Attendance: Perfect attendance is necessary to meet NY State requirements for certification.

DRIVING CLASSES (ON THE ROAD INSTRUCTION

Driving classes are extremely difficult to make up. Always speak with your Driving and Lecture Teacher first if an absence is necessary and must occur. If an absence is due to serious illness, we will do our best to assist you. ALL CLASSES MUST BE MADE UP. There may be an extra fee charged if necessary to cover the cost of a driving class if it needs to be made up.

EMERGENCIES

Emergencies: Call the school during school hours at (631)271-2020. In the case of bad weather, you may also call (631)421-9190 for a recorded message. Call before you come to St

Anthony’s for the most updated information If St. Anthony’s is closed Driver Ed. is cancelled. This information may also be obtained from local news sources.

PARENT PRACTICE

Parents, please remember that practicing with your child is a very important part of this program so that proper driving skills can fully develop.

The easiest way to contact us is by email at driveed@stanthonyshs.org

SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION AND CERTIFICATE MV-278

Upon successful completion of the course, students will receive (in the mail) their MV-278 certificate no earlier than two weeks AFTER the last date of the course.

We hope that you have a pleasant term and a valuable learning experience.