Rules have been established to promote and maintain a safe environment for all. Students are expected to adhere to all South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles laws pertaining to the operation of vehicles while at Whale Branch Early College High School. Failure to do so will result in the loss of permission to operate a vehicle on school property, citations, disciplinary consequences and/or vehicle impoundment.
To receive a parking permit for the year, each student must submit the following materials to be retained by the office until destroyed at the conclusion of the year:
- A Student Parking Application and Agreement Form must be signed by both parent/guardian and the student.
- A valid copy of the student's current South Carolina Driver's License
- A valid copy of the vehicle registration for the vehicle the student will be driving
- A valid copy of the current car insurance identification card (Please check the dates on the card before submitting.)
- Valid plate number and vehicle description
- Payment in the amount of $35.00 — Myschoolbucks School Payment ''Whale Branch Early College High School"
*Incomplete applications will not be accepted nor applications missing any of the above valid documents and/or full payment.
All student vehicles parked on campus must possess a current parking permit. The permit must be displayed so that it is visible at all times (hang from the rearview mirror).
Students will not be allowed to go to their cars during the school day without administrative approval. If approval is given, the student must present his/her pass to any adult who request to see it, Students should exit the building and re-enter through the student parking entrance. Any student who fails to follow this procedure will be dealt with by an administrator.
Temporary permits may be granted on an 'individual basis for severe family hardship and will be offered at the discretion of the administrator in charge of parking. Parents and students must notify the administrator in charge of parking prior to bringing the vehicle to school. A temporary permit will be issued once it is verified and approved by the administration.
School officials have the right to search a student's vehicle while it is on campus, if they have reason to believe that it may contain anything that may endanger students and/or school personnel.
If the permit is lost or stolen it is the student's responsibility to purchase a new permit.
Do not sell, lend, or rent your permit to anyone else. It is to be used by you in a designated vehicle or your permit will be revoked,Do not alter or tamper with your permit or the number on it.