Sarasota Military Academy Driver's Education Programs

General Information

Student must be 15 years old by the beginning of the Class. The credited driver's education course will be offered two times during the year. The next credit course will begin in February. Classroom training is held on Tuesdays and Thursdays for 90 minutes each day directly after school at SMA.

    1. REQUIREMENTS:
      1. Student must complete the 4 hour Drug, Alcohol, Traffic Education Course.
      2. Student must have in their possession a Learner's License by the end of the 1st week of class.
      3. No Sandals (closed toe, closed heel shoes only), No hats, No Food. Cell phones or Ipods must be turned off during driving instruction.
      4. Enroll through the Guidance Office.

    2. THE .5 CREDIT AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM WILL PROVIDE:
      1. Academic Credit and Grade.
      2. 30 Hours of Classroom instruction.
      3. 6 Hours of Behind the Wheel instruction.
      4. Preparation for the State of Florida road test.
      5. Upon completion - each student will receive an insurance certificate for the purpose of insurance discounts.

    3. THE NON-CREDIT AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM WILL PROVIDE:
      1. 6 Hours of Classroom instruction.
      2. Approximately 8 driving sessions after school over a 2 1/2 week period OR 6 Saturday sessions.
      3. 6 Hours of Observation.
      4. Preparation for the State of Florida road test.
      5. Upon completion - each student will receive an insurance certificate for the purpose of insurance discounts.
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    5. SUMMER SCHOOL PROGRAM:


      FREE COUNTY PROGRAM!

      1. Offered during summer break (two sessions Monday through Thursday).
      2. Offered at 4 High Schools with 2 - 12 day sessions.
      3. Must attend Mandatory Orientation.
      4. Driving times assigned at Orientation.
      5. Each student assigned a 90 minute driving time between 8:00 - 4:00 (ending).
      6. 6 Hours of Behind the Wheel instruction only.
      7. Preparation for the State of Florida road test.
      8. Upon completion - each student will receive an insurance certificate for the purpose of insurance discounts.
Note: failure to complete required hours of instruction will result in no certificate being issued.

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Contact us:
E-mail: aults@verizon.net
Phone: (941) 355-4202
Fax: (941) 473-2110