Driver's Education
To be eligible for Driver’s Education, the student must be 14 ½ years of age at the time of registration in order to take the class. Students must be currently enrolled at either Orange High School, Cedar Ridge High School, or Partnership Academy.
Students Must Register Directly
The enrollment form in the next section of this web page is only for students.
No parent or guardian may register a student for Driver's Education.
Every student must use their Orange County Schools student email to register for Driver's Education.
Questions or Concerns?
You may contact OCS Driver’s Education Coordinator, Mr. Buddy Hartley, at: buddy.hartley@orange.k12.nc.us
2025-2026 Sessions
Enrollment & Registration for the online class portion of 2025-2026 Driver's Ed Sessions will begin on Mondays at 8:00 (am) and the registration window will close on Fridays at 11:59 (pm). Early or late registration will not be accepted.
There are four sessions for the 2025-2026 School Year. Students may only choose one class to attend, and only students (using their student email address) are permitted to register.
Session 1 Registration: September 15-19
Session 1 Classes: September 29 - October 17
Session 2 Registration: November 17-21
Session 2 Classes: December 1 - December 19
Session 3 Registration: January 5-9 (2026)
Session 3 Classes: January 26 - February 13 (2026)
Session 4 Registration: April 27 - May 1 (2026)
Session 4 Classes: May 11 - June 1 (2026)
Reminder to Parents and Guardians:
Students must use their Orange County Schools student email address to sign up.
Student & Parent Resources for Driver Education & Safety Information
- NC Division of Motor Vehicles Information
- The NC DMV provides detailed information on all driver and vehicle rules, regulations and services, including office locations for obtaining driver licenses and permits.
- NC Department of Transportation
- The NCDOT provides a resource for maps & publications, travel information, road conditions and traffic cameras.
- NC Governor’s Highway Safety Program
- The NCGHSP provides information on law enforcement public safety campaigns such as, “Click it or Ticket” and “Booze It and Lose It.”
- NC Department of Insurance
- This website provides a consumer guide to insurance services and safe driver incentives for North Carolina residents.
- National Road Safety Foundation, Inc.
- This is a non-profit agency that promotes driver competence through public awareness. The NRSF provides safety tips for car safety, teenage drivers and impaired, drowsy and aggressive driving.
- US Department of Transportation
- The USDT provides information on national safety issues, domestic and foreign travel procedures and nationwide road conditions.
- Insurance Institute for Highway Safety
- This non-profit, scientific, educational organization provides current crash test results, safety feature reviews, vehicle ratings and safety laws & regulations.
- National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- NHTSA is a national organization whose mission is to save lives, prevent injuries and reduce vehicle related crashes.
- National Transportation Safety Board
- NTSB is a national organization that provides publications, recommendations and safety alerts.
- NC Driver Traffic Safety Education Association
- NCDTSEA is the professional organization which represents traffic safety educators in North Carolina.