2025 Summer Driver Education Program runs July 7-Aug. 8
Applications Due May 22
Follow this link to complete the online application.
It is required that all students have a valid New York state learner’s permit or driver’s license (a copy is required with the registration application) in order to be eligible for enrollment into the program. Students will be accepted based on their grade (seniors first, and juniors next), and then by birthdate. Students must bring their tuition payment ($300 check, made payable to BH-BL Schools) to the main office prior to the mandatory opening meeting, which is July 7 at 9 am in Room 150C. At the initial meeting, payment will be processed for any students enrolled in the program, and checks will be returned to any students who are unable to be admitted for this session.
Enrolled students receive:
- 24 hours of classroom instruction (in a 1.5 hour Theory class once a week),
- 18 hours of in-car observation, and
- 6 hours of behind the wheel instruction (in a 1.5 hour driving class once a week.
Attendance at all classes is mandatory to meet New York state requirements. Failure to do so will result in removal from the program. There are no refunds for students who do not meet the requirements of the Driver Education Program.
Families are asked for their assistance in providing at least 20 hours of supervised driving time for your child in your family car. An additional 30 hours will be needed prior to obtaining their senior license at age 17. A student-driving log will be provided for you to initial at home.
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be issued an MV285 certificate. One portion of the certificate goes to DMV, allowing the student to schedule a road test or to obtain a senior license at age 17. The other portion of the certificate is to be presented to your automobile insurance company to obtain any applicable premium discounts.
The initial meeting for all drivers will be held on Monday, July 7, 2025 at 9 am in room 150 C (adjacent to the library) at the High School to discuss the Driver Education program expectations, procedures and student schedules. Please note: attendance at this meeting is mandatory for all drivers in order to participate in the Driver Education Program. We will only be able to accommodate 20 drivers this summer, so attendance is critical. Drivers should be prepared to drive immediately following the meeting, so please be sure that your driver has their permit/license on them at all times during the duration of the course
If you have any questions or concerns, please call Mrs. Torres at 518-399-9141 ext. 83302 or email her at jtorres@bhbl.org.