western high school 2019 2020 parking application...*$60.00 cash (no checks accepted) – in july...

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WESTERN HIGH SCHOOL 2019 – 2020 Parking Application

Student Driver’s Name:

Last First Middle

Student School ID #: Grade in 2019-20:

Home Phone # Emergency Contact #

Vehicle Make/Model:

Vehicle Year: Vehicle Color:

License Plate Number: State:

Student’s Driver’s License Number:

WHAT TO BRING:

Parent Signature Date Student Signature Date

OFFICIAL SCHOOL USE ONLY

*Registration Packet (6 pages)

*Graduation Information print-out from Virtual Counselor

*$60.00 CASH (No Checks Accepted) – In July 2019 or

receipt of e-store payment.

*Attach a copy of driver’s license

*Attach a copy of insurance card

*Attach a copy of the vehicles registration

An Unweighted 2.0 GPA is Mandatory. Applications for those under 2.0 will not be considered.

FRESHMEN AND SOPHOMORES ARE NOT ELLIGIBLE FOR DECALS.

It is your responsibility to photocopy all necessary items before you register. DECALS FOR JUNIORS WILL BE BASED UPON AVAILABILITY OF PARKING

SPACES.* APPLYING FOR AN APPLICATION DOES NOT GUARENTEE A DECAL*

(THIS INCLUDES DUAL ENROLLED/CERTIFCATION STUDENTS)

C NOTICE:

BY SIGNING BELOW, I UNDERSTAND THAT WESTERN HIGH SCHOOL AND THE SCHOOL BOARD OF BROWARD COUNTY ARE NOT

RESPONSIBLE FOR DAMAGE TO VEHICLES. VEHICLES WITH IMPROPER PARKING PERMITS, WILL RECEIVE DISCIPLINE ACTION. BY

SIGNING BELOW YOU ALSO AGREE TO ADHERE TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE 2019/2020 STUDENT PARKING & DRIVING

POLICIES. PLEASE NOTE: Parking on campus is a privilege, not a right .

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Student parking on the campus of WHS is limited to students having a valid permit on their vehicle.

Parking permits will be allotted to students on a space available basis (including dual enrolled

students). No checks will be accepted. CASH ONLY/ ONLINE PAYMENT WITH APPROVED

APPLICATION. 1. Students applying for a parking permit must provide a photocopy of the following:

❖ Proof of insurance

❖ Drivers license

❖ Vehicle registration

❖ Graduation Information from Virtual Counselor

2. All applications will require Three-School Days for processing. Additional requirements are as follows:

❖ All obligations paid in full

❖ Overall unweighted GPA of 2.0 or Higher

3. All vehicles must be in safe operating condition as set by the State of Florida.

4. Cars parked on campus must be registered with the school and display a current parking permit affixed to

the inside rear view mirror. The vehicle’s license plate must be visible at all times.

5. Parking permits are not transferable to another individual. No fraudulent use of parking permits will be

allowed. If violated, parking permit will be revoked.

6. All automobiles parked on school property are subject to search for just cause with the driver

present.

7. Students are not permitted to be in the parking lot between classes. Do not use your car to store

books or other materials.

8. Vehicles are to be operated in a safe and orderly manner. Speed limit on campus is 10 miles per hour. Any

reckless driving will cost you the privilege of parking on campus.

9. Loud stereos, radios, and faulty auto alarms will not be permitted and will result in parking permit to be

revoked.

10. Parking regulations will be strictly enforced. Suspension or revocation of parking privileges, suspension

from school may occur for violations of these parking regulations.

11. Due to the limited amount of parking spaces available, only one decal per household will be issued.

12. Students involved in duplicating decals (including the decal owner) will be subject to school consequences

including decal revocation.

13. The Broward County School System is not responsible for damages or loss to vehicles parked or

operated on school property.

*THE GATE WILL BE LOCKED DURING SCHOOL HOURS BETWEEN 7:40AM – 2:30PM DAILY*

Student Signature Date

Parent Signature Date

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W HS Parking Permit Application 2018-2019

PERM IT #

__________

(Office Use Only)

Name ______________________________Student # ____________________

Address_____________________________ City________________________

Home Phone _______________________ Cell ________________________

Drivers License # _________________________________________________

Year and Make of Vehicle________________________ Model____________

Color of Vehicle _______________________ Tag # _____________________

Insurance Name ________________________Policy # ___________________

I, hereby grant permission for my son/ daughter to drive a motor vehicle to Western High

School. I understand that his/ her parking privilege may be withdrawn and fined if he/ she

fails to abide by the parking regulations printed within this application.

