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:
The next Driver’s Education class will take place virtually, April 12th - 30th, 2021, from 4:00 pm until 6:00 pm each day. The course will be offered virtually through Canvas. Daily attendance is mandatory. There is a DMV eye exam (required) scheduled for April.
Future Drivers Education Courses at Bandys:
2) June 7th - 18th from 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
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 beginning March 8th 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:
The next Driver’s Education class will take place May 3rd - May 21st using Canvas. The class will open from 4:00 to 6:00 pm each day. Daily attendance is mandatory. There will be a DMV Eye Exam (required) on May 24th, from 3 to 4 pm in the cafeteria.
Future Driver's Education Classes:
1) June 14th - 25th (9 am - 12 pm) w/Eye Exam June 25th (3 pm - 4 pm);
2) August 9th - 27th (4 pm - 6 pm) w/Eye Exam August 30th (3 pm - 4 pm)
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 beginning April 12th 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:
The next Driver’s Education class will take place virtually June 7th - 18th. Class will meet daily from 9:30 am - 12:00 pm. Daily attendance is mandatory. There will be a DMV eye exam (mandatory) during the course in June. Stay tuned for date and 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 between April 12th and May 28th 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:
The next Driver’s Education class will take place virtually through Canvas beginning May 10th - 28th, from 4:30 until 6:30 each day. Daily attendance is mandatory. There is a DMV eye exam (required) scheduled for May at the school.
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 beginning April 12th 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:
The next Driver’s Education class will take place virtually May 3rd - 14th, 2021. There will be a parent meeting on April 28th at 6:30 pm (in person) at the school. Students will meet daily from 3:30 - 6:30 pm. Daily attendance is mandatory. A DMV Vision Screening will be held in May for this course.
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 beginning April 5th - April 23rd 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). There will be a parent meeting for this course on April 28th at 6:30 pm at Maiden High School.
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:
The next Driver’s Education class will take place virtually April 12th - 23rd, from 3:30 pm – 6:30 pm each day in Canvas. Daily attendance is mandatory. There is a DMV eye exam (required) scheduled for April in the SSHS gym.
Future Driver's Education dates:
1) May 3rd - 18th from 3:30 pm - 6:30 pm
2) June 7th - 11th from 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
3) August 9th - 13th from 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
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 between now and April 2nd 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