Alexander County Schools offer 5 to 7 classes per year based on student needs.  Behind-the-wheel driving is scheduled after school, weekends, holidays, and  summers. Classes are currently online and the cost is $65.00.  

To be eligible for the class, the student must be 14 1/2 years old prior to the date of the class. The student must be attending a public, private, or homeschool within Alexander County and be in the 9th grade or higher.

Dates for Driver's Education classes:

January 17, 2023 - Online registration - the registration link will be emailed to all ACHS and AEC students. The class will max out at 80 students.

January 25th -First day of online class

February 8 - Last day of online class

Dates for the DMV eye exams, forms and payments will be announced.

February 28, 2023 -  the registration link will be emailed to all ACHS and AEC students. The class will max out at 80 students.  

March 7 - First day of online class

March 21 - Last day of online class

Date for the DMV eye exam, forms and payments will be announced.

If you are a parent of a student that attends a homeschool or a private or Christian school, please contact Steve Absher at sabsher@alexander.k12.nc.us.  

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