Drivers Education

NOTE:

Spring Session of Drivers Education is FULL.
Ineligible students and/or cancellations may lead to open spots between now and closing (March 14).
Check back for possible openings.

More sessions will be offered in the summer.

About the Class

Course Hours

Class Requirements

  • 30 hours of required classroom time

  • 12 hours of required driving and observation behind-the-wheel instruction (3 days x 4 hours)

Terms of the Course

  • Harrisburg students will be given priority for the course.

    • Class enrollment is limited – first come, first served.

    • Register early.

    • All logistics above are subject to change depending on students, weather conditions, etc.

  • The student must be age 14 by the start date of the class.

  • An instruction permit is not required to take the course.

  • Students will receive .25 high school credit for passing the course.

    • The course will be graded pass/fail.

    • This does not factor into student GPA.

    • Students passing the course will receive a certificate indicating their completion of the program.

    • Students must attend all sessions.

      • If there is illness or other extenuating circumstances, a student may miss up to ONE day of the regular classroom but must attend a makeup class at the end of regular classes.

Behind-the-Wheel BTW Instruction

  • The instructor will inform you of driving dates and times.

  • The instructor will inform you of the driving start/end location.

  • A driving group consists of two students.

Cost

  • The fee is nonrefundable ($325 Harrisburg Student)

    • This includes if a student dismissed from the program for absences, poor behavior or misconduct.

    • This fee may be rolled over into the next class should the student wish to attempt the course.

    • No application will be accepted without fee.

       

Questions?

Out-of-District Registrations

  • At this time, we do not allow out-of-district registrations due to the popularity of the class within the District.

  • In the event Out-of-District Student spots open, the fee is $425.

ALL Questions About the Class
Duane Fiala | Driver Education Coordinator
605-261-5653

Questions About Using the Registration System ONLY
JoAnne VerMulm | Community Education Coordinator
605-743-9046

Questions About Scholarships
Ryan Rollinger | HHS Principal

Current Session

SPRING 2025 - BEGINS IN MARCH

9th - 12th Grade parents will receive an email from Principal Rollinger in March with a link to register for Drivers Education.

  1. You must use your child's Student Identification Number to register.

  2. Enter the Student Identification Number at the top of the page from the link sent by Principal Rollinger.

REGISTRATION : Check your calendar for conflicts prior to registering for session.
Eligible Students:

  1. Student must be a currently enrolled HHS students (9th - 12th Grade).

  2. The class will only be offered to eligible HSD 8th graders if spots remain after TBD.

    1. Student must be 14 years old on or before first day of driving.

Class Location

Freshman Academy - 601 E 90th St, Sioux Falls SD 57108

Class Dates

March 17 - 29

Class Times

3:15 - 6: 15 PM

Online Registration Help