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Student Parking Information

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Only 12th graders can apply to drive their cars to school.
Please note the answers to the following frequently asked questions:

  • All fees must begin anew this year.
  • Parking is for Seniors only
  • There are TWO videos that must be watched by parents and students prior to a parking permit being issued. That form is available now on the Parent Portal.

JTHS Student Parking Criteria

The following information applies to any 12th-grade student wishing to drive to school: 

  • The student must not have any fines obligated to the high school. These must be cleared before getting a parking decal.
  • The student must have at least 90 credits as a 12th-grade student.
  • The student must have a valid driver's license.
  • The student must be driving a vehicle that is registered and insured.
  • The student and parents/guardians must have watched the Safe Driving VIdeo and the Traffic Pattern at JTHS Video - and filled out the form on the Parent Portal indicating they have watched.

Documents

Do not forget to include copies of the applicant's Driver's License, Registration of the vehicle the applicant will be driving to JTHS, and an insurance card of the vehicle as well. Please be sure to check that the Registration and Insurance do not expire before the first day of classes. The student will not be able to get the parking decal until current documents are provided. Any issues with the documents you’ve provided will be communicated to the student through their District Gmail account. Students are encouraged to check their accounts periodically.

Process

Please read this section carefully. Please note: if the student is not yet ready to drive to JTHS, the process to apply any time this school year is the same. However, once school starts, JTHS students can bring their application, accompanying documents, and payment to the Assistant Principal's office at C-215 ONCE SCHOOL IS IN SESSION.

  1. All students and their parents/guardians must view the Safe Driving Presentation on the right side of this page. Parent(s)/Guardian(s) that viewed the Virtual Safe Driving Presentation last school year are not required to view the presentation again. As long as you virtually signed the document on your parent portal page, you will not need to repeat this step.
  2. Log in to the Parent Portal and fill out the Safe Driving Presentation Video Form to acknowledge that you have viewed the two required videos.
  3. Print out the Student Parking application (on the right side of this page or on the Student Parking Google Classroom).
  4. Fill out the application, paying attention to all of the notations on the document.
  5. Please be sure to BRING COPIES any documents requested. Check expiration dates. The documents must not have expired prior to September 8, 2026.
  6. Any issues with the documents you’ve provided will be communicated to the student through their District Gmail account. Students are encouraged to check their accounts periodically. 

Fees

There are now TWO OPTIONS for payment.

  • NO CHARGE for Students that Provide Certification of Defensive Driving Course Attendance - See Flyer

  • ALL OTHER STUDENTS:  $40 for full school year /$20 for Early Exit Seniors (course fulfillment in Jan/Feb). 

Payment

  • Students will pay in full when they pick up their parking decal.
  • Cash or money order - NO CHECKS - Due at time of pass pickup.

Distribution Dates

Student parking decals will be handed out to students between the hours of 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the dates below:

  • Mon. Aug 17th & Tues. Sept. 1, 2026 (Last Name beginning with A - L) 

  • Tues. Aug 18th & Wed. Sept. 2, 2026  (Last Name beginning with M - Z)

Please use Door 39 by the senior lot to come into the building. Students are encouraged to apply prior to these dates, if possible, to streamline the distribution process.
If the student cannot come on these dates, the student will have to wait until school begins. Do not park on campus until you have your parking pass decal.

If the student is unable to come on these dates, the student will have to wait until school begins. Do not park on campus until you have your parking pass. 

Once School is in Session

    • All applications and payments should be brought to C-215, the Assistant Principals' office during lunch.
    • Do not drive to school until you have your parking decal.
    • The administration reserves the right to distribute parking decals during specific times while school is in session to not disrupt a student's education.  Parking passes will only be distributed during lunch hours during the school year.

2026-2027 Parking Application

Link to PARKING Application

  • The application is also available on the Student Parking Google Classroom, or during school in C-215 (once school is in session).
  • Please read the entire packet and follow the submission instructions for this school year indicated on this webpage. Failure to do so properly will result in a delay in the processing of the application.

Two Required Videos

Two important videos that students and parents must watch before receiving a parking pass.

After viewing THESE TWO VIDEOS, you must visit the Parent Portal to complete an online sign-off form to certify that both the parent AND the student have watched them.

LINK TO NEW TRAFFIC PATTERN AT JTHS VIDEO

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LINK TO SAFE DRIVING VIDEO

safe driving video frame with red jeep
 

This video was created by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety - www.iihs.org -  (an independent, nonprofit, scientific and educational organization dedicated to reducing fatalities on the road through education. It is an emotional and powerful video and we recommend you and your teen view it together.

Google Classroom

JTHS students can find out information on Student Parking before the school year begins by visiting this webpage or by following the Student Parking 2026-2027 Google Classroom. If you did not receive an email invitation to join the Google page, please contact Mrs. Marrone.

Reminder: Bring Copies

COPIES of your current LICENSE, REGISTRATION, and INSURANCE card are required with your application!

ANY change in automobile (even temporary changes) MUST be reported to the Assistant Principal's office at C-215, including temporary changes.

Parking Links & Resources

NEW JERSEY MOTOR VEHICLE COMMISSION

The state's website for Driver and vehicle resources including license and registration, insurance, inspection facility locations and hours.

NEW JERSEY SAFE ROADS

This website is The State of New Jersey's Division of Highway Traffic Safety website. It contains information regarding NJ's traffic laws and other items pertaining to driving in our state.

NEW JERSEY TEEN DRIVING

The Parent Resource PDF for teen driving safety.

DISTRACTION.GOV

This website is dedicated to information regarding an alarming trend in distracted driving. Chock full of information and campaigns to bring awareness to this growing problem among drivers.