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The real reason why Juniors and Seniors are paying so much money to park at Plymouth North High School

By: Eliza Terman

When it comes to parking at Plymouth North High School, students have lots of questions such as, Why do I have to pay so much money to park? Where is my money going? Where can I park? What happens if I park without a pass? Students driving themselves to school is a step toward getting older Just being able to drive in general is a huge milestone for most teens and it is something that excites them. For example, being able to drive yourself to school can be more comfortable than having to take the bus with lots of people For some kids, being around so many people on the bus can be stressful However, many students can t afford the $100 parking pass and may not want to pay it So their big question is: Why do I have to pay this much money just to get a parkingpass?“I do not know where the money is going. I could guess that it pays our school officer that monitors the parking, our staff that maintains the lots, or the crossing guards,” said senior Jordan Sherman This implies that some students may think they know where their money is going, but they don’t and are eager to know After meeting with the Assistant Principal Mr Butters, the true answer to the Juniors’ and Seniors’ questions is finally out Painting the lines on the parking spots happens often and when the curbs are screwed up from the plowing they have to be fixed every year Also any potholes get fixed as well,” said Mr Butters Parking at the Plymouth County Commissioners parking lot, or more commonly known as the Junior Parking lot, is rented out The lot on Nook Road costs money to keep in good shape for parking and the Little League teams who play there Also, both lots require cleanup after storms and snow. This is what you are paying for It is important to know that your money is going towards useful things like repaving, repainting lines, fixing potholes/safety hazards, street signs, and daring for the parking lots and this is all done to keep YOU safe. It is also important that you are parking in the correct places “Seniors can park in the back if it is more convenient for them and it is first come first serve Teachers can park anywhere they want It usually just depends on what door they come into school in the mornings,” said Mrs Filet Parking is pretty lenient for teachers and seniors but when it comes to juniors, it is strictly the Plymouth County Commissioners lot, or the lot at Nook Road Parking passes are checked randomly every couple of weeks so it is important to make sure you have one and are parking in the correct area Just this year so far, 56 juniors and 168 seniors have bought parking passes For juniors, there are 95 total spots at the junior lot across the street and at Nook Road so it is important to buy a parking pass so you don't get in trouble and get a warning and to make sure there are enough parking spots for everyone who needs them To conclude, You either have to pay $100 for the bus or $100 for a parking pass and it is essential to know that your money is being used for the right reasons