Driver's Education

Dear Families,

We are pleased to let you know that Driver’s Education courses will be offered to eligible students again this year. The course has two requirements: classroom coursework and driving. Students may choose from the following options:

OPTION 1: Virtual Coursework and Summer Driving by Appointment

For this option, students must be at least fourteen by April 1, 2025. Students will be able to complete coursework requirements online except for the Handbook Exam, which must be taken with supervision. A REQUIRED in-person testing session will take place at EHS for the Handbook Exam, and students will receive their textbook and login information also. Students can choose between two sessions: Tues., April 1st, OR Thurs., April 3rd. Both sessions will begin at 5:30 pm. This session takes 60-90 minutes on average. Students selecting this option will be able to begin coursework on April 7th. Optional help sessions will be available by appointment. Virtual coursework must be completed by May 20th. The final exam will be on May 22nd. Students wishing to select this option must register using the link below before March 28th. Driving will be scheduled by the instructor to occur between June 2nd and July 30th in groups of two to three. Enrollment is limited to 30 students.

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OPTION 2: In-Person Coursework and Summer Driving by Appointment

For this option, students must be at least 14 by June 1, 2025. Students selecting this option will attend class at EHS from 8:30-11 am or 12-2:30 pm on Monday through Thursday from June 2nd through June 26th. Driving will be scheduled by the instructor to occur between June 2nd and July 30th in groups of two to three. Students wishing to select this option must register using the link below before May 2nd. The class will be filled by age prioritization and receipt of fees. Enrollment is limited to two classes of 25 students each.

OPTIONS 1 and 2 Course Fee: $100 (all USD 490 Students), $350 (Out-of-District Students) – Enrollment is not confirmed until payment has been received. You may pay over the phone by calling EHS at 322-4810 or by coming to the EHS Main Office. Space is limited and will be filled with USD 490 students first.

To Enroll: Check the district website at the link below after March 3rd. Contact the EHS Office with questions (322-4810).

Sincerely,

Erin Nichols
Principal

Drivers Education is available to USD 490 students who are age eligible by Kansas Law and to out-of-district students if space is available. The class is filled by age prioritization to those who apply and pay fees prior to March 28th for virtual classes and May 2nd for summer coursework onsite. The course requires two components: coursework and driving.