Kuna School District Driver's Education Program

Phillips Driving School has been contracted to provide driver's education for the students in the Kuna School District. Please CAREFULLY read the following information to enroll.

• Prior to registration, the student must apply for an Instruction Permit at the DMV. (See Instruction Permit information below). Keep your receipt from the DMV as proof. Tell the DMV clerk that your student will be going through Phillips Driving School. 
• To register, please go to Phillips Driving School and choose Register for Kuna School District. Please DO NOT make a credit card payment on the Phillips Driving School website; no refunds will be issued.  To avoid payment, please use coupon code: Funding 
• Please DO NOT apply for Advanced Opportunity/Fast Forward funding. The career counselor at KHS will take care of the Advanced Opportunity/Fast Forward application. 
• *****Please Note.*****  If you have used that funding for a class and didn't pass, you will have to pay out of pocket for a class before future funds are available to you. These are the funds policy.
• A mandatory orientation will be held each month before the class start time. Please plan to be there or your spot will be given to someone on the waiting list.

Class Time:

• Class sessions will be offered each month.
• Class is held online. The students who are enrolled will be given the login information at orientation.
• All sessions will be 3-4 weeks long.

Drive Time:

• Driving appointments will take place during non-school hours during that month's session. 
• You will choose and sign up for your driving time. Make sure in advance you are open and available for driving. You need to be free from dr. appointments, sports commitments etc on the days you sign up to drive. 

Class Tuition:

• Students who currently attend the Kuna School District will pay $325 cash or $330 with a card. If they are using the Advanced Opportunities Funds, (a.k.a. Fast Forward Funds), the student will only be required to pay $100 cash at orientation. DO NOT make a payment on the Phillips Driving School website; No refunds will be issued. To avoid making a payment, please use coupon code: Funding

About the Class:

• Students must complete all scheduled driving appointments and complete the online class in its entirety.
• Idaho state regulations do not allow for prearranged absences. Students who miss a driving appointment due to an illness or another emergency will need to provide a doctor's note.
• Each student will receive a minimum of 30 hours of class time, 6 hours of driving time, and 6 hours of observation.

• Verification of Compliance form/letter. Request this form from the front office of your student's high school. (during the summer the district office has them also). The letter of compliance must be dated within 60 days when you take it into the DMV. Home-schooled students will need their parent to sign an affidavit at the DMV.
• State Certified Birth Certificate (photocopy is not accepted)
• Qualifying photo (student activity card, yearbook photo or state identification card)
• Social Security Card (or just the number)
• A parent or legal guardian's ID. Guardian must provide court-ordered guardianship documents or Power of Attorney documents acceptable to the requirements of the Idaho Transportation Department.
• Must be able to advise the DMV where your student will be taking driver's education - such as Phillips Driving School

The DMV will mail the Instruction Permit to Phillips Driving School. You will receive a receipt for payment. Upon successful completion of the required 30 hours of coursework and the behind-the-wheel instruction, the permit will be given to the student so they can start driving with their parents/guardians.

Study Materials

• Signs: Colors and Meanings

• "Drive Right" Textbook

• Idaho Driver Manual

• Idaho State Practice Test

• Skills Testers

   

Safety Materials

• Idaho Teen Driving

• AAA Teen Driver Safety

• No Texting & Driving

   

Parent Information

• Idaho Parental Driving Requirements

• Parent Supervised Driving Program

DRIVER'S EDUCATION INSTRUCTORS NEEDED!

Kuna School District Driver's Education Program

North Star Driving Academy LLC  has been contracted to provide driver's education for the students in the Kuna School District. 

Kuna High School Driver's Education Class $325.00

Session 1:  The Driver’s Education course for Kuna High School will begin Monday, October 19th, 2026.  The cost is $100 when students apply $225 of their Advanced Opportunity Funds towards the course.  See more about Advanced Opportunity Funds below. The classroom portion will be entirely online.  If you are interested in your student participating in the program, please read the following below:  Enrollment is limited to 20 students.

This program is offered to Kuna High School Students as well as students in the surrounding area.  This course includes: 

• 30 hours of online class instruction
• 6 hours of behind the wheel instruction
• 6 hours of observation

PURCHASE A DRIVER’S PERMIT PRIOR TO REGISTERING

In order to purchase a permit, you will need to make an appointment with the ‍DMV.  ‍To make an appointment, click on this hyperlink: DMV.‍ ‍At your appointment, you will need to bring the following:

• Original birth certificate
• Photo ID ( school ID card is acceptable)
• Social Security Card
• Parent or Guardian must be present
• Verification of School Compliance (VOC).  The school office staff can help you with this.

When Registering for the Course:

Advanced Opportunities Funds are allocated to students ($4625.00) for Dual Credit courses, college course, overload courses, college exams, and driver’s education.

Should you choose to use Advanced Opportunities Funds, $225 will be subtracted from your overall allotment of money.  When the course is completed, the final grade will be posted on  the student’s transcripts.  If the course is not successfully completed, a hold on the Advanced Opportunities funds will be placed on the account until the course has been successfully completed.  If you currently have a hold on your AO Funds due to failing a course, your funds will be froze and you cannot use the funds for the driver’s education course.  If that is the case, your cost for this course will be $325.‍  ‍If you have any questions regarding your AO Funds status, please speak with your counselor.

If you want to apply Advanced Opportunity Funds towards the driver’s education course, type: AOFUNDS in the discount code section when completing payment. Only students who attend Kuna High School can request Advanced Opportunity Funds!!‍  ‍Students who have enrolled  for this driver’s education course and attend a school outside of Kuna High School cannot use Advanced Opportunity Funds. 

You will need to have purchased a permit and registered prior to October 12th, 2026.

A mandatory parent meeting will take place at Kuna High School on October 12th, 2026 at 6:00 pm. 

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Nick Schamber, call or text,  208-407-4297 or email northstardrivingacademy@gmail.com

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