INFORMATION REGARDING JPPSS DRIVERS' EDUCATION
The Jefferson Parish Public School System offers a Driver's Education Program approved by the State Department of Education and the Department of Public Safety. The Community Education Department oversees the program.
Four Sessions are held each year. Registration and class information are listed below.
Students are required to complete 30 hours of classroom instruction and 8 hours of driving. Upon completion of the program the students can earn a 1/2 credit. This program is offered to all public, private and parochial students in Jefferson Parish and the surrounding parishes. Students must be in the ninth grade or higher and between the ages of 15 - 17 to register for classes. A check or money order must be presented the night of registration in the amount of $340.00 (JPPSS employees $306.00) to confirm a seat in the class.
DRIVER'S EDUCATION FEES:
All fees are to be made by either check or money order payable to JPPSS. No cash will be accepted.
DRIVER'S ED CLASS PRICES:
Driver's Education class is $ 340.00
Driver's Education class for a current JPPSS employees with a 10% discount for their children: $306.00 (Employee's ID # required at registration)
ADDITIONAL FEES:
1) NSF FEES: A fee of $ 20.00 will be charged on all returned checks.
2) PROCESSING FOR PROGRAM WITHDRAWALS: A fee of $ 20.00 (processing fees) will be charged should a student withdraw from the Drivers' Education Program. Students will be refunded the registration fee, minus $20.00, processing fee, only if withdrawal is done before the first night of class. Once classes have begun no refunds will be given.
3) COPY OF CERTIFICATE FEE: The fee is $15.00 for a duplicate copy of the Driver's Education Certificate. Students are given a copy of their Driver's Education certificates when classes are completed.
If an additional copy is needed contact the Driver's Education Department at (504) 836-3391.
DRIVER'S EDUCATION REGISTRATION
2011 - 2012 SESSION
REQUIREMENTS TO REGISTER:
1) 15 years old - 17 years old
2) Student must be in the 9th grade or higher
3) Check or Money Order in the amount of $ 340.00
4) Student or Parent to complete registration packet
REGISTRATION SITES: Registration held from 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. on the dates listed below.
WEST BANK:
Fred Douglass Elementary Cafe`
1400 Huey P. Long Avenue
Gretna, LA
EAST BANK:
T.H. Harris Middle School Cafe`
911 Elise Street
Metairie, LA
REGISTRATION DATES:
FALL SESSION:
West bank: Tuesday, August 23, 2011
East bank: Thursday, August 25, 2011
WINTER SESSION:
West bank: Tuesday, November 8, 2011
East bank: Thursday, November 10, 2011
SPRING SESSION:
West bank: Tuesday, February 7, 2012
East bank: Thursday, February 9, 2012
SUMMER SESSION:
West bank: Tuesday, May 15, 2012
East bank: Thursday, May 17, 2012
DRIVER'S EDUCATION CLASSES
2010 - 2011 SESSION
CLASS LOCATIONS:
WEST BANK:
John Ehret High School
4300 Patriot Street
Marrero, LA
EAST BANK:
Bonnabel High School
2801 Bruin Drive
Kenner, LA
CLASS DATES:
All Drivers' Education classes are 5:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M. Students should have paper and pencil each night of class. The first night of class students are to report to the cafe` for classroom assignment. Transportation will not be supplied for classes. When classes are complete the teacher will contact the student with driving dates.
FALL SESSION: * Special class session due to football season.
Monday, September 12, 2011 - Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Classes are Monday - Thursday for two weeks then Monday and Tuesday only for the third week.
WINTER SESSION:
Monday, December 5, 2011 - Friday, December 16, 2011
SPRING SESSION:
Monday, March 5, 2012 - Friday, March 16, 2012
SUMMER SESSION:
Monday, June 11, 2012 - Friday, June 22, 2012
For additional information please call the Driver's Education Department
@ (504) 836-3391.