Parking Lot Procedures-Parking is a Privilege

  • Parking is a Privilege

    • All student drivers must follow appropriate parking lot procedures at all times. It is a public lot and follows federal guidelines. Speeding or reckless driving on Park Vista property will result in a loss of all parking privileges (with no refund) and legal action may be taken.
    • You cannot sell or give your decal to anyone else.  The parking decal must be used for the vehicle it was issued to. Please see the section under "How to Apply for an Additional Decal" if you change vehicles.  The cost of an additional decal is $10.
    • Only vehicles with proper decals are allowed to park in the student parking lot.
    • All spaces in the student parking lot, which do not have a yellow bumper, handicapped, or are otherwise marked are considered as student parking spaces and are to be filled on a first come first serve basis. There are no assigned parking spots.
    • There is to be no vehicle on the grass or curbs at any time.
    • Leaving campus without permission will result in your decal being revoked.
    • Park Vista is a closed campus. You are not permitted to leave and return to campus during the same school day.
    • Transporting an unauthorized student without permission off campus during school hours will result in your decal being revoked.
    • No passengers are allowed in the beds of trucks.
    • No flags or attached objects on your vehicle are permitted.
    • Upon arriving in the morning, park and exit your vehicle immediately. Once you exit the parking lot, you are not permitted to re-enter the lot at any time throughout the day.
    • Violation of parking lot rules will result in one or all of the following: 
      • Parking privilege revoked
      • Suspension from school
      • Ticket for moving violation
      • TOWING AT OWNER'S EXPENSE
    • No refunds on parking decals.
    • Never bring someone else’s vehicle. Vehicles not properly registered may be towed at the driver’s expense.
    • If you have 5 or more unexcused tardies in one semester, your parking privileges will be revoked for that semester.
    • You will temporarily/permanently lose your parking privileges if you have excessive early dismissals.
    • You must park your vehicle forward in the parking space. No backing in.
    • Drive only in designated driving areas. (No driving across parking spots or the lot.)
    • Parking after 3:00 p.m. is not permitted in spots without concrete wheel stops. Vehicles remaining in these spots after school will be towed at the owners’ expense.
    • No loud music when in the student lot.

    What to do if...

    1. You have an emergency and have to drive another vehicle for a day?
      1. Only students with a regular decal are eligible for a temporary decal. 
      2. Please see school personnel before school in the Student Parking Lot for a temporary decal. 
      3. School ID must be shown. 
      4. Temporary permits must be hung from the rearview mirror.
    2. You sell or trade your vehicle and want a new decal?  
      1. Please see the section under  "How to Apply for an Additional Decal".

Student Parking Decals

  • How to Apply for an Additional Parking Decal

    Complete the 2023-2024 Student Parking Decal Application using a School District of Palm Beach County student email address.

    You will receive a confirmation email once your application is processed. Once received, you may drive to school the next morning and pick up the decal in the student parking lot from Mr. McDonough after 7:00 am.

    Temporary Parking Decals

    If you are driving a different vehicle for the day, please see Mr. McDonough before school in the student parking lot for a temporary decal

    • School ID must be shown.
    • Temporary decals must be hung from the rearview mirror.
    • Only students with a regular decal are eligible for a temporary decal.

How to Apply for a Student Parking Decal

  • Student parking decals for the 2023-2024 school year will go on sale beginning 7/24/23. 

    The price is $50 for the first decal (it will be prorated to $30 after January 1, 2024) and $10 for an additional decal. Payment can be made on schoolcashonline.com beginning July 24, 2023. Cash, checks, or money orders will not be accepted.
     
    Students must be a junior or senior and have the following on record with the school to obtain a parking decal:
    • A 2.0 cumulative GPA
    • No outstanding financial obligations owed to the School District
    • 20 hours of community service approved and on record with the school
    • Seniors must have completed the online course graduation requirement
     
    Please complete a Google Form application using the link below using a School District of Palm Beach County student email address:

    2023-2024 Student Parking Decal Application

    To complete the Google Form, the following must be uploaded to it:

    • Current Florida Vehicle Registration (cannot be expired or out of state)
    • Florida Driver’s License (not a learner’s permit or out-of-state)
    • Current vehicle insurance card (cannot be expired)
    • Park Vista Student ID
    • schoolcashonline receipt ($50 until December 31, $30 after January 1, or $10 for an additional decal)

    The form must be submitted by July 31 to pick up the decal on Distribution Day, Thursday, August 3

    Seniors: 7:30-9:00 am

    Juniors: 9:00-10:30 am

    You will receive a confirmation email once your application has been processed.

    You must have a parking decal to drive your vehicle on the first day of school, August 10.