Drivers Ed Overview

Summer 2025 Driver’s Ed

Registrations Opens Wednesday June 11 at 9:00am

https://portwashington.revtrak.net/

There is a limited number of spots and registration is a first come basis. Parents must register students for both classes: A Theory and a Driving Car Class.

The Summer semester of Driver Education is scheduled to begin on July 7, 2025, and conclude on July 31, 2025. 

This 16-week program includes 24 hours of classroom instruction AND 24 hours of driving instruction, with each student spending 6 hours behind the wheel. Additional driving practice outside of class is required by New York State.

Students must be 16 years of age with a valid New York State learners permit by the first day of class (both class and driving instruction).  Please contact me if you do not have a permit before the registration. 

Tuition is $775, $875 for non-residents. Withdrawal before the start of the semester, will receive a refund minus a $20 processing fee. After the start of the semester, there will be no refunds.  Scholarships are available for students enrolled in the free or reduced lunch program. 

Attendance at all classes is mandatory. If attendance requirements are not fulfilled, a student will not be issued a certificate of completion and will not receive a refund. 

In-car driving lessons will be provided by Bell Auto Driving School. Each car will have four students per session.

Students who successfully complete the requirement for this non-credit course will receive a Student Certificate of Completion (MV285), which includes an insurance premium reduction certificate. After receiving the MV-285 and passing the road test students will then receive a class D license at 17.

Please contact Maria Laoutas (Admin. Bldg.) 516-767-5023 or [email protected] if you have any questions.