____________________________________ _______________


____________________________________ _______________


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INFRACTIONS DI SCI PLINARY CONSEQUENCES

Improper Parking

• Restricted Area

• Incorrect Parking Space

• No Decal

1st Offense – Verbal Warning

2nd Offense - Driving Privilege revoked (1 week)

3rd Offense - Driving Privilege revoked (Remainder of the Year )

Driving Violation

• Leaving campus in vehicle without proper

authority

• Transporting unauthorized students off

campus

• Speeding, reckless driving (driving on

grass, jumping curbs, etc.)

1st Offense - Driving Privilege suspended (1 week)

2nd Offense - Driving Privilege suspended

(Remainder of the Year )

Use of Vehicle during school hours

• Loitering in/near vehicle

• Going to vehicle during school day without written permission from an administrator

1st Offense - Warning

2nd Offense - Driving Privilege suspended (1 week)

3rd Offense - Driving Privilege revoked (Remainder of the Year )

Attendance I ssues-I n addition to other disciplinar y action

• Unexcused tardies to school, tardies to

class, and/or check-ins

• Unexcused absences from school or

classes

3rd Offense - Driving Privilege suspended (1 week)

5th Offense - Driving Privilege suspended (2 weeks)

10th Offense - Driving Privilege revoked

(Remainder of the School Year )

Decal(s) will be confiscated and revoked (but not limited) to the following: duplication of decal, purchasing decals from another student, unauthorized use of staff decal. This may include future parking privileges.



Parking Disciplinar y Matr ix

* NO REFUND will be available if parking pr ivileges are r evoked as a r esult of disciplinar y consequences.

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W ESTERN HIGH SCHO O L DEPARTMENT OF SECURITY

ST UDENT PA RK I NG A ND DRI V I NG POL I CI ES 2019/2020 1. Your parking PERMIT will be issued by a Staff member only.

2. All students driving and parking on school property must hold a valid operator’ s license.

3. The speed limit on school grounds is 10 mph. All drivers will obey the speed limit and follow the proper

directions, signs, and indicated arrows on the roadway or loose parking privileges.

4. School Board Policy #5307: “The Board shall not be responsible for damages to automobiles or other vehicles

parked or operated on school property” . REPORT ANY DAM AGE IM M EDIATEL Y TO SECURI TY.

5. At no time may a student park in the faculty parking lot. (Disciplinary action will be taken)

6. Students are not permitted to sit in vehicles in the parking lot during the school day. (THIS INCL UDES

LUNCH PERIODS) No loitering in the parking lot is permitted. Your car is not a locker. If an item is left

in your vehicle, permission must be granted from your A dmi ni st r at or .

7. Parking on the grass or double parking is not permitted. It is considered illegal parking.

8. Valuables should not be left in vehicles. AL L VEHICL ES SHOUL D BE L OCK ED!

9. Student Vehicles may be subject to search if there are reasonable grounds to believe that drugs, alcohol,

stolen property, weapons, or other contraband might be present in that vehicle. Decal holders are responsible

for all items found in their vehicle. Decal will be revoked if contraband is found.

10. Parking permits are NOT TRANSFERABLE to another vehicle or another student. I f a decal i s f ound on

anot her vehi cl e, bot h par t i es l ose t hei r decal s and may f ace di sci pl i nar y act i on.

11. Students must use due care and respect for others in the operation of their vehicles.

12. Since the parking and operation of student vehicles on campus is a privilege, violations of any of the student

parking policies will result in the following in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct Book:

a. Security Citation

b. Violation Sticker (parent notified & decal suspended)

13. Students who do not maintain an unweighted 2.0 GPA, cut class, and/or have discipline problems are subject to

revocation of parking permit. Decals will be revoked if un-weighted GPA goes below 2.0 during the year.

14. All vehicles must park with their front facing the wheel stop (or may be ticketed for illegal parking). * NO

BACK ING IN!

15. Replacement/temporary permits should be taken care of before driving the vehicle to school.

16. When signing in late, you must park in the visitor lot, sign in at the office. Students may not park their vehicles

outside of the Student Lot.

17. Internal or External Suspension from school may result in driving privileges being suspended & r evoked.

18. If a new decal is needed, you must bring the old decal to Mr. Olafson.

19. The decal must be hanging from the rearview mirror.

20. Students who operate vehicles in an unsafe or reckless manner on school property, on the streets adjacent to the

school, around school buses, or while driving to and from school, may face disciplinary action.

