Pawling High School

Dear Parent/Guardian/Rising Seniors: 

Due to the number of students who request parking and the limited availability of spaces, parking spaces will be issued to Seniors first for the 2024-2025 school year.  In order to accommodate seniors who may be getting their license/or car during the first semester, we will not accept applications from Juniors until January 2025.  At that time, depending on a variety of factors (Construction, # of approved Senior drivers, available spaces), Juniors may be considered for a parking space.   

Completed parking applications may be submitted via email to: Buccia@pcsdny.org or dropped off to the High School Main Office between 8:00am and 2:00pm by August 28, 2024. Students emailing or bringing in applications after this time will be placed on a waiting list in the order they are received.  Incomplete applications will not be accepted.  The following MUST be submitted along with application:

1. A copy of student’s driver’s license.
2. A copy of the Vehicle Registration.
3. A copy of current insurance.

Once a completed application is received, student will be assigned a numbered parking spot for the 2024-2025 school year and will be issued a parking sticker which must be displayed on the driver’s side of the rear window.  Students may only park in their own designated space.  Only students who drive daily will be considered for a parking space.  Spaces that are not being utilized on a consistent basis will be revoked. Spaces are non-transferable.

Parking stickers will be assigned and available for pick up in the Main Office to those students who submitted their application on time beginning August 29, 2024, between 8:00am and 2:00pm.

*IMPORTANT NOTE*

1. Students issued a parking sticker must arrive to school on time.
2. Student drivers should leave themselves enough time to ensure that they are arriving at school with enough time to be considered present in the classroom when the bell rings for their first class.
3. Students must be responsible and take into account weather related conditions, speed limits and the walk from their designated space into the school building when planning their morning drive to school.
4. If a student is late due to a medical appointment, a doctor’s note must be provided.
5. Students should check their phone for possible messages before entering the building. In the event of an emergency (drill or actual) student drivers will be contacted via the Remind app. On the student parking application, students should provide their cell phone number so they can stay informed with updates and which directions to follow.

 Any student not obeying the parking regulations will lose parking privileges for two (2) weeks.  A second offense will result in a loss of parking permit for an entire semester.         

 2024-2025 PARKING APPLICATION              

Sincerely,

Helen Callan, Principal

Ean Titus, Assistant Principal

The education of today’s youth requires a collective effort involving families, schools and communities.  By supporting regular school day attendance, we help lay the foundation for a lifelong commitment to learning.  When students attend school consistently, they develop routines and habits that carry forward into adulthood, equipping them with the tools needed to pursue higher education and career opportunities.

Missing school days can lead to gaps in learning, making it harder for students to keep up with the curriculum.  In fact, starting as early as preschool and kindergarten, regular attendance is essential for students gaining the academic and social skills they need to thrive.  Research shows that when students are chronically absent (missing 10% or more of the school year or 18 days over an entire year), they are less likely to read proficiently by third grade, achieve in middle school and graduate from high school.

Here’s what you can do to help your student build good attendance habits:

• Stay informed. Understand your student’s attendance to be sure absences aren’t adding up.
• Talk about it. Start a conversation about the importance of showing up for success in school and in life.
• Set expectations. Unless your child is sick, they should be in school every day.
• Sleep matters. Set a regular bedtime and morning routine to help your student be rested and ready.
• Be prepared. Get ready for the school day the night before and build in a little extra time in the morning.
• Make a backup plan. If something comes up, have a family member, neighbor, or another parent help you get your student to school.
• Schedule carefully. Try to plan medical appointments and extended trips when school isn’t in session.

The students of today are the leaders of tomorrow.  Regular engagement in school equips youth with the knowledge, critical thinking skills, and diverse perspectives needed to make informed decisions and drive positive change in their communities and beyond.

Attendance Matters!