2024 Summer School Driver Education Information
The 2024 Summer School Driver Education program is a blended model providing both online instruction and behind the wheel driving. Upon completion of the online component by the due date, students are eligible for 6 hours of behind-the-wheel instruction with the Florida Safety Council. If more students apply than space available in the course, random selection will take place.
Course #: 1900310
Course Credit: .5 with a grade of Pass/Fail
Applications are now being accepted for the 2024 Summer School Driver Education program. The blended program includes self-paced, online instruction and behind-the-wheel driving. Students must have their learner's permit to apply. Applications are due by April 12, 2024.
Register online by April 12.*
* Please note - only students can submit an application by using their school account
Prerequisites:
- Students must have a valid learner’s permit or driver’s license to apply for the program.
- Students must be eligible for high school enrollment for the 2024-2025 school year and must not have graduated.
Application and Notification: Students must complete the application by logging into their SCPS school account. Please note - parents may not register for the students. Students will be notified of their status in the course through their school email account.
Online Component
One component of the course is self-paced, online instruction done at home. This is condensed and students must be able to commit to 2-3 hours per day during the session to complete this component.
Students may apply for one of the following sessions:
- Session 1: June 3-13 with completion by June 13
OR
- Session 2: June 17-27 with completion by June 27
Behind-the-Wheel Instruction
Students that successfully complete the online instruction by the due date are then eligible for three 2-hour sessions with the Florida Safety Council. This instruction must be completed by August 11, 2024. Upon successful completion of the entire course, students will be issued a certificate of completion that some insurance companies may accept for a reduced rate. The certificate does not waive the driving test administered by the Department of Motor Vehicles.
The Florida Safety Council is located at 7800 S. US Highway 17-92 in Casselberry. Transportation is not provided. Lessons are offered seven days a week. The Florida Safety Council will contact the parent, listed on the application, once they have been notified that the student has completed the online component. It is imperative that the correct contact information is listed on the application.
Florida Safety Council (FSC) Policies
Rescheduling
Students are not allowed to reschedule or cancel lessons. Lessons can only be rescheduled or canceled by a parent or legal guardian who is required to contact the Florida Safety Council (FSC) at least 24 hours in advance of any scheduled lesson. Rescheduling or cancellations are only allowed Monday through Friday, 8 am to 4 pm.
Any requests to reschedule or cancel a lesson must be with at least twenty-four (24) hours prior notice or will result in a $100.00 rescheduling or cancellation fee. Each student will be allowed one (1) reschedule or cancellation during their eligibility. FSC may reschedule or cancel lessons at their discretion due to severe weather conditions. FSC will make accommodations for rescheduling or canceling at no fee when presented with a reasonable explanation. The Florida Safety Council reserves the right to make exceptions on a case-by-case basis.
Footwear
All students are required to wear closed-toed shoes. Flip-flops and croc footwear are not allowed.
Any student reporting for a lesson with inappropriate footwear will require the student to be rescheduled, and a payment of a $100.00 rescheduling fee will be imposed.
Students Florida Driver Learner's Permit
All students must report for each lesson with their valid Florida Driver Learner's Permit and must abide by any restrictions listed on the Learner’s Permit. This may include the need for corrective lenses.
Any student reporting for a lesson without abiding by the above-mentioned restrictions will be required to reschedule and pay the $100.00 rescheduling fee.
No Show
If a student is a no-show for their lesson, their eligibility to participate in FSC Behind the Wheel Driver’s Ed Program will be forfeited along with any remaining scheduled lessons.
Lesson Scheduling and Confirmation
The parent of a student that is qualified to take the FSC Behind the Wheel driving lessons will be called twice (2-times) to schedule their training. After the second call, no other attempts will be made.