The issue of student parking has been plaguing Plant High School ever since it expanded to over 100% of its capacity. Students park their cars on nearby streets and parking lots, risking fines for parking in unauthorized areas and even having to walk over 15 minutes to campus. While some say change is necessary, the district believes the current conditions are satisfactory.
“Whenever I get to school any time after 8:20, I already know I’m going to be at least 15 minutes late,” says Ivy Ni (10). “I have to figure out where to park and find some place that is legal.”
Plant High School currently only allows seniors and select juniors who have won a parking lottery to park in the school, creating inconvenience for other students who drive to school. Considering that the school is located in a wealthy zoning district, it is clear why so many students have cars, an issue the school would be seen as more of a rarity than a commonality…