Driver Education
CHAPEL HILL - CARRBORO
Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools offers Driver Education classes to high school students through a private contractor; Jordan Driving School of the Carolinas (JDSC).
Driver Education is considered an after-school activity at the end of the school day.
On this page you will find information for;
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I. Information for Newly Implemented CHCCS Driver Ed Fee & How to Pay
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II. NC Drivers Education Requirements
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III. Things to Consider Before Registering
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IV. 2024 CHCCS Fall Semester Classes
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I. Drivers Education Fee & How to Pay:
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2024 - CHCCS has implemented a fee to take Driver Education. There is a fee of $65.00 which must be paid prior to the first day of class.
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The CHCCS Driver Education webpage has information and will be updated with the link to make the $65.00 payment. There will be a processing fee that will be listed on the CHCCS Payment Portal. You will be notified when the link is available for payment.
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II. NC Drivers Education Requirements:
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1. Students must be 14.5 years old MINIMUM by the first day of class - No Exceptions
2. Students must attend and complete the 30-hr. classroom instruction.
-Attendance is Mandatory-
3. Students must complete the required DMV medical/vision screening offered by DMV Certified JDSC staff before they can be scheduled to drive.
- Students & Parents will be provided the schedule of our upcoming Vision Screenings during class meetings; Screenings will also be listed below as we are able to schedule them.
4. Students must complete the 6-hrs. of BTW (behind the wheel) Driving Instruction
5. Obtain the NC Driver Eligibility Form* from the school the student attends
6. Once the student completes the required 30-hour classroom portion, they are required to complete 6-hours of Behind the Wheel (BTW) driving.
- Students will automatically be added to the driving log. Assignments for driving will be oldest to youngest, class by class and could take 3-4 months.
III. Things to Consider:
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Age/Grade: It is recommended for upperclassmen and students 16-18 yrs old to take earlier classes, as this will put them driving sooner rather than later. If you are a Senior, or first semester graduate please let us know. Once a student graduates in January we will be unable to complete the driving sessions.
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If you turn 18 - You will not be assigned for the driving sessions until you receive the NC Permit. We will go over how to prepare for going to the DMV with you during your class. You have a limited time to get your permit. Speak to your class instructor.
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All CHCCS classes will remain Online
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Some Classes will be held on Teacher Work Days
If necessary, adjustments to the class schedule may be made by the Class Instructor.
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Confirm your student's activity schedule NOW to avoid conflicts, attendance of the class is mandatory
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IV. 2024 CHCCS Fall Semester Classes;
If you have any questions or concerns about the program please see your school’s Driver Education Coordinator can assist with most questions.
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JDSC - CHCCS Coordinator - Ms. Barbara Garmon
919.727.1072
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JDSC Main Office - 252-244-1220
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REGISTRATION LINKS WILL BE ADDED AT THE TIME THEY ARE SCHEDULED TO OPEN
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Carrboro & East Chapel Hill Schools;
Registration is Currently Available
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​Chapel Hill High School
Mr. Terrill Bell; DE Coordinator- 919-929-2106 : terill.bell@chccs.k12.nc.us
September 24th-October 14th - REGISTRATION IS CLOSED // CLASS IS FULL
Sept. 24th, 25th, 26th, Oct. 1st, 2nd, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th & 14th
Class time: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
DMV Vision Screening: Oct. 3rd @ TBD
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December 2nd-18th - REGISTRATION WILL OPEN 11/15/2024 AT 5:00PM
Dec. 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 9th, 10th, 12th, 16th, 17th & 18th
Class time: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
DMV Vision Screening: TBD
East Chapel Hill High School​
Ms. Laura Bowen; DE Coordinator- 919-969-2482 x 27002 : lbowen@chccs.k12.nc.us
September 24th-October 14th - REGISTRATION WILL OPEN 9/3/2024 AT 5:00PM // CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Sept. 24th, 25th, 26th, Oct. 1st, 2nd, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th & 14th
Class time: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
DMV Vision Screening: Oct. 3rd @ TBD
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December 2nd-18th - REGISTRATION WILL OPEN 11/15/2024 AT 5:00PM
Dec. 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 9th, 10th, 12th, 16th, 17th & 18th
Class time: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
DMV Vision Screening: TBD​
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​​Carrboro High School ​
​Ms. Lillian Martinez; DE Coordinator- 919-918-2200 x 25027 : lmartinez@chccs.k12.nc.us
September 24th-October 14th - REGISTRATION WILL OPEN 9/3/2024 AT 5:00PM // CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Sept. 24th, 25th, 26th, Oct. 1st, 2nd, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th & 14th
Class time: 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
DMV Vision Screening: TBD
December 2nd-18th - REGISTRATION WILL OPEN 11/15/2024 AT 5:00PM
Dec. 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 9th, 10th, 12th, 16th, 17th & 18th
Class time: 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
DMV Vision Screening: TBD​
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JDSC - CHCCS Coordinator - Ms. Barbara Garmon
919.727.1072
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JDSC Main Office - 252-244-1220
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