Portside Driving School Contract - Enrollment Options - Online Classroom & Behind-the-Wheel

Sep 29, 2026

Portside Driving School enrollment guide outlining Driver’s Education options, including online classroom instruction, the Bay Port summer school classroom route, and Portside behind-the-wheel scheduling regardless of classroom location. It explains new starting ages, eligibility rules for the instruction permit, and the enrollment workflow: review and submit the signed contract, choose payment methods by mail, Venmo, or credit card, then receive course start instructions and required application forms. It also covers permit testing preparation, required documents, lesson scheduling limits, and online profile setup.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryResearch & Report

FormatPDF

Pages4

Reading Time10 min

AccessFree to download

Enrollment Options

Portside Online Class

Bay Port Summer School Class

Portside Behind-the-Wheel Only

New Age Options

Steps to Enroll

Review and Complete the Contract

Submit the Signed Contract

Payment Options

After Receiving Your Signed Contract and Payment

Student Preparation and Testing

Study Materials

Taking the Instruction Permit Test

After Passing the Test

Lesson Scheduling and Online Profile

Online Scheduling Profile

Scheduling Behind-the-Wheel Lessons

Contract Information

Online Classroom & Behind-the-Wheel Driving For more info: Enrollment Options 1. Portside Online Class: Students can complete the classroom portion of Driver 's Education online. This option is ideal for those who prefer online learning over the traditional 3-week classroom setting offered during the summer. Completing the course online allows students to obtain their instruction permit at age 15. 2. Bay Port Summer School Class: Driver 's Education is also available through Bay Port summer school. Information about this option is released in January, with registration starting in February. To be eligible for the driving portion at Bay Port, students must turn 16 on or before December 31 of that year. Students enrolled in the Bay Port Driver 's Ed driving portion cannot get their instruction permit until they turn 15 ½. 3. Portside Behind-the-Wheel Only: Regardless of where the student takes the classroom portion of Drivers Ed, students can take the driving portion at Portside and get their instruction permit at age 15 New Students can now begin the online Driver's Education course at age 14 and obtain their Instruction Permit at age 15. Information about the Wisconsin State Grant Program for income-eligible families is available on our website. Get in Touch Have questions? We’d be happy to help! Owned and operated by Bay Port Drivers Education Instructors Mike Simoens, Gary Simoens & Harvey Knutson 920-366-5010 [www.PortSideDrivingSchool.com](www.PortSideDrivingSchool.com)[ ](www.PortSideDrivingSchool.com) [msimoens10@gmail.com](msimoens10@gmail.com) Steps to Enroll 1. Review and complete the Portside Driving School contract 2. Submit the Signed Contract Using One of the Following Options: - Mail: Download, print and mail the attached signed contract to 2336 Hidden Winds Lane Green Bay, WI 54303 - Email: Download and email the signed contract [to:](to: msimoens10@gmail.com)[ msimoens10@gmail.com](to: msimoens10@gmail.com) [-](- Text: Download and send a picture of the signed contract to: 920-366-5010)[ Text:](- Text: Download and send a picture of the signed contract to: 920-366-5010)[ Download and send a picture of the signed contract to: 920-366-5010](- Text: Download and send a picture of the signed contract to: 920-366-5010) [3.](3. Payment Options:)[ Payment Options:](3. Payment Options:) - Mail Check to: Portside Driving School, 2336 Hidden Winds Lane Green Bay, WI 54303 - Venmo: Send payment to @Mike-Simoens ( Note: Do not select ‘ Purchase Protection’ as you will incur a 2.4% convenience fee) - Credit Card: Pay through our website ( Please note: All credit card transactions include a 3% convenience fee) 4. After Receiving Your Signed Contract and Payment: We will send you: - Information on how to start the online courses (if taking the online course) - A signed instruction permit application form Note: Students must be enrolled in a driving program to take the instruction permit test. 5. Student Preparation: - Study the Wisconsin Motorist Handbook. - Complete practice tests available on our website. 6. Taking the Instruction Permit Test: When the student turns 15, visit the Department of Motor Vehicles ( DMV) to take the test. No appointment is needed. Be sure to bring: - A parent or guardian - The application form provided by us - A birth certiﬁcate (Hospital or baptismal certiﬁcates are not accepted) - A Social Security card - The current fee for a temporary license ($35) 7. After Passing the Instruction Permit Test: The student may begin driving with a parent or guardian. 8. Online Scheduling Proﬁle: Once registered, you’ll receive an email with instructions on how to set up an online proﬁle for lesson scheduling. Once you receive your instruction permit, set up your online proﬁle to start scheduling lessons. Lessons are available after school, evenings, weekends, and weekdays when there is no school. Lessons are also available dur

FAQs

What documents are required to take the instruction permit test?

Visit the Department of Motor Vehicles when the student turns 15 and bring a parent or guardian, the provided application form, a birth certificate (hospital or baptismal certificates are not accepted), a Social Security card, and the current fee for a temporary license ($35).

Sep 29, 2026

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