Our sessions tend to fill up quickly and unfortunately, once they reach capacity, they are unable to accommodate any additional participants. However, there is a chance that a spot may become available due to a cancellation, so please don't hesitate to check back for intermittent registration openings.
Drivers Education is offered in the early fall, spring and summer each year.
REGISTRATION OPENS: Sunday, August 6th at Noon.
Eligible Students: Currently enrolled Harrisburg School District students who will be 14 years old BY SEPTEMBER 18th, 2023.
Out-of-District Students: Not currently available. If space permits, out-of-district availability will be posted on the Driver's Education page and on social media.
Classroom Instruction Location: Freshman Academy, 601 E 90th Street, off of South Cliff Avenue.
Class Time: All days are from 3:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Class Days: 9/5 - 9/15 (NOTE: Class runs Tuesday - Saturday Week 1, Monday - Friday Week 2)
DO NOT REGISTER IF YOUR STUDENT DOES NOT MEET THE CRITERIA ABOVE.
REGISTRATION WILL BE CANCELED AND MONEY WILL BE REFUNDED.
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 September 18 of the current year.
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.
Cost & Scholarships
The fee is nonrefundable ($300 Harrisburg Student/$400 Out-of-District 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.
You can request a scholarship by emailing an Approval Letter from the District for Free & Reduced Lunch. If you think you qualify according to the regulations below, do not register yet. If approved, you will receive a unique link for the class with a reduced fee.
Email ryan.rollinger@k12.sd.us.
Scholarships are approved at the discretion of the principal.
Scholarships award $100 toward the Driver Ed Fee.
Behind-the-Wheel BTW Instruction
Driving, arranged with the instructor, begins Monday, June 5th and run through early August.
Driving starts and ends at the High School.
A driving group consists of two students.
Questions?
All Questions About the Class
Duane Fiala | Driver Education Coordinator
605-261-5653
Questions About Using the Registration System
JoAnne VerMulm | Community Education Coordinator
605-743-9046
Questions About Scholarships
Ryan Rollinger | HHS Principal
