CFHS Policies-Procedures

Student Vehicle Parking Registration

Carolina Forest High School Student Parking Regulations and Procedures

The 2025-2026 student parking registration/decal application is available.

Students must have a valid SC Driver's License to apply. (BEGINNERS PERMITS ARE NOT ALLOWED.)
After the required documents are uploaded/reviewed/approved, the parking decal fee will be added to your My Payments Plus account as a fee.

Once paid, the decal will be issued during your 2nd block class within 2-3 business days.

When making application via the Google Form below, you will be asked for the following mandatory documents:

Your student's valid SC Driver's License (No beginner's permits are allowed.)
Proof of current valid registration for the vehicle.
Proof of current valid insurance for the vehicle.

To apply, fill out this Google Form: https://forms.gle/N2uaSsGP6oGk3Vz78

STUDENT PARKING REGULATIONS AND PROCEDURE CONTINUED:

1)After completing the google form above, students who have a valid driver's license and are eligible to drive on campus, would have their parent/ guardian visit www.mypaymentsplus.com to set up a free account in order to purchase a parking decal for their student once the documents are reviewed/approved.

2)Students should enter the student parking lot from the stadium entrance only from 7:30 AM until 8:30 AM. Students who arrive after 8:30 AM will be required to enter the campus from the front gate and then enter the student parking lot from the G gate.

3)Students should park in designated student parking spaces only.
A. The student parking lot is located behind D, E, F, and G houses.
B. In the student parking lot there are designated parking spaces.

1.   Parking spaces marked with a Tare for Teachers/ Staff only.
2.   Parking spaces marked with a 12 are for Seniors only. Seniors will be given the appropriate CFHS sticker to park in these spaces.
3.   Handicapped marked spaces are for vehicles with handicapped parking tags only.

C.    Students should not park in either Carolina loop, Forest loop, in front of the main office, in A House parking lot, or in the G house parking lot (unless authorized).
D.     Student Council Members have designated parking spots in the G house parking lot.
E.    Seniors with early dismissal will receive their early dismissal decal at the same time they receive their regular parking decal. Early dismissal students are to park in the regular student parking lot.

4)      CCU and HGTC students who arrive on campus after first period or who leave campus before the end of the day, should park in G house parking lot. These students will receive the appropriate decals at the same time they receive the regular parking decal.
5)      Upon arriving on campus students should exit their vehicles immediately.
6)      Students will not be allowed to return to their cars after they exit the parking lot unless they have a pass from an administrator.
7)      The campus wide speed limit is 9 MPH.
8)      At the end of the school day students are to exit the parking lots by 3:45, unless they have practice or are with a teacher/coach. Students are not to move their cars from one space to another after school.
9)      Students may not allow other students to use their parking stickers.

Carolina Forest High School - Student Driving/Parking Permit Application

Student must understand and agree to the following rules to drive and park their vehicle on Carolina Forest High School campus at 700 Gardner Lacy Road, Myrtle Beach, SC 29579.

Student/Parent should carefully read each policy.

1. Parking on the campus of Carolina Forest High School is a privilege, not a right. Students are expected to comply with all school rules, safety, driving/parking regulations.

2. At the end of each quarter, students who fail 2 or more classes will have their CFHS parking pass revoked until the next grade report. At the interim report of each Quarter, students in jeopardy of losing their parking pass will receive a warning notification. Students who fail 2 or more classes at the end of Fall Semester will have their driving/parking permit revoked for the school year.

3. Students that arrive at school late unexcused will lose their parking/driving privileges after the 5th offense, 10th & 15th late unexcused. This is a yearlong policy and does not re-set after the semester.

Mr. Soles will monitor this each morning after the 8:20 bell

*5th offense -1S school days privilege suspended.

8th offense* - 30 school days privilege suspended.

10th offense - Loss* of driving/parking privileges for remainder of 25-26 School Year.

4. Students with outstanding fines must pay these before a parking sticker is issued.

5. Students are to exit their vehicle upon arriving at school; NO SITTING IN A VEHICLE will be tolerated. (Parking Pass Revoked)

6. Permits must be affixed to the front windshield, inside the lower corner of the driver's side.

7. Students may park in student parking areas only. Students are NOT allowed to park in spaces designated for faculty, staff, or visitors, including, but not limited to the front parking lot by flagpoles, Carolina or Forest loop parking or behind the school near bus lot.

8. Failure to park in assigned areas will result in fines and/or towing.

9. Students must park in the appropriate parking lot.

10. Students are encouraged to secure their vehicles. Neither Carolina Forest High School nor Horry School District are responsible for theft or damage to vehicles parked on campus.

11. Reasonable and proper driving is always expected. DO NOT EXCEED 9 MILES PER HOUR. No driving or parking on the grass, mud, dirt, or other areas not intended for vehicular travel.

12. All incidents should be reported to Mr. Gombos. In the case where Mr. Gombos is unavailable, incidents should be reported to any assistant principal.

