The goal of the Jones County Public Schools (JCPS) and its driver education contractor is to provide quality driver's education courses to 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 to take the driver's education class. However, there are academic requirements to apply for a permit or license after finishing the driver's education class.
Driver's education is available to Jones County Public School students 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 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.
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 its original date. Students may obtain a driver's eligibility certificate from their current school.
Driver education classes will be offered several times during the school year. Jones Senior High School will make schedules and handle registrations.
Semester 1: September 5 - September 21, 3:45 pm - 6:45 pm (NO FRIDAY CLASS)
Semester 2: January 22 - February 7, 3:45 pm - 6:45 pm (NO FRIDAY CLASS)
Summer Session 1: June 10 - 14, 8:00 am - 2:00 pm (NO FRIDAY CLASS)
Registration
Students may register for a driver education class by completing the form here. Seats are limited. Priority will be given based on age and availability. If there is enough interest, a second summer session will be scheduled.
School Contact Information
Jones Senior High School
Monica Ruffin, Assistant Principal
1378 Hwy 58 South, Trenton, NC 28504
(252) 448-2451