Parking

Juniors and Seniors who wish to park a private vehicle at school may apply for a parking permit to park in the student lot.  A permit is valid for one semester and is required before a student is allowed to park on school property. A fee of  $37.50 per semester is set by MCPS and subject to change annually. Questions regarding parking should be directed to Jeffrey_L_Rabberman@mcpsmd.org

Applications for a parking permit may be picked up from the main office or printed from the QO website.  They must be completed, signed, and returned to the Main Office by the given date.  A parking committee reviews all applications and determines if a student is eligible to receive a permit.  Students ineligible for a permit will be notified; otherwise all applicants must attend a parking information session.  The student will then receive a student parking permit, which must be hung on the rear view mirror at all times while on campus.  Students must pay the full price for a new permit to replace a lost permit.  All appropriate fees will be paid in advance. 

Permits may be denied or revoked for the following circumstances:

• Has outstanding obligations

• Is chronically tardy to/absent from school

• Has not served assigned detentions

The limited number of permits available will be issued in the following priority order:

1. Handicapped students

2. Students in a school-supervised work program, or internship, with no other means of transportation.

3. Students attending college part-time

4. Students on approved abbreviated schedules

5. Students participating in school-sponsored after-school activities.

There is a $10 obligation for students who park on campus without a permit or daily pass per day.  Students with unusual, temporary needs (doctor appointments or medical emergencies), may apply for a one-day permit in the main office.  The cost of the permit is $10.

If there are any spaces remaining after permits have been issued based on the above priorities, permits are issued to eligible upperclassmen as a privilege.  There is an assigned area for student parking.  Students may not park in any faculty-designated, visitor-designated, or handicapped spaces or pick up or discharge passengers during the school day.  Student vehicles must remain parked during the student's scheduled day.  Students may not return to the parking lot during their school day.  Loitering or having lunch in or around a vehicle is not permitted. 

For a student who drives, excessive absences and/or unexcused tardies to school will result in the loss of a parking permit for the semester.  

REMINDER: Speed limit on school property is 5 miles per hour and students must obey all traffic directional signs and signals when entering/ exiting the parking lot.

Parking and safety regulations will be enforced.  These regulations are attached to each parking application.  Students who violate the rules may have their parking permits revoked and will be subject to other disciplinary procedures.  All unregistered vehicles may be ticketed by the Montgomery County Police Department or towed at the owner's expense.

PLEASE CAREFULLY READ THE APPLICATION FOR ADDITIONAL RULES AND REGULATIONS 

WHICH GOVERN THE PRIVILEGE OF USING A PRIVATE VEHICLE ON CAMPUS.  

PERMIT HOLDERS MUST REMAIN  IN GOOD STANDING IN ORDER TO ENJOY THIS PRIVILEGE.