Driving Information

• Students must attend the Nassau County District Attorney’s Choices and Consequences Driving Meeting.
• The 2025–2026 Senior Driving Guidelines Form must be read, signed, and dated by both the student and parent/guardian.
• Students must be at least 17 years old and possess a valid New York State Class D Driver’s License.
  • A DJ (junior) license is not accepted under NYS law.

To obtain a parking tag, students must bring the following to Dr. Finlay’s office:

• Original or copy of the Class D driver’s license
• Vehicle registration(s) for the car(s) being driven to school
• Completed and signed Senior Driving Guidelines Form

• Security Guards are stationed throughout campus. All instructions must be followed for safety and order.
• School Administrators reserve the right to search any student vehicle on campus if there is reasonable suspicion of unsafe or prohibited materials.
• Parents/Guardians are encouraged to use discretion when allowing students to drive in inclement weather, especially snow.

Students are expected to follow all parking guidelines and assigned Day 1/Day 2 rotation. Violations may result in suspension or revocation of driving privileges.

• Parking tags may not be exchanged under any circumstances
• Vehicles must be locked, with windows closed
• Lost driving days due to school closures cannot be made up
• If a student loses their license or is placed on driving probation, Dr. Finlay must be notified immediately

• Seniors may only park in the designated senior parking lot
• Enter and exit campus via the Route 106 entrance
• Speed limit: 15 mph at all times
• No parking in staff lots before 4:15 p.m.
• No parking in non-designated areas (violations may result in loss of privileges)

• Jericho High School is a closed campus
  • Students may not leave without a pass from the attendance office or assistant principal
  • Seniors without an 11th-period class may leave after 10th period
• Underclass students are not permitted in senior vehicles on campus, except during arrival and dismissal
• Students may only drive vehicles registered under their own permit
• Car radios must be kept at a low volume
• Students may only pick up or drop off passengers in the senior lot

• Any accident on school grounds involving a vehicle, person, or property must be reported immediately to Nassau Police, Security &  Dr. Finlay’s office
• Students with unexcused absences may risk losing driving privileges

The Nassau County Police Department may issue tickets at any time for:

• Traffic violations
• Illegal parking