Driver's Education

Billings Public Schools is pleased to offer Drivers Education throughout the school year and during the summer. Although Traffic Education is not a school requirement, it is a requirement of the Montanan Motor Vehicle Division for students who wish to obtain their driver's license prior to the age of 16. The BPS Drivers Education program strives to provide teen drivers with a foundation that will instill safety, caution and a basic understanding of the laws that govern driving. Driving, like any other learned skill takes hours and hours of practice. Drivers Education provides a base of skills and knowledge on which students build by practicing with their parents in order to become proficient drivers.

The BPS Drivers Education program consists of at least 60 hours of structured learning experiences. At least 6 hours will be behind the wheel and 6 hours will be in-car observation of another driver. The driving hours are outside of class time.

Students must be 14 1/2 years old by the first day of the course and must currently be in grades 9-12. 8th grade students are not eligible to take Drivers Ed until the summer session before they start 9th grade.

Students are allowed up to 3 absences but those absences must be made up at a time scheduled by the instructor. Missing more than 3 days or failure to attend the make-up class results in failure of the entire course.

INFORMATION FOR THE UPCOMING 2023-2024 SCHOOL YEAR SESSIONS IS BELOW.

Upcoming Sessions

FALL 2023

FALL 2023 SESSION

Fall 2023 Session - Sept 11, 2023 - Nov. 7, 2023 All dates subject to change

In order to register for the fall 2023 session students must be born on or before March 11, 2009 and be enrolled in grades 9-12 for the 2023-2024 school year.

Registration dates: 8:00am August 16, 2023 through 3:00pm August 23, 2023.

After registration closes. a random drawing will be held to fill the available spots.

The fee for Drivers Ed is $320.00

Payment deadline - Once a student/parent has been notified that their name was drawn for a class, they will have until Friday Sept. 1, 2023 at 12:00pm to pay.

If payment is not received by 12:00pm Friday Sept. 1, 2023, students will be dropped from the class and their spot given to the next name drawn.

Classes will meet 3 or 4 days a week (days to be determined)after school from 3:15pm - 5:15pm.

Students will drive with a partner 6 times outside of class time, which could be before school, after school, and on weekends. Drives will be scheduled by the instructor.

IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO TAKE THE FALL SESSION OF DRIVERS EDUCATION IF STUDENTS ARE INVOLVED IN AN EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITY WHICH MEETS AFTER SCHOOL DURING THAT TIME.

WINTER 2023-2024

WINTER SESSION 2023-2024

Winter 2023-2024 Session - Nov. 27, 2023 through Jan. 30, 2024 All dates subject to change

In order to register for the winter 2023-2024 session students must be born on or before May 27, 2009 and be enrolled in grades 9-12 for the 2023-2024 school year.

Registration dates: 8:00am October 24, 2023 through 3:00pm October 31, 2023.

After registration closes. a random drawing will be held to fill the available spots.

The fee for Drivers Ed is $320.00

Payment deadline - Once a student/parent has been notified that their name was drawn for a class, they will have until Friday Nov. 10, 2023 at 12:00pm to pay.

If payment is not received by 12:00pm Friday Nov. 10, 2023, students will be dropped from the class and their spot given to the next name drawn.

Classes will meet 3 or 4 days a week (days to be determined)after school from 3:15pm - 5:15pm.

Students will drive with a partner 6 times outside of class time, which could be before school, after school, and on weekends. Drives will be scheduled by the instructor.

IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO TAKE THE WINTER SESSION OF DRIVERS EDUCATION IF STUDENTS ARE INVOLVED IN AN EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITY WHICH MEETS AFTER SCHOOL DURING THAT TIME!

SPRING 2024

SPRING 2024 SESSION

Spring 2024 Session - Feb. 26, 2024 through Apr. 25, 2024 All dates subject to change

In order to register for the spring 2024 session students must be born on or before Aug. 26, 2009 and be enrolled in grades 9-12 for the 2023-2024 school year.

Registration dates: 8:00am January 22, 2024 through 3:00pm January 29, 2024.

After registration closes. a random drawing will be held to fill the available spots.

The fee for Drivers Ed is $320.00

Payment deadline - Once a student/parent has been notified that their name was drawn for a class, they will have until Tuesday Feb. 6, 2024 at 12:00pm to pay.

If payment is not received by 12:00pm Tuesday Feb 6, 2024, students will be dropped from the class and their spot given to the next name drawn.

Classes will meet 3 or 4 days a week (days to be determined)after school from 3:15pm - 5:15pm.

Students will drive with a partner 6 times outside of class time, which could be before school, after school, and on weekends. Drives will be scheduled by the instructor.

IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO TAKE THE SPRING SESSION OF DRIVERS EDUCATION IF STUDENTS ARE INVOLVED IN AN EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITY WHICH MEETS AFTER SCHOOL DURING THAT TIME!

Registration for Winter Session will begin Oct 24th.

Senior High Fall registration linkPayment link will open after names are drawn on Nov 1st

SENIOR HIGH Payment LINK for BPS studentsSENIOR HIGH GUEST PAYMENT LINK

Registration for Winter Session will begin Oct 24th.

skyview fall registration linkPayment Link will open after names are drawn on Nov 1st

SKYVIEW HIGH PAYMENT LINK FOR BPS STUDENTS

SKYVIEW HIGH GUEST PAYMENT LINK

Registration for Winter Session will begin Oct 24th.

West high fall registration link

Payment link will open after names are drawn on Nov 1st

WEST HIGH PAYMENT LINK FOR BPS STUDENTS

WEST HIGH GUEST PAYMENT LINK