- West Delaware High School students must be at least 14 years old, entering 9th grade in the fall of the 2026-2027 school year to register for driver education.
- School Permits: If you plan to get a school permit, you must be 14 years old, completed 8th grade and entering 9th grade in the fall of the 2026-2027, have an instruction permit for at least six months, completed a driver education course, have a clean driving record for at least six consecutive months immediately before applying for the school permit, and must live one mile or more from the school, unless a special need exists or the student lives or works on a farm.
- 24 students are allowed per session. Older students will be given first priority. Late registration forms will be put on a waiting list.
- If there are not enough students enrolled to hold two sessions, the sessions will be combined into one session (dates TBD).
- All students must have and present to their instructor a valid instruction permit on the first day of class and prior to each drive.
- If a student does not have a valid instruction permit, he/she cannot be in the course…NO EXCEPTIONS.
- The maximum number of classroom/driving absences is three. Do not plan a vacation or employment where you will miss over three sessions. All missed sessions must be made up.
- The fee for the Driver Education course is $375 for West Delaware students and $475 for Non-West Delaware Students. A $50.00 non-refundable deposit is due with the registration form (unless you qualify for free lunches). The balance is due by the 1st day of class. Forms must be returned to the High School Office at 605 New Street, Manchester, IA 52057 by Friday, March 20, 2026.
- If your student qualifies for free or reduced lunches please note the following: Free qualifies for full waiver and reduced qualifies for partial waiver (cost would be $140.00). If you qualify for free, a deposit is not required.
West Delaware Driver Education Registration
February 13, 2026