Driver’s Education

Overview

The goal of Jones County Public Schools (JCPS) and its driver education contractor is to provide quality driver’s education to all students in a safe and timely manner. The North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) requires that students receive at least 30 hours of classroom instruction and six hours of behind-the wheel training to receive a driver’s education certificate. There are no academic requirements in order to take drivers education classes. However, there are academic requirements to apply for a permit or licenses after finishing the driver education class.

Driver’s education is available to Jones County Public School students who are between the ages of 14 ½ years to 18 years old at no cost. Students who attend a licensed home school or private school (must live in Jones County) are also eligible for driver’s education classes through Jones County Public Schools. Students who are dismissed from driver education classes due to behavior or attendance problems will not be allowed to take driver education classes a second time through Jones County Public Schools.

Driver education classes will be offered several times during the school year and Jones Senior High School will make schedules.

Registration

Students may register for a driver education class by notifying Jones Senior High School administration of their intent to complete the driver’s education course.

Drivers Eligibility

As of August 1, 1998, any person less than 18 years old who is applying for a permit or license must have a driver’s eligibility certificate. This certificate states that the student is working toward obtaining a high school diploma meaning that the student must be passing at least 3 out of 4 classes per semester, the student is currently enrolled full-time in school, and not be subject to the Lose Control; Lose License law (GS 20 – 11).

The certificate is valid for 30 days after the date it was originally issued. Students may obtain a driver’s eligibility certificate from the school they currently attend.

School Contact Information

Jones Senior High School

Joseph Nobles, Driver Education Liaison

1378 Hwy 58 South, Trenton NC 28504