Student Driving & Parking Privileges

Policy Purpose:

Driving to school is a privilege. It allows for students to get to school in a timely manner and possibly supports families with multiple students in getting all of them to school. However, driving to CEC is a privilege that is earned through good decision making – including safe driving at and around school, appropriate use of the parking lot, and responsible peer-to-peer interactions. This driving/parking policy is meant to encourage this good decision making and ensure the safety of the CEC community.

Policy Overview:

• Students must acquire a parking permit after filling out a form, demonstrating proof of a valid Driver’s License and insurance, indicating an agreement to follow the policy. Any vehicles without a permit will be subject warnings followed by towing.
• Students must follow all CEC driving/ parking rules in order to park at CEC.
• Students will get only one warning for breaking parking lot rules. Upon the second instance, students will lose privileges.
• Students will lose privileges immediately upon egregious, unsafe behavior. 
• If a student loses privileges, the Dean of Culture, at their discretion, can develop a plan with the student to re-earn the privilege upon specific criteria being met. The criteria in the plan will be aligned with good decision making that leads to students being positive CEC community members and moving toward Career & College Success.

Vehicle Registration Process:

• Students fill out the registration form, indicating agreement from students and families/guardians to the rules and regulations.
• Once the application for registration is approved, students can collect a physical parking pass from the front office.
• Physical passes must be displayed at all times parked at CEC to avoid a warning/ticket/tow. 

Driving/ Parking Rules/Regulations (apply at all times, on CEC property and the surrounding area):

1. Drivers must drive at a safe speed: roughly 5-10 MPH in the parking lot and at speed limit in the surrounding area.
2. Drivers cannot do burn outs, donuts, rapid turns, or otherwise dangerous maneuvers.
3. Drivers cannot make, or insinuate, unsafe actions toward other vehicles or pedestrians.
4. Passengers of vehicles cannot engage in unsafe or threatening behavior (such as but not limited to riding in the bed of a truck, hanging out of a window, or yelling at/ threatening others).
5. Drivers must follow the directives of school staff in the parking lot and streets surrounding the school.
6. Pedestrians can not make, or insinuate, unsafe actions toward other vehicles or pedestrians.
7. Students may not loiter in the parking lot (once parked, students must walk to the school or designated/approved area).
8. Students cannot leave the building to go to the parking lot during school without the escort of a school educator.
9. CEC reserves the right to deny permit applications to students who have demonstrated unsafe vehicular behavior this year.
10. Vehicles may not transport or store illegal items on school property, and school/ security personnel can search the vehicle at any time when parked on school property.

Vehicle Safety

While we are all committed to maintaining a safe environment, it is important to note that Denver Public Schools and CEC Early College assume no responsibility for any loss, damages, theft, or other issues that may occur with vehicles parked on our property. All such matters will need to be addressed through the vehicle’s owner’s personal insurance.

To enhance the safety of your vehicle, we recommend taking the following precautions:

1. Always lock your car and ensure that all windows are fully closed.
2. Avoid leaving valuables visible inside your vehicle.
3. Report any suspicious activity immediately to the campus security office and local law enforcement.

We do have security cameras monitoring all areas of the parking lot, and per DPS policy, we will provide video footage to law enforcement upon request to assist in investigations.