Suspensions and Revocation of Parking Permits

Parking on school grounds is a privilege and not a right.  Below are some of the offenses (not all) that may result in a student being declined the opportunity to purchase a parking permit or losing parking privileges for 30 days, 9 weeks, or having it revoked for the remainder of the school year.  NOTE:  NO REFUNDS WILL BE GIVEN IF YOUR PARKING PERMIT IS SUSPENDED OR REVOKED.

• Seniors who accumulate 15 or more unexcused absences in their junior year will receive a probationary parking pass in their senior year.  If in their senior year, they accumulate:
  • 7 or more unexcused absences after the first quarter – they will lose their parking privileges (no refund).
  • 14 or more unexcused absences at any point throughout the school year – they will lose their parking privileges (no refund).
• Seniors who receive full privileges for the senior parking pass (not on probation).  If in their senior year, they accumulate
  • 7 or more unexcused absences after the first quarter – they will receive a warning.
  • 14 or more unexcused absences after the first semester – they will lose their parking privileges for two (2) weeks.
  • 20 or more unexcused absences at any point throughout the school year– they will lose their parking privileges (no refund).
• Sophomores who accumulate 15 or more unexcused absences will not be permitted to enter the lottery for a parking pass in their junior year
• Leaving school without permission.
• Excessive tardiness and unexcused absences
• Level 4 Discipline Infractions (ie. Alcohol, Drugs, etc.)
• Allowing another student to use parking pass.
• Parking in unauthorized areas.
• Reckless driving on campus or driving over the posted speed limit.
• Illegally obtaining, selling or duplicating a parking permit.
• Excessive violation of school rules, i.e. cutting class, class disruptions, etc.

NOTE:  The Ponte Vedra High School Administration reserves the right to suspend or revoke a student’s parking permit for Disciplinary reasons and/or serious violations of the St. Johns County Student Code of Conduct.

Pursuant to Florida Statute 232.256, school authorities may search lockers, personal property or other areas including vehicles when reasonable suspicion that a prohibited or illegally possessed substance or object is contained within the area.

***IMPORTANT   –   IMPORTANT   –   IMPORTANT***

BE AWARE OF WHAT IS IN THE CAR OR TRUCK YOU ARE DRIVING TO SCHOOL!  HAVING WEAPONS, ILLEGAL SUBSTANCES OR ALCOHOL IN A VEHICLE PARKED ON CAMPUS WILL RESULT IN THE SAME CONSEQUENCES TO A STUDENT AS HAVING THEM IN HIS OR HER BOOK BAG.  THIS IS A ST. JOHNS COUNTY STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT LEVEL IV OFFENSE THAT RESULTS IN A 5 DAY SUSPENSION AND A REFERRAL TO GAINES ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL AS WELL AS POSSIBLY HAVING CITATIONS FILED.  NOT KNOWING IF ANY OF THESE ITEMS ARE IN YOUR CAR OR TRUCK WILL NOT CHANGE THE CONSEQUENCES!

The following guidelines exist to ensure the safest and most efficient use of our parking facilities.  ONLY SENIORS will be eligible to purchase a Parking Permit.  The cost is $120.00 (Payable via SchoolPay ONLY) for the 2025/2026 school year.  The funds collected for parking on campus go directly towards covering the costs for Parking Attendants and miscellaneous expenses related to parking.  Having full-time parking attendants is an important part of our campus and parking lot security throughout the school year.  All parking spaces are determined by a lottery system.  Starting in the Blue Lot with the Top 50 Weighted GPA students, then proceeding with other applicants until full.  All Seniors not assigned in the Blue Lot are given a space in the White Lot until at capacity, and finally the Gray Lot is the last lot to be filled.