Driver’s Education Parent Meeting
September 2025
Instructors
Driver Education
30 hours in the classroom (must make up time if late/absent)
There will be one makeup class built in to the schedule
12 hours in the car
Class Attendance
Students that miss class time will need to make this time either through the makeup class or by staying after the last class.
When a student uses the restroom or comes late to class, they will be responsible for that time in order to reach the 30 hours needed.
If a student misses multiple classes, they will need to sign up for the class again during the next sign up period (Fall 2025)
Rules
Students must be dropped off and/or picked up at the visitors circle (Front of school parking lot closest to Spirit Rock).
Students must be present 5 minutes before class starts.
If a student is found anywhere on campus they are not permitted…they will no longer be in the Driver's Education class.
Rules
Students are allowed to bring a drink as long it can be closed…water bottle, soda bottle…no drinks that if tipped over…a spill would occur.
Students may have a snack (not a full meal)
Remember…if your child is caught anywhere on campus they are not supposed to be…they will no longer be able to take Drivers Education this spring….no exceptions.
Dress Code
Please dress appropriately (school attire). Hoodies, earbuds, airpods, and phones/laptops are not to be used in class unless if the instructor allows it for a particular activity (Kahoot etc)
When time to drive…must wear lace-up tennis shoes…no flip flops/sandals/slides/ Crocs.
Behind the Wheel
We drive students oldest to youngest.
Driving schedules differ
3 times (4 hour shifts)
4 times (3 hour shifts)
6 times (2 hour shifts)
–Times may vary as early as 6am
–Make sure you circle your driving preferences when you fill out your child’s RIP Form
Payment due by September 20th for the Satuday class and Sept 22nd for the PM Class
—-Use the QR code on the next page to submit payment if you haven’t already done so.
—-If payment is not received by the start of the class, students on the waitlist may be entered into the class in your child’s place.
Lose Control = Lose Your License
A loss of license will occur if a student receives
a suspension for more than 10 consecutive days or
receives an assignment to an alternative
educational setting due to disciplinary action for
more than 10 consecutive days.
This suspension remains in effect for 12 months or until a Driving Eligibility Certificate is obtained.
DEC Form or Equivalent
DMV must revoke the driver license of any
person under age 18 when it receives notice
from the proper school authority that the
person is no longer eligible for a Driving
Eligibility Certificate. This revocation remains in effect until the person’s 18th birthday unless a Driving Eligibility Certificate, high school diploma or GED Certificate is obtained
Summary of events to obtain permit:
These steps must be completed in this order:
All other students: pick up the Course Completion Certificate from Hoggard and take it to YOUR school. YOUR school has to complete the DEC form
Course Completion Cert. (CCC)
DEC Form or Equivalent
Driver license applicants less than 18 years old must have a Driving Eligibility Certificate, high school diploma or its equivalent to be eligible for a North Carolina driving permit or license. The Driving Eligibility Certificate must be signed by the applicant’s school administrator who certifies that the applicant is currently enrolled in school and making progress toward a high school diploma; or that substantial hardship would be placed on the applicant or the applicant’s family if he or she does not receive a driver license. The steps in graduated licensing must still be followed even if the Driving Eligibility Certificate is issued due to hardship conditions. North Carolina does not issue a hardship driving permit or license.
Driving Eligibility Cert. (DEC)
Fill out the RIP Form Together
This Form will serve as you child’s temporary permit while completing their six hours behind the wheel driving hours. Make sure you listen carefully and just fill out the sections that apply to you.
Este formulario servirá como permiso temporal para su hijo mientras completa sus seis horas de conducción al volante. Asegúrese de escuchar atentamente y simplemente complete las secciones que correspondan a usted.
More Required Information:
Licensing Information
Review the slides below for additional information about the Graduated Licensing Process
that your child will be a part of after finishing the Driver’s Ed. Class at Hoggard HS
Graduated Licensing
Level One
Limited Learner Permit
Level Two
Limited Provisional License
Level Three
Full Provisional License
Limited Learner Permit
During the first nine months, a level one permit authorizes you to drive between the hours of 5 AM and 9 PM, while accompanied by your supervising driver.
You are not permitted to use a mobile telephone or other additional technology associated with a mobile telephone while operating a motor vehicle on a public street or highway or public vehicular area.
Limited Learner Permit
- Keep this permit for at least nine months,
-Complete driving log (60 hours)
-Have no convictions of motor vehicle moving violations or seat belt or mobile telephone infractions within the preceding six months.
Before graduating to Level Two, you must:
Level 1 Log to get Level 2
Level Two Limited Provisional License
Level Two Limited Provisional License
When the license holder is driving the vehicle and is not accompanied by the supervising driver, there may be no more than one passenger under 21 years of age in the vehicle. This limit does not apply to passengers who are members of the license holder’s immediate family or whose primary residence is the same household as the license holder.
Level 2 Log to get Level 3
Supervising Driver
A supervising driver must be a parent, grandparent or guardian of the permit/license holder, or a responsible person approved by the parent or guardian. A supervising driver must hold a valid driver license and must have been licensed for at least five years.
Level Three Full Provisional License