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Student Parking

To ensure the safety of our campus, all student drivers must register for and properly display a valid Carmel High School parking permit.

Key Deadline

August 26, 2026: All student drivers must have their physical permit cling properly displayed on the lower driver's side of the front windshield.

Parking Rules and Locations

  • On-Campus (Prohibited): Parking on campus property adjacent to any Carmel Clay School building is strictly limited to staff and permit parking. Students may not park in any designated staff areas on campus. (Note: The student parking permit does not grant permission to park on campus property adjacent to any Carmel Clay School).

  • Off-Campus: Please be respectful of private parking areas off campus and pay close attention to all posted signs.
  • Permitted Student Parking: Students who wish to drive to school may park in the parking lots at the Carmel High School football stadium, located at 136th/Smokey Row Rd. There is ample parking at this facility to accommodate all student drivers.

How to Get Your Parking Permit

  • Complete the Form: Parking permit forms must be filled out each school year via PowerSchool Forms by the student driver.

  • Pick Up Your Permit:
    • Before School Starts: Complete the form and pick up your permit in the main cafeteria during Welcome Week.
    • After School Starts: Permits must be picked up in Student Services.

As a reminder, bus transportation is available to most students. If you have questions regarding routes or availability, please contact the Transportation Center at 317-844-8207 or email.

Parking Permit FAQ

  • Why do I need a parking permit?
    • Parking permits allow administrators and school resource officers to easily identify students' vehicles and those that do not belong on school property.  
  • What if I do not have a parking permit?
    • If you do not register and properly display the permit by August 26, 2026, you may not park on campus. Students who park without a permit will be required to register for one and will receive a parking violation per the handbook rules.
  • What if I lose my parking permit?
    • Report to the student services office.
  • What if I drive more than 1 vehicle?
    • You may register two cars with one permit for a single driver. The driver is responsible for moving the tag between the two vehicles.  
  • Can I let my sibling borrow my permit?
    • Each permit is registered to a single driver; however, if a sibling is driving the family's registered car, no action is required. Siblings cannot share a single permit if both are driving to school in separate vehicles.   
  • What if I have a permit, but fail to put it in my car before parking at school?
    • You will receive a parking violation as outlined in the student handbook.
  • I have a parking pass to park adjacent to the school for a specific reason deemed appropriate by student services. (Ex: medical purposes), Do I need to register for a parking permit?
    • Yes, all students who drive to school must have a parking permit.
  • I have a valid handicap parking permit issued to me, the student driver. Do I need a parking permit? 
    • Yes, you will need a parking permit AND a specific CHS pass to park in handicap spots adjacent to the building. Students should not use a handicap placard that has not been issued directly to them. Proof must be provided that the placard has been issued to them. If a student plans to use a state-issued disability placard or license plate, we ask that they visit Student Services to let us know, and we will provide them with a special permit to be displayed. Students may not park in handicap parking without displaying their permit.
  • What happens if I park illegally, but I have a valid permit?
    • Students will receive a violation as outlined in the student handbook.
  • I only drive on blue days, and my friend drives on gold days. Can we share one permit?
    • No. Permits are non-transferable between students or by students.  
  • Can I obtain a parking pass without agreeing to the terms and conditions?
    • No.
  • Do the conditions of the parking permit apply to non-school days?
    • No. Permits are only required from 8:35 a.m. until the last dismissal bell on school days. Students who park adjacent to the school for morning practice must move their vehicles by 8:35 a.m., or they will receive a parking violation. 
  • What does the handbook specifically say about driving at Carmel High School?

Student driving regulations

  • Students must display their parking permit on the lower driver's side front windshield to park on the property. 

  • Students must park in the Carmel High School football stadium parking lots. Any exceptions must be approved by the Student Services Office.
  • Vehicles are to be driven in a courteous and safe manner at all times. A speed limit of fifteen (15) miles per hour applies on school property.
  • Vehicles are not to be driven unnecessarily on campus.
  • Vehicles are to obey all posted signs and heed the designated fire lanes and designated handicap parking signage.  
  • Upon arrival at school, vehicles should be prepared for inclement weather. Vehicles should be locked.
  • Vehicles are to remain unoccupied once parked. 
  • School buses have the right of way.
  • Student drivers who park on campus without a permit will face the appropriate consequence as outlined below. They will not be allowed to park on campus until they register and display their CHS permit. 
  • Vehicles are to be parked properly in the designated Carmel High School football stadium parking spaces. When vehicles are not parked properly in the designated parking spaces or not properly displaying their parking permit, the student driver will  receive no warning and face consequences, including: 
    • First Offense: Student will confer with an administrator and contact a parent. Students will be given a choice to serve one Saturday detention or pay a $100 parking fee.  
    • Second Offense: Student will confer with an administrator and contact a parent. Students will be given a choice to serve two Saturday detentions or pay a $150 parking fee.  
    • Third Offense: Student will confer with an administrator and contact a parent. The student will serve two Saturday detentions and pay a $150 parking fee. The student’s parking permit will be revoked for the remainder of the school year.
  • Cars parked in posted NO PARKING zones, fire lanes, or along yellow curbs will be towed at the owner’s expense. The school will reserve the right to tow cars parked illegally if they create a disturbance in the school environment.
  • Students should not use a handicap placard that has not been issued directly to them. If a student will use a state-issued disability placard or license plate, we ask that they visit Student Services to let us know, and we will provide them with a special permit to be displayed. Students may not park in handicap parking without displaying their permit.
  • A school administrator may enter and inspect any vehicle if, in their judgment, there is reasonable evidence that materials forbidden by law, school policy, or school rules are therein.
  • Carmel High School has security personnel who patrol all campus parking areas. However, Carmel Clay Schools is not responsible for damage or theft to cars while parked on Carmel Clay Schools’ property.