SPACKENKILL HIGH SCHOOL
112 Spackenkill Rd.
Poughkeepsie, New York 12603
(845) 463-7810
Fax: (845) 463-7826
REFUND POLICY:
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If a student cannot be accommodated because classes are filled, all monies will be returned.
No refunds will be given after the first business day before each section of the program
begins.
1. When do I get my 5 hour pre-licensing certificate (MV-278)?
The MV-278 will be issued after the fourth lecture class only to those students who need it. These are
students who will have had their permit 6 months or longer before the end of the class or who anticipate
scheduling a road test before the end of the class.
You will receive the MV-278 in lecture class from the lecture instructor.
2. How long is my MV-278 pre-licensing certificate valid for?
It is valid for one year from the date of issue.
3. When do I get my driver education completion certificate (MV-285)?
You will receive the MV-285 in the mail approximately 4-5 weeks after the end of your driver education
course. It will be mailed directly to you from the driver education office. Do not call the driving school or
your instructor to inquire about when it will be sent.
4. How long is my MV-285 driver education certificate valid for?
It is valid for two years from the date of issue.
5. How do I get my insurance discount?
The MV-285 is a two-part form. The top part is for the DMV and the bottom part should be sent to your
insurance company.
6. What if I lose my MV-285 certificate?
We can issue a replacement copy, however, it may take anywhere from 2-8 weeks to issue the
replacement and may incur a replacement charge.
7. What do I need to make sure I have before I schedule my road test?
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A valid NYS learner permit – it must be valid on the date you make the appointment & on the
date you take your road test.
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A valid MV-278 pre-licensing certificate or valid MV-285 driver’s education
certificate – the MV-278 or the MV-285 must be valid at the time you schedule your road test,
but can be expired on the date of your road test.
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If you are under 18, you must have had your permit for 6 months from the date your permit is
issued to the date of your road test. However, if you are age 17, have completed driver
education & have a valid MV-285 driver education certificate, this is not required.
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A completed MV-262 form – if you are under 18 you must have a minimum of 50 hours of
supervised practice driving before your road test with at least 15 hours at night (after sunset.)
You must bring the MV-262 (Certification of Supervised Driving) completed by your parent or
guardian to certify that you have the required hours of supervised practice driving.
You do not need to have the driving school or instructor certify & sign this form. When you get
your MV-285 at the conclusion of the course, this signifies that you received the 6 hours behind
the wheel in a state-approved program.
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Link to MV-262: http://www.nydmv.state.ny.us/forms/mv262.pdf
8. How do I schedule my road test?
http://www.nydmv.state.ny.us/rtreq.htm
9. Is driver education held on days that schools are closed?
There is no driver education held on days that schools are scheduled to be closed.
If there is a legal school closing then Driver’s Ed. will be cancelled for that day and rescheduled at the
schools earliest available Friday. Students will be notified by a morning announcement if appropriate,
and/or by their instructor. *LEGAL SCHEDULED MAKEUPS MUST BE ATTENDED!
10. What about Superintendent Conference Days?
On Superintendent Conference Days, there is no lecture class held, but in-car driving sessions will still be
held.
11. What about cancellations due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances?
If schools are closed due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances, there are no driver education
classes or driving sessions held that day. If after school activities are canceled, driver education classes &
driving sessions are canceled as well.
For in-car sessions that are scheduled on Saturdays, in case of cancellation due to weather or other
unforeseen circumstances, you will be contacted directly by your driving instructor.
12. What do I do if an emergency arises and I have to miss a lecture class or an in-car driving
session?
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If you need to miss an in-car driving session due to an emergency, contact your driving
instructor at the phone number given to you at the beginning of class. Do not contact the driver’s
education office.
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If you need to miss a lecture class please contact Mrs. Firehock- 914-489-6980. MISSING A
LECTURE CLASS MAY RESULT IN THE DELAY OF COURSE COMPLETION UNTIL THE FOLLOWING
SEMESTER. WE STRONGLY URGE YOU TO REFRAIN FROM DOING SO.
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YOU WILL NEED TO MAKE UP ANY MISSED ABSENCES.
13. How do I change my junior license to a senior license with Driver Education?
If you have a Class DJ junior license, and you complete a driver education course, you can change your
Class DJ junior license to a Class D senior license when you are 17 years old.
To change the class of your driver’s license you must have a MV-285 driver education certificate.
