Mr. Dave Arnone

Program Coordinator
Phone: (518) 785-5511 ext. 3311

The Shaker High Driver Education Program serves approximately 220 students each school year, and the course is offered during the fall, spring and summer terms. Students are enrolled on a first-come-first-serve basis by class, beginning with seniors. The course is open to all North Colonie students age 16 and up; non-North Colonie students are accepted only if openings remain. The course consists of 24 hours of classroom instruction and 24 hours of in-car instruction. The cost of the class is $375. Upon completion, students receive both the five-hour certificate and the MV285 certificate used for insurance reduction and license upgrade. One weekday and two Saturday morning classes are offered in the fall and spring terms. Summer classes are offered weekday mornings on an alternating day basis. Students may register by completing an application found in the main office on the dates noted below. For additional information, contact Mr. Dave Arnone, Program Coordinator, at (518) 785-5511 ext. 3311.

Spring 2012

The spring session of Driver Education will begin on February 1, 2012 with a mandatory 4:00 – 5:00 orientation in the auditorium. The orientation is mandatory for all students; however, parents are encouraged to attend. To be eligible for the spring session, students must be 16 years of age and possess a valid driver’s permit or license prior to January 29, 2012.

Registration begins January 17th and runs through January 24th, 2012. The registration form will be posted on this webpage on the morning of January 17. Following registration a tentative schedule will be posted outside the main office and the hall offices. After this period, registrations will still be accepted on a space-available, first come, first serve basis.

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Register for the Spring 2012 Session [PDF]

Spring 2012 Driver Education Information [PDF] - Includes cost, class schedules, attendance requirements and more.

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