Driver's Education
As of August 21, 2020:
All coursework from the Spring and Summer has been completed. Students who have completed the coursework will start the Behind the Wheel (BTW) portion of Driver's Education. Instructors from each school will contact students to drive beginning with the oldest students first (based on birth dates) and work their way to the youngest.
Catawba County has also been chosen as a pilot for the state of NC to begin a new online Driver's Education program in Canvas. Once our staff is trained this summer, we will offer an ONLINE Driver's Education Program at all of our high schools. Signup for these courses will begin in September.
Coursework Schedules
Bandys
Class Dates and Times:
August 2 – August 13, 2021 9:30 – 12:30 Online
September 6 – September 28, 2021 4:00 – 6:00 Online
October 11 – October 29, 2021 4:00 – 6:00 Online
November 1 – November 19, 2021 4:00 - 6:00 Online
January 10 – January 28, 2022 4:00 – 6:00 Online
February 7 - February 28, 2022 4:00 – 6:00 Online
March 7 – March 29, 2022 4:00 – 6:00 Online
May 2 – May 20, 2022 4:00 – 6:00 Online
June 6 – June 17, 2022 9:30 – 12:30 Online
Eligibility:
Students must be 14.5 years of age on the first day of class to participate.
Signing Up:
If interested and eligible, you may sign up at the main office at Bandys High. The $40.00 Driver’s Education fee must be paid at the time of the signup. Each student will have to provide a Gmail email address, preferably your school email (ccsk12.net).
Canvas:
After signing up at Bandys, the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction will send you an invite for the class through the email you submitted at the time of sign-ups. The email will be from NCDPI Drivers Education and will come within a week of the class starting. You will create an account in Canvas using that email. You can not take the course using the Canvas program you use for your regular school work.
Other Information:
This class is limited to 25 students with a 10 student waiting list. This class will be assigned as first come, first serve.
For Any Questions Or Concerns:
Contact: Chris Fulbright, chris_fulbright@catawbaschools.net
p. 828-241-1471
Bunker Hill
Class Dates and Times:
August 9 – August 27, 2021 4:00 – 6:00 Online
September 7- September 27, 2021 4:00 – 6:00 Online
October 4 - October 22, 2021 4:00 – 6:00 Online
December 1 – December 22, 2021 4:00 – 6:00 Online
February 1 – February 22, 2022 4:00 – 6:00 Online
March 1 – March 22, 2022 4:00 – 6:00 Online
May 2 – May 20, 2022 4:00 – 6:00 Online
June (TBA)
Eligibility:
Students must be 14.5 years of age on the first day of class to participate.
Signing Up:
If interested and eligible, you may sign up at the main office at Bunker Hill. The $40.00 Driver’s Education fee must be paid at the time of the signup. Each student will have to provide a Gmail email address, preferably your school email.
Canvas:
After signing up at Bunker Hill the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction will send you an invite for the class through the email you submitted at the time of sign-ups. The email will be from NCDPI Drivers Education and will come within a week of the class starting. You will create an account in Canvas using that email. You can not take the course using the Canvas program you use for your regular school work.
Other Information:
This class is limited to 25 students with a 10 student waiting list. This class will be assigned as first come, first serve.
For Any Questions Or Concerns:
Contact Michael Mays, michael_mays@catawbaschools.
p. 828-241-3355
Challenger
Class Dates and Times:
September 6 – September 28, 2021 6:30 – 8:30 Online
December 1 – December 10, 2021 6:30 – 9:30 Online
March 7 – March 29, 2022 6:30 – 8:30 Online
June 6 – June 17, 2022 12:30 – 3:30 Online
Eligibility:
Students must be 14.5 years of age on the first day of class to participate.
Signing Up:
If interested and eligible, you may sign up at the main office at Challenger High School on the campus of CVCC. The $40.00 Driver’s Education fee must be paid at the time of the signup. Each student will have to provide a Gmail email address, preferably your school email (ccsk12.net).
Canvas:
After signing up at Challenger the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction will send you an invite for the class through the email you submitted at the time of sign-ups. The email will be from NCDPI Drivers Education and will come within a week of the class starting. You will create an account in Canvas using that email. You can not take the course using the Canvas program you use for your regular school work.
Other Information:
This class is limited to 25 students with a 10 student waiting list. This class will be assigned as first come, first serve.
