Programs & Services for Students
Transportation DPS Transportation Services and our caring and highly trained team are an extension of the school day. Much like educators on wheels, these team members help support learning outside of the classroom. Safety is the top priority for DPS, and Transportation Services continuously strives to efficiently maximize resources and securely transport all of our students to and from school and school activities. Eligibility Requirements Transportation services are available based on eligibility criteria provided by the Board of Education. • Elementary: Students in grades K-5 must be enrolled and live more than 1 mile away from their boundary school. • Middle School: Students in grades 6-8 must be enrolled and live more than 2.5 miles away from their boundary school. • High School: Students in grades 9-12 who live more than 3.5 miles away from their boundary school are eligible to participate in our RTD transportation program. For more information about the DPS RTD program, please visit transportation.dpsk12.org/eligibility. Please remember transportation is not guaranteed. This is especially important as parents go through the SchoolChoice enrollment process each year. Exception Process If your child does not meet the eligibility criteria as approved by the Board of Education, but would like to ride the bus, you are encouraged to fill out a Transportation Exception Form. An exception may be granted if there is space available. The form can be found at transportation.dpsk12.org/eligibility/exception. For more information, please contact Steve Clark at 720-423-4699 or steven_clark@dpsk12.org. Bus Route Information Details on specific bus stop locations and route information are available to parents of all transportation-eligible students each summer through the New School Year letter that is sent home in July, as well as on the Parent/Student Portal. Please make sure your home address is up-to-date at your child’s school to ensure that you receive information on your child’s bus route. Questions about Your Child’s Transportation Please contact the resources below in the order listed to get answers to questions about transportation:
1) Your child’s school is your first point of contact and can verify eligibility for your child in Infinite Campus E-link.
2) The Parent/Student Portal also has your child’s bus route and transportation information.
3) Refer to the New School Year letter that is sent to all transportation-eligible students in July.
4) For additional information regarding special needs or eligibility that your child’s school cannot provide, please contact Steve Clark at 720-423-4699 or steven_clark@dpsk12.org. Transportation Special Programs & Services
English Language Acquisition
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When English-language learners’ boundary schools do not provide English Language Acquisition (ELA) services, students are eligible to attend ELA Zone Schools to receive services. DPS Transportation provides transportation for eligible students to their zone school. For ELA Zone School locations and transportation guidelines for English-language learners, please visit transportation.dpsk12.org/ela.