11530 Beatties Ford Road Huntersville, NC 28078 (980) 343-5988 Hopewell High School Student Parking Contract and Vehicle Registration School Year 2013-2014 Parking by students on the campus of Hopewell High School is a privilege, not a right; and in consideration thereof, students must abide by following terms and conditions. Student and parent must initial each term of the contract. - Student must be considered a Sophomore, Junior or Senior at the beginning of the 20132014 school year. (____/____) *Student/Parent - Student may purchase a parking permit if he/she is a licensed, driving Sophomore Junior or Senior, for person’s vehicle only. (____/____) *Student/Parent - Student who purchases or attempts to purchase a permit for another student will have his/her permit revoked and face disciplinary action.(____/____) *Student/Parent - Student must have a minimum 2.0 G.P.A., based upon the last completed school Semester (half year). (____/____) *Student/Parent - Student must have no outstanding school financial obligations.(___/___)*Studt/Parent - Student must not have been suspended (ISS/OSS) during the last completed semester. (____/____) *Student/Parent - Parking permits are non-transferable. (____/____) *Student/Parent - Parking permits cost $25. (____/____) *Student/Parent - Registered Hopewell High School parking permit must be attached in the lower left hand corner of the vehicle windshield. (____/____) *Student/Parent - Parking is permitted only in numbered parking spaces. Illegally parked cars and those without permits will be fined $10 for each offense and/or be subject to being booted with a fine of $50, or towed from campus AT OWNER’S EXPENSE. (____/____) *Student/Parent - Cars parked in areas off Hopewell campus are subject to towing by property owners. (____/____) *Student/Parent - Driving across grass/dirt areas is a $35 fine and parking permit will be permanently revoked. (____/____) *Student/Parent - Student agrees to obey all state and local motor vehicle laws. (____/____) *Student/Parent - Student understands that he/she must be wearing a seat belt when operating or riding in a vehicle on school grounds. Failure to wear a seat belt will result in: 1. First offense – Written warning 2. Second offense – Loss of parking privileges for 1 week 3. Third offense – Loss of parking privileges for 2 weeks 4. Fourth offense – Loss of parking privileges for one month 5. Fifth offense – Permanent revocation of parking permit (____/____) *Student/Parent -If student parks a vehicle without displaying a sticker in his or her assigned space, the student must obtain a temporary parking pass from Colonel Puckett or he or she will receive a parking ticket. -If a student receives a parking ticket for any reason, he or she has one week to protest/appeal the ticket before it becomes final. Discipline Issues - Student understands that, whether he/she is the driver or the passenger in a car and in possession of a parking permit, leaving campus without permission will result in the following consequences: 1. First offense – One day OSS and 30-day suspension of parking permit 2. Second offense – Three days OSS and permanent suspension of parking Permit. (____/____) *Student/Parent - Student agrees that he /she will not bring onto school grounds or keep in his/her vehicle while on school grounds any (including but not limited to); gun, explosive, blackjack, alcohol, drugs, weapon, chemical or biological agent, or contraband. Permanent revocation of parking permit will occur if any of the aforementioned items are found in the student’s vehicle. (____/____) *Student/Parent - Student acknowledges his/her understanding that school authorities have the right to open, enter, and search his/her vehicle and remove any unauthorized articles as described in previous item, or any other articles that may endanger health, welfare, or safety of students and school personnel. Any such articles may be retained and used as evidence in disciplinary proceedings by school authorities, or delivered to appropriate law enforcement officials at the sole discretion of the school authorities. Permanent revocation of parking permit will result if any such items are found in the student’s car. . (____/____) *Student/Parent Parking stickers are assigned on a first come, first served basis. Parking space is limited, and as such, all students who qualify cannot be guaranteed a space. Students wishing to park on school grounds should complete their applications in a timely manner. I have read and understand the above regulations. By signing below, I agree to abide by them. In the event that I should disobey any of these rules, I understand that I am subject to disciplinary action. _______________________________ __________________________________ (Student Signature) (Print Name) (Date) I have read and understand the parking regulations mentioned above. I hereby give my son/daughter permission to obtain a parking permit and understand that failure to abide by all rules will result in disciplinary action. _______________________________ __________________________________ (Parent Signature) (Print Name) (Date) OFFICE USE ONLY Grade: _____________ Name:____________________________________________ ID#___________________________________ Hopewell High School 11530 Beatties Ford Road, Huntersville, NC 28078 (980) 343-5988