Student Parking

Instructions for students who would like to obtain a student parking hang-tag for 2024 - 2025 school year.

The online application process for the 2024 - 2025 school year opens to all eligible students at 3:00 pm on Friday, August 9, 2024.

Our parking application process will remain entirely digital. Once ALL STEPS ARE COMPLETE, you only need to pick up your hang-tag in person—there will be no forms to hand in. Our process ensures the accuracy and understanding of Westfield's Safety and Security parking policies.

We require families to complete the application together - student, parent, or guardian. This process should take forty minutes and include a twenty-minute recorded student safety briefing.

Students must complete all parts of the application process, including passing that student safety briefing knowledge check with 80%, paying for the hang-tag via MySchoolBucks, and paying for any outstanding parking fines before being issued a hang-tag. Students cannot park on campus until they have picked up a hang-tag - this is the final step of the parking process.   

Parking at Cub Run ReCenter or any surrounding private lots is never allowed and may result in ticketing and/or towing.

In recent school years, Westfield has had ample parking spaces for all eligible students who have applied for a parking hang-tag. The student's parking hang-tag number correlates to a parking spot number. Parking hang-tags are distributed randomly by grade level in person. The date and time of application submission do not correlate to assigned parking spots.

The online application process for the 2024 - 2025 school year opens at 3:00 pm on Friday, August 9, 2024, to eligible Seniors and Juniors students.  Eligible sophomores may apply after October 1, 2024.

Parking on School Grounds is a Privilege

Parking on campus is a privilege and not a right. It is not guaranteed. As determined by FCPS, the Westfield Safety and Security Specialist, and the Westfield Administration team, parking is based on space, availability, and student standing.

Students wishing to park on campus during school hours must have an FCPS-issued hang-tag. The Westfield Security Specialist and Administrative team reserve the right to deny any student the privilege of parking on school grounds. Assigned hang-tags and the privilege to park on campus can be revoked.  Hang-tags may be revoked for a minimum of two weeks when directly related to SR&R and Virginia State Traffic Code violations, such as but not limited to leaving school grounds, transporting students without proper authorization, and reckless driving.

We cannot process applications for students who do not currently have a valid driver's license. Applications, however, will be accepted through June 2024 for those who obtain their license throughout the school year.

Parking on school grounds during the school day without a hang-tag obtained as described is prohibited. In addition, parking at Cub Run RECenter or other private and professional business lots in the surrounding areas is prohibited - local businesses and government agencies ticket and tow violating vehicles at the owner's expense. 

 

Parking Fees

The Fairfax County School Board has set the following parking fees for the 2024 - 2025 school year as follows:

1st Quarter2nd Quarter3rd Quarter4th Quarter

August 9 -

June 11

November 1 -

June 11

January 29 -

June 11

March 29 -

June 11

$200.00$150.00$100.00$50.00

*The dollar amounts listed above are pro-rated based on when you purchase a parking pass*

If you are a student with free or reduced lunch eligible for the current school year, parking fees are available at a reduced rate upon verification of your status. Verify your status by emailing a copy of your verification letter from FCPS Food and Nutrition Services directly to Ms. Coots at @email. Once verified, you will be emailed the appropriate payment link. DO NOT make a payment until you have received that email. Any other payments, once submitted, cannot and will not be refunded per FCPS policy.

Academy Students

Academy students who travel from one campus to another are expected to utilize the FCPS Academy shuttle bus. Academy students wanting to park on campus and having a valid need to drive to their academy locations must contact Mr. Mahan at [email protected] outlining that need. If approved, students must contact their Academy to receive instructions on applying for parking on their campus and then receive approval. Approvals from both the Academy and Westfield are required to drive to academies. At no time is transporting other students to or from the academy authorized or allowed. Doing so will result in the loss of parking privileges at Westfield.  Academy approval will begin on September 3, 2024.

 

Questions

Below are many student and parent/guardian questions and answers. For anything not addressed, please utilize the WHS Student Parking Questions form for the most prompt response—please allow 72 hours for a response.

Frequently Asked Question And Answers (List updated as new questions are received)

Fees

Detailed information on student parking fees can be found on page 4 of FCPS Notice 5922

  • How does the quarter dollar amount work?
    • The dollar amount listed are prorated based on when you purchase a parking hang-tag.
  • Can I pay each quarter?
    • No.  Payment must be made in full at the time of purchase.
  • If my student pays for parking during the third quarter, how much will it be?
    • $100 for the remainder of the school year.
  • What are the parking fees for students with free or reduced parking?
    • parking fee table
  • What is needed to verify students with free or reduced-price meals (FRM)?
    • Students must provide a copy of the notification letter sent via email by Food and Nutrition Services (FNS). 
      • FRM eligibility carryover from the previous year is valid for the first thirty (30) days of school. Households will be required to submit a new application by October 1.
      • FRM applications are available online via https://www.fcps.edu/frm.
      • When a student is approved for FRM, a letter is emailed/mailed to the household confirming eligibility. Approval letters may be used to qualify for other benefits. Those requesting copies of approval letters should email FNS at: @email
    • The letter must be for the current school year and can be forwarded to Ms. Coots at @email.
  • Can I pay in a payment plan?
    • No.  Payment must be made in full at the time of purchase.
  • Can I pay quarterly?
    • No.  Payment must be made in full at the time of purchase.
  • If my student does not utilize their parking spot can they receive a refund?
    • No.  Once the appropriate fee is paid, it is nonrefundable and nontransferable pursuant to FCPS Policy -  of FCPS Notice 5922

Academy Parking

  • My student is going to be enrolled in an FCPS academy. What is the process for parking at the academy?
    • Bus services are provided for Academy students needing to travel from one campus to another and are the expected mode of travel.  
    • All students are expected to utilize the shuttle bus unless a request has been submitted AND approved.
    • Academy students who wish to drive to their Academy locations, are required to contact Mr. Mahan at [email protected]. If permission is granted, the student will then contact the Academy to receive instructions and approval. Approval from both the Academy and Westfield is required.
      • The approval process will start on September 3, 2024.
    • Chantilly Academy
    • Fairfax Academy

Vehicle Registration

  • Can they drive another vehicle that is not previously registered to school?  Examples include a vehicle in the shop or a new car.
    • Yes. 
      • Use the Student Parking Question Form above to submit the information form to submit both temporary (single day/week long) and permanent (long-term) changes or updates in-vehicle information.
      • You can also email Ms. Coots directly at [email protected] and provide the same information that was required at the time of application. Up to two vehicles can be on file.

MySchoolBucks

  • I can not see the Westfield Parking Permit store.
    • Try using a desktop or laptop.  Users who are using a cellphone have reported that it was hard to browse.
    • Ensure you have registered your student to Westfield High School in MySchoolBucks to see all the Westfield items.
    • I need more MySchoolBucks help Call 1-855-832-5226 Mon-Fri: 7am - 7pm (Eastern Time)

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