Student Driving and Parking

The Special Minor’s Restricted License (SMRL) is issued by the Department of Transportation for the purpose of driving from home to school. It does not allow a student to park at Ames High. A school parking permit allows a student to park on campus and is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Parking is limited. The administration reserves the right to revoke parking privileges for any student who fails to comply with building and district driving and parking rules and procedures.

Special Minor’s Restricted License

Ames High School requires verification of a special need for a Special Minor’s Restricted License. Students who believe they may qualify for Special Minor’s Restricted License need to see the principal’s secretary to obtain information and guidelines for this privilege. Typically, the requirements have been the following: 

• Passed driver education course
• Participate in an activity that meets more than three times per week 

Students who believe they qualify will need to pick up the AHS Drive to School Waiver form from Mrs. Steenhagen in the main office. Once the form has been completed and signed by the coach or sponsor verifying the student’s membership in the current activity, the student will return the form to Mrs. Steenhagen to obtain the DOT form.

Work Permits

Work Permits are available in the main office to students wanting to secure employment with local employers. 

On-Campus Parking

All student vehicles that are parked in the AHS parking lot during the school day must be registered with the school. Students failing to park in student-designated locations (i.e. on 20th and/or in staff parking), will be subject to fines and/or towing. Students are required to obtain a hang tag that must be displayed on the rearview mirror.