Driver's Education

Why take Drivers Ed?

• This is state-certified and meets the requirements for Joshua’s Law.
• Many insurance companies offer a 10% discount for students that complete this course.  Please check with your car insurance provider.

More Information About the Course:

• Class meets every day (Monday-Friday) to complete the (30 hours) classroom portion of the course.
• The on-the-road portion (6 hours behind the wheel + 6 hours in-the-vehicle observation) will be scheduled after the classroom hours, based upon the student and instructor schedules.
• Students need to have their learner’s permit prior to entering the Drivers Ed vehicle.
• You may pick-up a Drivers Ed contract in the main office, or you may download from the link below.
• Cost of $345 covers 30 hours of classroom instruction and 6 hours of behind-the-wheel instruction.
• You may pay through MyPaymentsPlus (MPP) or with a check, money order, or cash.

When will the sessions be held this year?

•  Dates for each session are available on the Driver's Ed Contract (document below)
  • The 30 hours of classroom instruction will be held online.
  • the 6 hours of behind the wheel instruction will be scheduled by appointment.

Who Teaches Driver's Education?

• Dr. Steve Fairchild
  • email: stephen.fairchild@gcpsk12.org
• Ms. Sylvia Akers
  • email: sylvia.akers@gcpsk12.org

Helpful Links and Documents

Driver's Ed Contract (*required)

COVID-19 Driver's Ed Contract (*required)

Behind the Wheel Training Application

Georgia Driver's Education Grant Scholarship

Driver's Ed Online Course Registration

Defensive Driving

Please contact our Community School at 770-232-3339 for more information.

Free Adult English Classes at DHS

Coming Soon!

• For more information contact:
  • Maggie at 404– 840-6351 or via email at sammag01@yahoo.com
  • Or Maria at 678-712-9737 or via email at hcsmariagarcia@yahoo.com

Cornerstone Academic

Click here for more information about Cornerstone SAT and ACT classes and practice tests. (updated October 2020)

Thank you for considering Duluth High School to host your event.

We welcome renters as space becomes available among school events held in our theater, gymnasiums, cafeteria, classrooms, athletic fields and other school facilities.

Please request your facility rental using the link below. On this form you can include all your facility rental needs. You will get a response within 48 hours, during regular school days.

Facilities Rental Request

Facility Rental Fees

COVID19 Rental Expectations

The Duluth High Community School accepts payments in the form of cash, check, money order, and credit card (Visa or Master Card only).  An additional processing fee of $5.00 will be charged if paying with a credit card.  **Cash and credit card must be processed in person at the Community School Office during business hours in order to receive a receipt.

**Please note: all non-school groups must have a Certificate of Liability Insurance in the name of your organization for a minimum amount of $1,000,000 dollars in order to rent any GCPS facility**

DHS Community School Refund/Cancellation Form

DHS Community School Rescheduling Request

Theater

Capacity: 535

Football Field

Artificial turf

Largest seating capacity in GCPS

Gymnasium

Capacity: 

Classrooms

Capacity: Varies

And many more! See flyers at the bottom of this page for more information.