Transportation
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Your child may be eligible for transportation to and from school if you live beyond the following distances:
| Grade |
Distance |
| Junior/Senior Kindergarten |
1.0 km |
| Grades 1-4 |
1.6 kms |
| Grades 5-6 |
2.0 kms |
| Grades 7-8 |
3.2 kms |
| Grades 9-12 |
4.8 kms |
Transportation may also be provided for students who have a medical condition or disability. If your child is placed in a Special Education class or Extended French program not located in your home school, he or she may also be eligible for transportation. Transportation is not provided for students attending any school or special program at their request, even when distance is a factor.
To find out if your child is eligible for transportation, contact your school or the Transportation Department at 1-800-668-1140.
Cancellations: In times of severe weather, the DPCDSB updates radio and television stations with the status of school closures and bus cancellations. Also check the board's main webpage at www.dpcdsb.org for a news bulletin.