At the start of the 2025-2026 school year, the West parking lot, usually for juniors and staff, is under construction. The East lot, formerly occupied mostly by seniors, is now mostly for staff. Two temporary lots have been added: the Carlisle lot next to the Carlisle building and a temporary parking lot between the gym and the Moody baseball field. Seniors with parking passes can now use one row in the East lot, part of the physical education (PE) lot, or the San Andreas lot. Juniors are limited to the Carlisle lot. While parking is now farther and less convenient for upperclassmen who drive to school, knowing which lot works best for each student can help reduce chaos. Here is a guide for which lot to park in depending on these specific circumstances.
East Lot: 4/5
The East Lot has one row consisting of 34 spots reserved for permitted seniors. This is a highly coveted location due to its short distance from the main building. Mostly obtained by students with zero periods, such as Leadership and Link Crew, the East lot is ideal for anyone who can arrive at school early. Traffic when exiting this lot at the end of the day is minimal, but congestion caused by parents picking up their children can increase wait times, earning this lot four stars.
Carlisle Lot: 3/5
This massive temporary lot consists of 117 parking spaces for juniors and late arrivals, but it’s farthest from campus, about a five-minute walk. It mainly serves students from Kentfield, Ross and nearby areas. Exiting can be chaotic with only one gate and no zipper system, sometimes taking up to 20 minutes. Despite this, its reliability in having open spots makes it a solid choice, earning three stars.
PE Lot: 3/5
The 17 spots fill quickly due to its central location and minimal traffic. Exiting is flexible: turn right through the East lot or left through the neighborhood. Its small size allows for quick exits, although spots are limited, earning this lot three stars.
San Andreas Lot: 2/5
With 22 spots, this lot is six minutes from the portables and ten minutes from the main building. It rarely fills, making it ideal for students with early free periods. Traffic is minimal, though exiting right through the East Lot can slow you down. Its distance from campus earns it two stars.
Gym Lot: 4/5
Located between the gym and the portables, this lot has 66 spots and rarely fills, making it easy to find a space to park. It’s a one-minute walk from the portables and three minutes from the main building. Traffic is light, depending on the way you exit. The even distance between the portables and main building as well as the likelihood of finding a spot, earns this lot four stars.
After looking deeper into the different lots with focuses based on availability, traffic and walking distance from buildings around the school, upperclassmen can now have a better understanding of what lots to take advantage of based on your schedule and preferences.
