Transportation and Parking

According to Pennsylvania Act 372, any student who attends a private school and resides at least two, but not more than 10 miles from that school, qualifies for free transportation to and from the school (if the school district provides transportation for students to its own schools). This transportation is provided by the public school district in which the student resides, either on a school bus or on public transportation. Although such determinations are made between the public school district and the student (parent-taxpayer), Central Catholic provides the proper information to the school district. Each district has its own rules for transportation (e.g., not all districts honor our altered schedules, and most do not provide activity buses or bus passes). For other than regular school days, parents should check their district’s policy. Students should check with their bus driver. The school bus drop-off and pick-up point is at the Fifth Avenue entrance of the school building. Public school districts that currently provide transportation to Central Catholic are:

Via School Bus: Allegheny Valley, Baldwin-Whitehall, Chartiers Valley, Fox Chapel, Gateway, Hampton, McKeesport, Montour, North Allegheny, North Hills, Penn Hills, Riverview, Shaler, South Allegheny, West Jefferson Hills, West Mifflin, Woodland Hills.

Bus Behavior: Students are expected to conduct themselves appropriately at all times on public transportation and on chartered school buses. Loud, boisterous behavior, objectionable language, or lapses in courtesy are never acceptable. Students must obey the rules and policies established by the bus companies and school districts for the safe and effective operation of the vehicle. Because student behavior affects the reputation of Central Catholic, violations could result in suspension and/or revocation of transportation privileges.

Cost: $150 per season (Fall: August-November, Winter: November-March, Spring: March-June).
Pay per season.

Application: Must apply for each season, based on a priority system, which includes transportation, in-season activity/sport, and class level. Pass is only guaranteed for a singular season, and the student remains in good standing.

At the beginning of the school year (and when available) any eligible student can apply for the Additional Parking Lot.

During the school year, any eligible senior or junior can apply for the School Parking Lot during each of the 3 seasons.
Eligible students are those who possess a valid driver’s license, are in good standing (academic, attendance, and discipline), and have 10 or less unexcused tardies for the school year.

With more eligible students than student parking spaces, CCHS cannot accommodate all eligible applicants. Therefore, priority protocols were made for each of the two lot options.

The School Parking Lot priorities are designed to allow students who are not provided transportation by their school districts to attend Central Catholic. Transportation is defined as a district school bus or bus pass.

First Priority: Seniors and juniors who live beyond 10 miles from Central Catholic and who are in public school districts that do not provide transportation to/from Central Catholic via school or PRT bus. Families with three or more siblings currently enrolled at Central Catholic will be given first priority. This does not include siblings at Oakland
Catholic.

Second Priority (if available): Seniors, who are involved in Central Catholic activities that require them to stay after school at least twice per school week.

Third Priority (if available): Juniors, who are involved in Central Catholic activities that require them to stay after school at least twice per school week.

It is the student’s responsibility to submit his application via the link provided before by the published deadline.

When the maximum number of permits has been issued, students will be placed on a waiting list.

A photocopy of the applicant’s driver’s license and the registration card for each vehicle (limit to two vehicles) must be provided in order to claim a pass.

Permits may not be given, sold, or shared with another student without permissionfrom the assistant principal of Student Affairs. Failure to follow this policy will result in the revocation of parking privileges for the remainder of the school year for all parties involved. Students must notify the school immediately of any change or addition to
vehicle information.

Permits will be distributed when initial payment is made. Acceptable payment is a check written to “Central Catholic High School” or cash. Do not submit cash or a check with the application or to the school before awarded a pass. Permits must be displayed immediately. Parking in a lot is at the owner’s risk. The school will not be liable for any damage done to vehicles, property, or others. The replacement cost for lost permits is $75.

Students are expected to act responsibly and communicate any concerns or questions to an administrator. Students are specifically responsible for their speed (5 mph), reporting any accidents, driving safely and cautiously in and out of the lot. Students with a parking pass are expected to follow all school policies regarding attendance (on time and attending all classes on a regular basis), discipline, and the good reputation of the school. Students are not permitted to go to their car during the school day without permission from an administrator.

The following major parking lot policies are in effect:

• Students who exceed 4 unexcused tardies in a season will lose parking privileges.
• Students who do not follow any posted signs/statutes, vandalize, do not communicate damaged property or intentionally damage other’s property will lose their permit in addition to receiving school discipline.
• Permits must always be displayed. Vehicles without valid permits properly displayed from the rearview mirror may be booted or towed without warning at the owner’s expense.
• Student parking is permitted only in designated areas.
• Parking must not block fire lanes, rights of way, or other vehicles. Students may not park in the Quadrangle.
• A speed limit of 5 mph and restrictive signs must be followed. Reckless driving and inappropriate/loud music while in, entering, or departing the lot is not permitted.
• Security cameras are operating.
• Students are not permitted at their cars except during arrival/departure from school.
• Loitering in the lot is never permitted.
• All vehicles in the parking lot are subject to search by the Administration (with or without police dogs) at any time.

Violation of any of the above parking policies may result in revocation of parking privileges and possible school discipline.