Notice. Upon admission to Saint Joseph Academy and as a condition of matriculation, students and parents will give written consent and approval to the school’s policies regarding drugs, alcohol and tobacco. AUTOMOBILES AND DRIVING ON CAMPUS
A Privilege. The right to drive on to school property and utilize school parking is a privilege extended to students by the school.
Permits. Any student wishing to drive to school must have a parking permit. To obtain a permit, a student must have a valid driver’s license and proof of insurance and must register his/her vehicle(s) with the Finance Office. The permit decals are to be displayed in the lower right-hand corner of the front windshield facing out. The fee for a parking permit is $50.00 for the first and $25.00 for each additional permit. Replacement of a lost parking permit is $25.00. Students who do not purchase parking permits may not park at school. Violators will be ticketed and cars will be subject to towing at owner’s expense.
Rules for Student Driving and Parking on Campus. • The safety of all students, faculty and staff is of primary importance. • All traffic control signs on campus must be observed. • The use of cell phones by all drivers is prohibited when driving on school grounds. • The school is not responsible for damage to vehicles while on the campus. • Students must obey instructions given in the form of verbal commands or hand signals by faculty or security personnel.
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• The maximum speed limit on campus is 10 mph. • Students may not loiter in the parking lot before or after school. • Students are not permitted to return to their cars/parking lots during the school day for any reason without the permission of the Vice Principal and knowledge of security personnel. • Loud music is not permitted. • Cars illegally parked are subject to a $20.00 fine and may be towed at the owner’s expense. • Cars with bumper stickers displaying inappropriate language or gestures will not be permitted on campus. These stickers will be removed immediately. • Cars may not be left on campus over-night without the permission of the Vice Principal. • The school reserves the right to search any vehicle if reasonable cause exists. Students have full responsibility for the security of their vehicles. Students will be held responsible for any prohibited objects or substances, such as alcohol, drugs, drug paraphernalia, and weapons that are found in their vehicles, and will be subject to serious disciplinary consequences. Search may be conducted any time there is reason to do so, with or without the student present. • Students are strongly advised to leave valuables in a locked car, out of sight.
Violations. Students found to be in violation of these regulations, particularly operating an automobile on campus in a manner dangerous to themselves or others are subject to revocation of school driving privileges and other disciplinary action.