For Any Questions Or Concerns:
Contact:
Dennis Whitener at dennis_whitener@catawbaschools.net or Kechia Shuford at kechia_shuford@catawbaschools.net
p. 828-485-2980
Fred T Foard
Class Dates and Times:
September 6 - September 28, 2021 4:00 - 6:00 Online
October 11 – October 29, 2021 4:00 – 6:00 Online
November 1 – November 19, 2021 4:00 – 6:00 Online
January 10 – January 28, 2022 4:00 – 6:00 Online
February 7 - February 28, 2022 4:00 – 6:00 Online
March 7 – March 29, 2022 4:00 – 6:00 Online
May 2 – May 20, 2022 4:00 – 6:00 Online
June 6 – June 17, 2022 9:30 – 12:30 Online
Future Drivers Education Course dates for Fred T. Foard:
1) June 17th - 30th from 9:30 am - 12:30 pm. DMV eye exam will be scheduled during this time.
Eligibility:
Students must be 14.5 years of age on the first day of class to participate.
Signing Up:
If interested and eligible, you may sign up at the main office at Fred T. Foard. The $40.00 Driver’s Education fee must be paid at the time of the signup. Each student will have to provide a Gmail email address, preferably your school email (ccsk12.net).
Canvas:
After signing up at Fred T. Foard the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction will send you an invite for the class through the email you submitted at the time of sign-ups. The email will be from NCDPI Drivers Education and will come within a week of the class starting. You will create an account in Canvas using that email. You can not take the course using the Canvas program you use for your regular school work.
Other Information:
This class is limited to 25 students with a 10 student waiting list. This class will be assigned as first come, first serve.
For Any Questions Or Concerns:
Contact: Scott Williams at scott_williams@catawbaschools.net
p. 704-462-1496
Maiden
Class Dates and Times:
September 13 – September 24, 2021 6:00 – 9:00 Online
November 8 – November 19, 2021 2:45 – 5:45 In person
January 17 – January 28, 2022 6:00 – 9:00 Online
March 14 – March 25, 2022 2:45 – 5:45 In person
May 16 – May 27, 2022 6:00 – 9:00 Online
Eligibility:
Students must be 14.5 years of age on the first day of class to participate.
Signing Up:
If interested and eligible, you may sign up at the main office at Maiden High. The $40.00 Driver’s Education fee must be paid at the time of the signup. Each student will have to provide a Gmail email address, preferably your school email (ccsk12.net).
Canvas:
After signing up at Maiden High the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction will send you an invite for the class through the email you submitted at the time of sign-ups. The email will be from NCDPI Drivers Education and will come within a week of the class starting. You will create an account in Canvas using that email. You can not take the course using the Canvas program you use for your regular school work.
Other Information:
This class is limited to 25 students with a 10 student waiting list. This class will be assigned as first come, first serve.
For Any Questions Or Concerns:
Contact: Mark Herman at mark_herman@catawbaschools.net
p. 828-428-8197
St Stephens
Class Dates and Times:
August 9 – August 13, 2021 8:00 – 2:20 In person
September 13 – September 27, 2021 3:30 – 6:30 In person
November 1 – November 16, 2021 3:30 – 6:30 Online
December 1 – December 15, 2021 3:30 – 6:30 Online
February 7 – February 23, 2022 3:30 – 6:30 In person
March 7 – March 23, 2022 3:30 – 6:30 In person
May 2 – May 16, 2022 3:30 – 6:30 Online
June 13 – June 17, 2022 8:00 – 2:30 In person
Eligibility:
Students must be 14.5 years of age on the first day of class to participate.
Signing Up:
If interested and eligible, you may sign up at the main office at St. Stephens High. The $40.00 Driver’s Education fee must be paid at the time of the signup. Each student will have to provide a Gmail email address, preferably your school email (ccsk12.net).
Canvas:
After signing up at St. Stephens High the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction will send you an invite for the class through the email you submitted at the time of sign-ups. The email will be from NCDPI Drivers Education and will come within a week of the class starting. You will create an account in Canvas using that email. You can not take the course using the Canvas program you use for your regular school work.
Other Information:
This class is limited to 25 students with a 10 student waiting list. This class will be assigned as first come, first serve.
For Any Questions Or Concerns:
Contact:
Gussie Jefferies at gussie_jefferies@catawbaschools.net or Tracy Glover at tracy_glover@catawbaschools.net
p. 828-256-9841
👉 District Contact
Scottie Houston
Director, Director of Safety, Facilities, and Athletic
p. 828-695-2615
p. 828-464-8333 Ext. 180336