21. Do not park any unauthorized area in the community at any time.

Parent Signature Date Student Signature Date

THIS FORM MUST BE SI GNED

Parking rules and all road regulations are strictly enforced. It is considered a privilege to park on campus. The administrative staff shall have the right to remove the parking permit of any student in violation of the above rules and regulations or for any serious school rule infraction. I understand these rules apply before, during and after school. Any violations are subject to disciplinary action.

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WESTERN HIGH SCHOOL—V EHI CL E PA RK I NG CONTRA CT Students: Please read each of the following statements and sign your initials on the line. By i ni ti al i ng on the line

beside each statement you recognize that you understand and will obey all parking regulations. Upon receiving

my parking permit, I, the undersigned, fully understand that:

Western High School does not assume responsibility for motor vehicles or their contents while operated or parked on school grounds.

I have read and will accept the consequences for driving/parking infractions & policies.

I will be parked in the student lot no later than 7:40 AM.

I am not to speed or drive recklessly on school grounds.

I am not to sit in my car or loiter around my car before, after, or during school hours.

During the school day, I am not to go to my vehicle or allow others to go to my vehicle (without written administrative approval).

I am not to leave school grounds during school hours without prior administrative approval.

I will not transport any unauthorized students off campus or I will lose my permit permanently.

I am not to bring alcoholic beverages, drugs, or weapons on school grounds in my vehicle.

I will not possess and/or use any tobacco products in or near my vehicle while on campus.

I will lock my vehicle while parked on school grounds.

I will display my parking decal at all times while on school property.

I must place my parking decal only on vehicles listed on my application or as authorized by the school.

I will not give or loan my parking decal to another person, understanding that I will lose my permit permanently.

I will only park in the Student Lot (south side of campus).

Internal or External Suspension from school may result in driving privileges being suspended or revoked.

I will not play music at a volume that may be found disruptive to the environment outside of my vehicle.

If my car is towed for being illegally parked, I will be responsible for the towing charges.

I know that, due to the limited amount of parking available, only one decal per household will be issued.

If I am involved with duplicating parking decals (including my own) I will be subject to school consequences including revocation.

Do not park any unauthorized area in the community at any time. (I.E. Flamingo Elm. The Church)

I REALIZE THAT DRIVING TO SCHOOL IS A PRIVILEGE, NOT A RIGHT. This privilege may be suspended or revoked if the above rules are not obeyed, or if my behavior at school indicates that I am not responsible enough to deserve this privilege. I agree to all terms and conditions outlined in this contract.

WAIVER OF SEARCH I understand that in order to maintain a reasonable and safe school environment, Western High School’ s Administration reserves the right to search and seize any property within the vehicle, which violates state law, school regulations, or may be harmful to any person.


Parent/Legal Guardian Signature Date

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

ANSWERS

WHO ISELIGIBLE TO PURCHA SE A PARKING

DECAL?

SENI ORS AND

JUNIORS.

IF IAM A SEN IOR, DUAL ENROLLED OR INDUSTRY CERTIFICATION STUDEN T, DOESIT GUARENTEE ME A

DECAL?

NO, UNFORTUNATELY, DUE TO LIMITED SPACE, BEING A SENI OR/DUAL ENROLLED OR CERTIFICATION

STUDENT DOES NOT GUARENTEE A PARKING DECAL. IT IS BASED ON

AVAILABILITY.

WHEN WILL THE APPLICATIONSBE

AVAILABLE?

MAY 20, 2019

STUD EN T PA RKING

FA Q’S 2019/2020

IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ!!!

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WHERE CAN I GET AN APPLICATION?

YOU CAN DOWNLOAD AN APPLICATION ONLINE AT w w w

.browardschools1.com/western

MAY I APPLY FOR A DECAL IF

NO. PARKING IS ONLY RESERVED FOR MY CHILD ISPARTICIPATING SENI ORS AND JUNIORS. IN AFTER SCH OOL ACTIVITIES

SUCH ASBAND, ATHLETICS OR CLUBS?

HOW MUCH DOESA DECAL COST?

$60.00- CASH OR

ONLINE PAYMENT AT w w w .browardschools1.com/western

WHO DO WE SUBM IT OUR

SUBM IT YOUR APPLICATION APPLICATION FOR REVIEW?

TO MR. OLAFSON WHO IS LOCATED IN Room 1301.

WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO MAKE A COPY

OF YOUR COMPLETED APPLICATION FOR YOUR RECORDS

HOW DO I KNOW IF I HAVE BEEN APPROVED?

Mr. Olafson WILL CONTACT YOU FROM CLASS OR A CALL HOME.

WHO APPROVESPARKING APPLICATION S?

ADMINI STRATI ON

(NOT GUIDANCE OR TEACHERS)

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UPON BEING APPROVED, HOW DO I PAY

FOR THE DECAL?

CASH PAYMENT OR

ONLINE RECEIPT

WHEN ISTHE LA ST DAY TO PURCHA SE A DECAL?

UNTIL THEY SELL OUT, AND THEY SELL OUT QUICKLY.

HOW MANY DECALSCAN I PURCHA SE?

1 PER HOUSEHOLD.

MAY I PARK ON CAMPUS WITHOUT A DECAL EVEN

THOUGH I PURCHA SED ONE?

NO. ONLY STUDENTS WHO HAVE A VI SI BLE AND CURRENT DECAL MAY

PARK IN THE STUDENT PARKING LOT.

WHAT IF I AM USIN G ANOTHER VEHICLE FROM MY HOUSEH OLD, MAY I USE MY

DECAL TO ENTER THE STUDEN T PARKING LOT?

YES. HOWEVER, EVERY HOUSEHOLD CAR MUST BE REGI STERED.

WHAT IF I DO NOT HAVE MY CAR AVAILABLE, MAY MY

FRIEND DRIVE ME TO SCH OOL AND USE MY

DECAL?

NO, BECAUSE THE SCHOOL DOES NOT HAVE DOCUMENTATION OF YOUR

FRIEND’S CAR.

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MAY I LEND MY FRIEND THE

NO. PARKING DECALS ARE NOT USE OF MY DECAL IF I AM TRANSFERRABLE AND THIS MAY RESULT

GOING TO BE ABSEN T FROM IN LOSI NG YOUR DECAL. SCH OOL?

MAY I PURCHA SE A DECAL IF

YES, BUT ONLY SENIORS AND JUNIORS ARE ELIGIBLE MY DUAL ENROLLED ELIGIBLE.

CLA SSES ARE AT NIGHT OR ON THE WEEKEND?

WHAT HAPPENSIF MY

IF YOUR APPLICATION IS INCOMPLETE, CHILD’SINCOMPLETE YOU WILL LOSE YOUR PLACEMENT OF

APPLICATION IS RETURNED? TIME WE RECEIVED YOUR

APPLICATION.

WHAT HAPPENSIF THE

A WAITING LI ST FOR SENI ORS

JJJUNIORS STUDEN T PARKING LOT AND JUNIORS WILL BE GENERATED.

IS FILLED?

STUDENTS ARE ONLY ALLOWED TO PARK IN THE STUDENT PARKING LOT.

WHEN I DRIVE BY, I NOTICE

EVEN THOUGH THERE ARE EMPTY THAT THERE ARE EMPTY SPACES, THEY HAVE BEEN ACCOUNTED SPA CES EVEN THOUGH FOR. SOM E STUDENTS MAYBE ABSENT

THERE ARE NO MORE DECALS OR AT THEIR DUAL ENROLLED CLASS. AVAILABLE. WHY?

DOESTHE SCH OOL PROVIDE

NO, DUE TO PARKING CONSTRAI NTS, TEMPORARY PARKING WE USUALLY SELL ALL PARKING

PERMITS? DECALS AND A WAITING LI ST IS GENERATED.

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IF I CANNOT PARK IN THE

NO. WE HAVE BEEN INSTRUCTED BY THE STUDEN T PARKING LOT, MAY NEARBY COMMUNIITES THAT STUDENTS

I PARK IN THE NEARBY ARE NOT ALLOWED TO PARK IN THEIR COMMUNITIESOR AREAS.

WAREHOUSES?

VIOLATORS ARE SUBJECTED HAVING THEIR CAR TOWED AT THE OWNER’S

EXPENSE.

IF I’M AN

UNDERCLASSM AN, MAY I SUBM IT AN APPLICATION?

I T I S RESERVED FO R SEN I O RS AND JUNIORS.

WHAT IF I PAY FOR A DECAL

YOU WILL RECEIVE A REFUND. WITHOUT SUBM ITTING AN

APPLICATION? A PAYMENT DOES NOT SECURE A PLACEMENT TO RECEIVE A DECAL OR

GUARENTEE ONE.

