Hello Schalmont Families,

With the school year rapidly approaching, we are finishing up summer planning, which includes the issuing of parking permits to those students who have earned the privilege.

Only 11th and 12th grade students are given the privilege of driving cars to school. An ample student parking area has been set aside for student use only. There are a set of regulations that student drivers are asked to adhere to. Just as New York State sees the need for rules of the road, it is necessary for us to have rules for driving and parking on our campus. Our 12th grade students are given the first opportunity to obtain a parking permit. Eleventh grade students will have vehicle registration after school has begun, as 12th grade students get first preference.

Schalmont is a closed campus and students must be in attendance within the building during their scheduled study halls and lunch period. Students are not allowed to leave campus at any time during the school day, unless written or verbal permission is received from a parent and is verified by personnel in the Main Office. The closed campus also pertains to visitors. Use of facilities and grounds on campus during the school day are not permitted. We do not allow unauthorized vehicles on school property during school hours. We feel this is a necessary requirement in order to help ensure the safety of all our students and staff.

We will hold vehicle registration in the High School Main Office on Tuesday, August 27 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. If you are unable to come to school on August 27, please contact the Main Office at 518-355-6110 for other arrangements. This online Google form must be filled out by August 28. Students will need to submit their license, car registration, and insurance card when filling out this form at which time they will be issued a parking permit. The parking permit must be displayed on the rear driver’s side window on the vehicle being driven to school. These stickers are not transferable. If you drive a different vehicle, you will need to update the records in the Main Office and get a new sticker for that vehicle.

Please note; failure to adhere to the rules and regulations for student use of vehicles  may result in suspension of driving privileges. Unauthorized tardiness, unauthorized absence and/or multiple discipline referrals may result in suspension of your child’s driving privileges. Additionally, students should only park in their assigned spot in the student parking lot.

As always, please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or concerns.

Sincerely,

Matthew Heckman
Executive Principal
Schalmont Middle and High School