CHAPEL HILL - CARRBORO

Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools offers Driver Education classes to high school students through a private contractor; Jordan Driving School of the Carolinas (JDSC).

Driver Education is considered an after-school activity at the end of the school day.

On this page you will find information for;

I. CHCCS Driver Ed Fee & How to Pay
II. NC Drivers Education Requirements
III. Things to Consider Before Registering
IV. Upcoming Class Registrations

I. Drivers Education Fee & How to Pay:

There is a fee of $65.00 which must be paid prior to Registration.
Payment of the $65.00 does not mean your student is registered for the class. Scroll down for Registration Information.

Below are the steps to pay the required fee:

Go to the K-12 payment system: https://www.k12paymentcenter.com/
Log in if you have an account or create a new account
Use the "Filters" dropdown at the top of the page to select "Driver's Education Program" in the field that says "Select a School"
Add to cart and begin the normal checkout process for a school fee payment
SAVE YOUR RECEIPT NUMBER - It is required when filling out the Registration Form.

To all students who Are Not enrolled in CHCCS Public Schools:

Mail a $65.00 Check to;

CHCCS - Attn: Scarlett Steinert

750 S. Merritt Mill Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27516

Please see your school Driver's Ed Coordinator at your school if you have questions or problems.

Carrboro High School - Lillian Martinez lmartinez@chccs.k12.nc.us

Chapel Hill High School - Terrill Bell terrill.bell@chccs.k12.nc.us

East Chapel Hill High School - Laura Bowen lbowen@chccs.k12.nc.us

II. NC Drivers Education Requirements:

1. Students must be 14.5 years old MINIMUM by the first day of class - No Exceptions

2. Students must attend and complete the 30-hr. classroom instruction.

-Attendance is Mandatory-

3. Students must complete the required DMV medical/vision screening offered by DMV Certified JDSC staff before they can be scheduled to drive.

- Students & Parents will be provided the schedule of our upcoming Vision Screenings during class meetings; Screenings will also be listed below as we are able to schedule them.

4. Students must complete the 6-hrs. of BTW (behind the wheel) Driving Instruction

5. Obtain the NC Driver Eligibility Form* from the school the student attends

6. Once the student completes the required 30-hour classroom portion, they are required to complete 6-hours of Behind the Wheel (BTW) driving.

- Students will automatically be added to the driving log. Assignments for driving will be oldest to youngest, class by class and could take 3-4 months.

III. Things to Consider:

Age/Grade: It is recommended for upperclassmen and students 16-18 yrs old to take earlier classes, as this will put them driving sooner rather than later. If you are a Senior, or first semester graduate please let us know. Once a student graduates in January we will be unable to complete the driving sessions.
If you turn 18 - You will not be assigned for the driving sessions until you receive the NC Permit. We will go over how to prepare for going to the DMV with you during your class. You have a limited time to get your permit. Speak to your class instructor.

All CHCCS classes will remain Online

Some Classes will be held on Teacher Work Days

If necessary, adjustments to the class schedule may be made by the Class Instructor.

Confirm your student's activity schedule NOW to avoid conflicts, attendance of the class is mandatory

IV. Upcoming Class Registrations:

If you have any questions or concerns about the program please see your school’s Driver Education Coordinator, they can assist with most questions.

JDSC - CHCCS County Coordinator - Ms. Barbara Garmon

barbaragarmon.jdsc@gmail.com

919.727.1072

JDSC Main Office - 252-244-1220

jdsvanceboro@gmail.com

REGISTRATION LINKS WILL BE ADDED AT THE TIME THEY ARE SCHEDULED TO OPEN

Chapel Hill High School

Mr. Terrill Bell; DE Coordinator- 919-929-2106 : terill.bell@chccs.k12.nc.us

June 16th-27th - REGISTRATION IS CLOSED // CLASS IS FULL

June 16th, 17th, 18th, 20th, 23rd, 24th, 25th, 26th & 27th

Class Time: 10:00am-12:30pm

DMV Vision Screening - June 18th, 2:00pm-3:30pm - CHHS Cafeteria

July 21st-August 1st - REGISTRATION IS CLOSED // CLASS IS FULL

July 21st, 22nd, 23rd, 24th, 25th, 28th, 29th, 30th, 31st & August 1st

Class Time: 10:00am-12:30pm

DMV Vision Screening - July 24th, 4:00pm-5:30pm - CHHS Cafeteria

East Chapel Hill High School

Ms. Laura Bowen; DE Coordinator- 919-969-2482 x 27002 : lbowen@chccs.k12.nc.us

June 16th-27th - REGISTRATION IS CLOSED // CLASS IS FULL

June 16th, 17th, 18th, 20th, 23rd, 24th, 25th, 26th & 27th

Class Time: 8:30am-11:00am

DMV Vision Screening - June 18th, 4:00pm-5:30pm - ECHHS Trailer 6

July 7th-18th - REGISTRATION WILL OPEN 5/16/2025 AT 5:00PM // CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

July 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 14th, 15th, 16th, 17th & 18th

Class Time: 5:30-7:00pm

DMV Vision Screening - July 17th, 3:00pm-4:30pm - ECHHS Trailer 6

August 4th-15th - REGISTRATION WILL OPEN 5/16/2025 AT 5:00PM // CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

August 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 11th, 12th, 13th, 14th & 15th

Class Time: 5:30-7:00pm

DMV Vision Screening - August 7th, 3:00pm-4:30pm - ECHHS Trailer 6

Carrboro High School

Ms. Lillian Martinez; DE Coordinator- 919-918-2200 x 25027 : lmartinez@chccs.k12.nc.us

July 7th-18th - REGISTRATION WILL OPEN 5/16/2025 AT 5:00PM // CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

July 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 14th, 15th, 16th, 17th & 18th

Class Time: 5:30pm-7:30pm

DMV Vision Screening - July 8th, 9:00am-11:00am - TBD

August 4th-15th - REGISTRATION WILL OPEN 5/16/2025 AT 5:00PM // CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

August 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 11th, 12th, 13th, 14th & 15th

Class Time: 5:30pm-7:30pm

DMV Vision Screening - August 5th, 9:00am-11:00am - TBD