PL EA SE D O N O T PA Y FO R A D ECA L W I TH O U T RECEI VI N G A PPRO VA L .

WHAT TIME DO I NEED TO BE IN THE PARKING LOT?

YOU NEED TO BE IN THE PARKING LOT NO LATER THAN 7:40am. THE GATES WILL CLOSE PROMPTLY AT 7:45am.

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WHAT IF I’M LATE? ONCE STUDENTS HAVE BEEN SECURED IN CLASS, SECURI TY WILL RE-OPEN THE

GATE.

IF YOU ARRIVE LATE, YOUR DECAL WILL BE TAKEN FOR ADMINI STRATI ON

REVIEW.

WHAT TIME DOESTHE STUDEN T PARKING LOT

OPEN S?

IT OPENS @ 6:45am.

WHAT DO I DO IF MY DECAL

YOU WILL NEED TO SEE MR. OLAFSON IN ISCONFISCA TED BY DURING YOUR

SECURITY? LUNCHTIME TO FIND OUT THE STATUS OF THE DECAL.

THE STATUS OF YOUR DECAL WILL BE REVIEWED BY ADMINI STRATI ON.

WHY DOES IT TAKE SO LONG

THERE MAYBE A TIME WHERE SECURI TY FOR SECURITY TO OPEN THE IS CALLED TO PERFORM NECESSARY GATE WHEN I AM LEAVING DUTIES THAT MAY DELAY OPENING THE

OR ARRIVING? GATE.

THE GATES WILL BE OPENED AT SCHEDULED TIMES BEFORE AND AFTER

THE CLASS BELLS.

STUDENTS NEED TO LEAVE OR ARRIVE AT THEIR SCHEDULED TIME.

WHAT HAPPENSIF: YOUR DECAL WILL BE REVOKED AND

A DUPLICATE ISMADE OF MY DECAL?

THE STUDENT USI NG THE FAKE DECAL WILL LOSE ANY FUTURE PRIVILEGE OF PARKING IN THE STUDENT PARKING

I LEND MY DECAL TO MY LOT.

FRIEND TO GET TO SCH OOL? YOU ARE RESPONSI BLE FOR THE DECAL.

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ANY OTHER SUGGESTION S?

MONITOR YOUR ATTENDANCE AND G.P.A. VERY CA REFU L L Y.

DO NOT LEND OUT YOUR DECAL.

REA D TH E A PPL I CA TI O N A N D M A TRI X VERY CA REFU L L Y.

DO NOT TAKE ANY UNAUTHORIZED STUDENTS OFF CAMPUS.

DO NOT PARK IN THE TEACHER’S PARKING LOT OR ON THE GRASS AREAS.

YOUR PARENT MUST SIGN YOU OUT IF YOU WISH TO LEAVE EARLY.

BE MINDFUL OF WHO YOU ALLOW IN YOUR VEHICLE. ULTIMATELY YOU ARE

RESPONSI BLE.

WHERE CAN I GET MORE INFORMATION REGARDING

STUDEN T PARKING?

YOU CAN REFER TO THE STUDENT PARKING APPLICATION AND SCHOOL

BOARD POLICY

5307.

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WESTERN HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT

PARKING

PLEA SE REVIEW THE TIMELINE:

M AY 20

APPLICATION WILL BE AVAILABLE ONLINE.

May 21

SENIORS ONLY: APPLICATION SUBM ISSION FOR REVIEW.

NO PAYMENT ACCEPTED AT THISTIME.

May 23

APPROVED STUDENTS WILL BE

INDIVIDUALLY CALLED TO RECEIVE

NOTIFICATION OF ELIGIBILITY TO PURCHA SE

A DECAL.

MAY 24

JUNIORS MAY SUBMIT APPLICATIONS FOR REVIEW.

NO PAYMENT ACCEPTED PRIOR TO REVIEW.

MAY 28

JUNIOR APPLICANTS NOTIFIED

INDIVIDUALLY. APPLICATION PROCESS

CLOSES FOR SUMMER BREAK.

July 1, ACCEPTING APPROVED APPLICATION &

PAYMENT OPENS.

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PURCHASING A SPECIFIC SPOT

• Purchasing your individual space is a separate transaction.

• The senior class conducts the sale of specific spots and their selection.

• When they will allow students to pick their spots has yet to be determined.

• It is not required to purchase a specific spot.

• Those who do not purchase their own spot will be assigned a spot at no charge.

• Check the website www.browardschools1.com/western for information about personal

spots.

• You must have receipt of payment before you pick your spot.

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