Before Taking Road Test
If you have not taken your road test yet, give your MV-285 driver education certificate to the DMV
examiner after your road test. The DMV will update your driver record and will automatically issue a Class
D photo driver license on your 17th birthday. You will receive the new driver license in the mail. There is
no fee when you change the class of your driver license by this method. Your driver license record will
show that you are a Class D driver. You do not need to have your Class D document to drive as a senior
license driver. You can drive on your 17th birthday.
After Taking Road Test
If you did not have your MV-285 driver education certificate when taking your road test, you must go to a
DMV office to change your license class. Bring your class DJ driver license and the MV-285 to a DMV
office on your 17th birthday or any following day. Complete a form MV-44, and pay the fee of $12.50. You
will receive a temporary Class D driver license, without photo, at the office. The DMV will then mail your
Class D photo driver license in approximately two weeks.
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Link to MV-44: http://www.nydmv.state.ny.us/forms/mv44.pdf
SPACKENKILL HIGH SCHOOL
112 Spackenkill Rd.
Poughkeepsie, New York 12603
(845) 463-7810
Fax: (845) 463-7826
DRIVER’S EDUCATION ORIENTATION - SPRING 2013
Student MUST attend this orientation along with a parent or guardian to be allowed in the
program. NO EXCEPTIONS
Orientation: Wednesday, January 23, 2013, 6:30 – 8:00 PM in the High School Auditorium
Course Date & Times: January 30, 2013 – May 22, 2013
*Program end date may exceed due to inclement weather and unforeseeable school
closings/cancellations.
Lecture: Wednesday 3:45 – 5:15 pm
In Car: Monday thru Thursday 2:10 – 7:00 pm, Saturday 9:00 – 1:00 pm
*Per availability and demand
Scheduled School Closings:
February 15-18, 2013 (Mid-winter Recess)
March 25-29, 2013 (Spring Recess)
SPACKENKILL HIGH SCHOOL
112 Spackenkill Rd.
Poughkeepsie, New York 12603
(845) 463-7810
Fax: (845) 463-7826
COURSE COST: $385.00 Refund Policy: If a student cannot be accommodated because classes are
filled, all monies will be returned. No refunds will be given after the first business day before each
section of the program begins. Student must be 16 years of age and hold a valid NYS Learner’s Permit
by January 30, 2013.
Student Information All fields must be completed. Please print legibly.
PRINT (FULL LEGAL NAME)
MALE ( ) FEMALE ( )
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LAST
FIRST
______________________
MIDDLE
DATE OF BIRTH
________________________________________________________
HOUSE/APT. NO
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STREET
HOME PHONE
________________________________________________________
CITY
STATE
______________________
ZIP
PARENT E-MAIL ADDRESS
________________________________________________________
_______________________
PERMIT/LICENSE NUMBER
ISSUE DATE
In-Car Driving Assignments
You will be assigned a 1 ½ hour in-car time slot at the mandatory orientation. Time slots will be offered on various times &
days, Mondays – Saturdays, 2:00-7:00 pm. This day & time slot will then be your in-car time for the entire 16-week
program. This assignment will be done on a first-received, first-served basis in the order that your application was received
in the Driver’s Ed office. Please note: there is no guarantee that your in-car time slot will be on the same day as the lecture
class. Behind the wheel instruction is contracted with The American Driving Academy, President, Christine Firehock.
Parent/Guardian Information & Consent
I give my child permission to be enrolled in the aforementioned Driver’s Education program.
_________________________
PARENT/GUARDIAN (PRINT NAME)
___________________________
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PARENT/GUARDIAN (SIGNATURE)
DATE/PARENT’S CELL PHONE #
EMERGENCY CONTACT/MEDICAL INFORMATION
Name: ___________________________ Phone: _________________ Alt. Phone: ___________________
Doctor:___________________________ Phone: _________________ Insurance: ___________________
Policy #: __________________________ Allergies & Medications: ________________________________
Known Behavioral/Medical Conditions Relevant To Driving:__________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
Please bring in completed form, payment and a copy of Learner’s Permit into the High School Main Office.
Money orders/checks should be made payable to Spackenkill Union Free School District.
DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE. FOR OFFICE USE ONLY.
ASSIGNED DRIVING TIMES:
ASSIGNED LECTURE TIMES:
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DAY
_____________________
DAY
__________________________
TIME
__________________________
TIME
CHECK # ___________________
PAYMENT INFORMATION:
CASH
CONFIRMATION LETTER SENT
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INSTRUCTOR
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INSTRUCTOR
DATE: _____________