13. Issued permits constitute an agreement between the school and student/parent that vehicles will be parked in designated areas & are subject to search by school officials or the law enforcement officers for reasonable or probable cause.

Violations will result in consequences, including loss of driving/parking privileges.

P.O. Box 157
Suwanee, GA 30024-0157

Dear Parents/Students:
Envision Payment Solutions is pleased to have been selected by Horry County Schools as its check
service provider.

Please be aware that if your check is returned, it may be re-presented electronically. Also, in presenting a
check for payment, you authorize service charges and processing fees to be debited from the same
account should the check be dishonored. These fees, as permitted by state law, may be debited as a paper
draft or an electronic funds transfer, at our option. Each dishonored item is subject to the applicable state
returned check fees.

Specifically, per South Carolina Code Annotated § 34-11-70, the service fee for returned checks is $30.
(Note that the fee structure will change according to any amendments made to SC law during a
school year.)

If you wish to inquire about a returned check written to Horry County Schools, please contact Envision
Payment Solutions directly at the information listed below.

Thank you. We wish you and your children all the best for this year and beyond.

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Delivery Policy

Delivery Information

Attention Carolina Forest High School Parents and Students:

For security purposes, we do not accept ANY deliveries for students. This includes, but is not limited to: floral deliveries, food items, athetic items, etc. We are not responsible for your student's personal property. Please have your student be mindful of having everything they need for the school day and after school activities prior to leaving home for school. If there are any items that are an absolute necessity, you may come to the school and wait in the lobby area until just before class ends and the student may be called to the front office to retrieve the items from you directly. We will not allow items to be left in the front office for any reason. Please also be mindful that NO OUTSIDE RESTAURANT food is allowed to be dropped off for your student.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

Clear Backpack Policy

HCS Clear Backpack Policy - Details and Examples

As part of the ongoing efforts to prioritize the safety and security of our schools, Horry County Schools (HCS) is continuing to implement additional protocols and procedures for the school year. We know it takes a team effort of our staff, students, and parents working together to provide the safest environment possible. One of the new safety protocols is the requirement that all students who choose to carry a backpack must use a clear backpack during the school year.

Prohibited Items

CFHS Prohibited Items (Flight of Knowledge)

To promote a safe and orderly school environment, any item that causes an interruption to the academic atmosphere or proves to be a safety hazard will not be allowed on campus. Below is a list of those prohibited items.
The list below is not all-inclusive but is intended as a guide.

~~No Metal Tumblers/Cups
Example: Stanley, Yeti, etc.
Plastic/Clear water bottles are acceptable

~~No Large 3 Ring Binders
Example: 3" Binders
Smaller 3 Ring Binders are acceptable

~~No Blankets or Pillows
~~No Slippers or Pajamas

~~No Tobacco Products
Example: Vapes, Vaping Liquids of any kind, Matches, Lighters
Please refer to the Student Handbook for a more detailed list and consequences.

~~No Illegal Drug or any Drug Paraphernalia
Please refer to the Student Handbook for a more detailed list and consequences.

~~No Medication of any kind
For Over-the-Counter/Prescription Medication, the proper paperwork needs to be completed with the Nurse.

CFHS Prohibited Items

CFHS Prohibited Items (Flight of Knowledge)

To promote a safe and orderly school environment, any item that causes an interruption to the academic atmosphere or proves to be a safety hazard will not be allowed on campus. Below is a list of those prohibited items.
The list below is not all-inclusive but is intended as a guide.

~~No Metal Tumblers/Cups
Example: Stanley, Yeti, etc.
Plastic/Clear water bottles are acceptable

~~No Large 3 Ring Binders
Example: 3" Binders
Smaller 3 Ring Binders are acceptable

~~No Blankets or Pillows
~~No Slippers or Pajamas

~~No Tobacco Products
Example: Vapes, Vaping Liquids of any kind, Matches, Lighters
Please refer to the Student Handbook for a more detailed list and consequences.

~~No Illegal Drug or any Drug Paraphernalia
Please refer to the Student Handbook for a more detailed list and consequences.

~~No Medication of any kind
For Over-the-Counter/Prescription Medication, the proper paperwork needs to be completed with the Nurse.

CFHS Student Handbook

CFHS Policies-Procedures

CFHS Prohibited Items (Flight of Knowledge)

To promote a safe and orderly school environment, any item that causes an interruption to the academic atmosphere or proves to be a safety hazard will not be allowed on campus. Below is a list of those prohibited items. **The list below is not all-inclusive but is intended as a guide.**

Daily: 2025-2026 Bell Schedule Advisory: 2025-2026 Advisory Bell Schedule

To promote a safe and orderly school environment, any item that causes an interruption to the academic atmosphere or proves to be a safety hazard will not be allowed on campus. Below is a list of those prohibited items.
The list below is not all-inclusive but is intended as a guide.

Daily: 2025-2026 Bell Schedule
Advisory: 2025-2026 Advisory Bell Schedule