This website can be automatically translated into Spanish. Top right-hand side.
Este sitio puede traducirse automaticamente al Espanol; labo superior derecho.
LOCATED: Minns' Law building, North from Bissonnet St and South from US-59. Use South entrance (in case of rain use Main entrance under pavilion.) Use Door Ringer on office door for immediate communication.
"Always striving to learn ways to better serve you!"
Only one of three schools in the Houston area that do in-person classroom. Our classes include both classroom and driving with additional drives for less money that most schools charge using the online program.
TEEN CLASSES FOR THURSDAY, 23 July 2026 7 PM are cancelled tonight due to extreme rain, possible thunderstorms, and possible flooding. We will see you all tomorrow the weather is supposed to be hot and dry.
Past students who have not completed classes or Road Test will recieve test messages reflecting status of their program. If you have turned 18 need to renew permit and complete the class, reenstate to complete the class if passed the contract date or take the Adult Permit Class instead.
9119 S Gessner Rd, Ste 119 Houston, Texas 77074
Email: sharpstowndriving@yahoo.com
Normal office hours: Monday - Friday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
(Except 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month 10a.m to 4 p.m.)
During school year Teen Classes: 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Summer Classes: 11 a.m. - 1 pm or 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Normal Driving hours Monday - Friday: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Adult Permit Class (Saturday/bi-monthly): 8:25 a.m. to 4 p.m.
(Twice a month on scheduled Saturdays once in English and in Spanish)
(Clases Teoricos para Adultos una vez por mez un Sabado)
Saturdays, Sundays, holidays, and other times as scheduled by appointment
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We offer In-classroom and In-car classes for both teens and adults.
Register & pay early to recieve discounted price; ask about our buddy system.
Choose from the Menu (left hand side top):
Home: Basis information and updates on classes and weather
We Dare to be Different: extras we offer
Teen Classroom & Driving Info: Complete information
Adult Classroom & Driving Info: Complete information
Authorized DPS Road Test Infomation
On-Line vs In-class Info: Why we don't recommend online classes
Safety & Well Being Statement: Full transparency we have cameras in the parking lot, the building,
inside and outside of the vehicle
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Teen Classroom and Driving Information
TEEN DRIVERS ED SCHEDULE
Summer Classes are either at 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. or 7-9 p.m.
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Summer II AM 2026 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Summer II PM 2026 7-9 p.m.
22 July - 7 August 2026
Fall + Winter Schedule will be posted by 1 August 2026
IMPORTANT NOTES:
Remember:
1. Your Verification of Enrollment (VOE), if student is less than 18 years of age. expires 30 days from date issued, with the exception of Summer which must be obtained no earlier than the last week of the last day of school. It must include the campus/school name and campus/school number on top.
2. Students may not start the driving portion if there is a pending balance due or more than 2 days have been missed/failed.
3. If you cannot make it to an agreed drive time, you must call within 24 hours before scheduled drive time to avoid a
$ 20.00 no show fee. You cannot drive until the no show fee has been paid.
4. We accept Cash, Zelle, Money Order, and Credit Card. There will be a 4% credit card charge.
- a $50 admin fee is kept in an event of withdrawal, non-attendance, or cancellation of contract. Balance to refund is prorated.
5. If you child has a learning disability or special situation, please be honest with us to know how to better serve you.
State of Texas requires are 24 hours of classroom and 14 hours in the car: 7 driving and 7 observation hours. We actually offer more than the state minumim for our standard price. Anyone from 15 to 24 years of age may take this course.
FOR SUMMER II CLASSES sign up before 10th of July and get the 2023 price of $ 390
Regular Price is $460 (choose in advance what package you desire)
Our Special Price Package "A" (early bird price) is $399 if Paid in Full (PIF) prior to 1st day of class.
Pay Package "B"....................................................$ 425 if PIF after 1st day.
$25 extra per each month not paid in full.
Ask about our specials and buddy programs.
If you don't pay by accepted plan date, total price to go to the next plan.
Note: a 4% cost is added to all credit card transactions. Recommend cash, zelle or cash app.
Certificate for driving permit cannot be given until all fees are PIF (paid in full).
By law, Road Test is a separate cost and is not included in teen package. Top of class are free or discounted. Please check out "Road Test information" on menu
We offer incentives and prizes and teach in an unique manner!
1. After the third day of class, students will take the written permit test, so they can go to the DPS to get their driving permit. We will assist with paperwork and appointment. We strongly recommend teens DO NOT drive with their parents or adults until after they have driven with the driving school. Teens have 90 days to complete classroom hours from start date or will have to pay a reinstatement fee.
2. 14 hours In- Car: Minimum state requirement is 7 hours driving and 7 hours observation. When available we drive before and after classroom hours, on weekends and most holidays. Option is given to hold last lesson as a review lesson before probation period ends. There is no cost for observation hours. Students with a grade average of 95 or above get once a month free lessons until LOFS date, upon school availability.
3. If you owe money or have missed classes, you may have to wait to get your driving permit or drive hours. We have six months to complete driving. We strive to complete driving within 60 days of the last classroom date. Driving must be completed within 6 months, or you may have to pay a reinstatement fee. If you turn 18 years of age, driving must be done prior and road test must be done on their birthday or they will have to go renew permit to complete the program.
1.Teens are to drive with their parents/guardian/authorized adults and fill out a 30-hour log. Log no more than two hours per day, driving both day and nighttime. Daytime is before 6 p.m. and nighttime is after 6 p.m. (If not yet 18 years of age.) Please don't drive with them until after they drive with us.
2. Person driving the student must have a valid driver's license, must be over 21 of age, and have at least 1 year experince driving.
3. Additionally, prior to taking the Road Test at the end of their probation period they must see the two hour Teen Impact video (must be done on desktop (PC) or laptop computer) and print out the certificate within 90 days of taking the Road Test. (If you need help ask us.)
4. Parent Reminders:
Attendance: Have your child here on time for class.
Fee Due: To get discount, must pay by due date (have a 3 grace period) Unless you setup payment plan.
Learners Permit: Cannot obtain DPS Learners Certificate until class fee is paid in full and VOE is received. Once you get your permit immediately parents together with student submit the availability form to drive, put all times available to drive Sunday thru Saturday. (If student is working; request from employer for same days off for three weeks to schedule your drives)
Classroom: Cannot miss more than 4 days of class. Any days missed must be made up within 90 of end of classroom; Miss 5 days or more/does not complete with 90 days a $75 reestatement fee is due.
Driving: Please bring driving permit, eyewear if required, tennis, or shoes, cells in pocket or console. Must cancel within 24 hours of drive time to not be charge a no-show fee. We strive to get the drives started as soon as possible, within 3 weeks of classroom ending or obtaining your permit. You have six months to complete all drive times or you may be charge a $75 reenstatement fee. If over 18 years old or later, will do asap. CANNOT DRIVE IF YOU OWE MONEY OR HAVE MISSED MORE THAN 3 CLASSES AND NOT MADE THEM UP.
Important: At the end of driving, we will provide a completion certificate to students/parents; it's your responsibility to let us know if you want to take the Road Test with us or DPS. DO NOT let your permit expire. If students fails successfully to complete all classroom and driving hours, this school is required to contact DPS and cancel the learner's permit.