Getting to School

  • Transportation is not provided for students enrolled in Benjamin Carson High School, however, students may qualify for bus cards.

    Bus Cards

    Detroit Department of Transportation (D-DOT) bus cards will be issued to students who meet the following eligibility requirements:

    Free D-DOT Bus Pass

    1. Student must meet low-income threshold on the Supplemental Students Services Survey.
    2. Student must attend his/her neighborhood high school or an assigned district-wide school
    3. Student must reside within the boundary of the assigned school and live more than 1.5 miles from that school.

    Reduced D-DOT Student Fare Card

    1. Student must meet low-income threshold on the Supplemental Student Services Form.
    2. Student must attend his/her assigned neighborhood high school.=

    REPLACEMENT BUS CARDS ARE NOT PROVIDED TO STUDENTS WHO LOSE THEIR BUS CARDS.

    Student Drivers & Vehicles

    Student drivers are required to register and park their vehicles in the main entrance parking lot.  Forms are available in the main office. Vehicles not registered will be towed at the owner’s expense.  Further, student drivers are asked to adhere to all rules while driving on the school’s property (speed limit, loud music, etc.).  Students who fail to comply with the established rules will have their parking privileges revoked.